Status
Completed
Material Class
Metals
specific materials
18-01-RM-11

Non-Destructive In-Process Assessment of Thermal Spray Repairs

NODE
Technical Thrust
Remanufacturing & EOL Reuse
Robust Non-destructive Inspection/Evaluation Technologies
project Members
University of pittsburg logo
Caterpillar inc logo
Rochester institute of technology logo
About

Thermal spray process inspection is currently lot-based which can result in the rejection of entire lots of parts due to process variation. This project will focus on development of non-destructive in-process evaluation of thermal spray to minimize reject rates of good parts.

PUBLICATIONS

March 1, 2022
Infrared Methods for In-Process Inspection of Thermal Spray Coatings
Abstract

Wang, Z., Shankar, R., Martin, L.P., DePalma, K., and Walluk, M., "Infrared Methods for In-Process Inspection of Thermal Spray Coatings", Aeromat Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, March 15-17, 2022.

Pub. Info: Abstract submitted for presentation to Aeromat 2022, March 15-17, 2022, Pasadena, CA

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