Did you know that plasma coating is actually used across multiple industries including microelectronics, automotive, and even the medical device industry? It’s used to apply different metal coatings, ceramic, or cermet onto particular surfaces or equipment across several industries.
They’re designed to provide protection against corrosion and wear for different materials. The actual spraying technique is that of basically particles or droplets that are deposited onto a substrate. The bond that it creates is mainly mechanical between the substrate and the thermal coating.
The coating process is when you deposit finely divided nonmetallic or metallic materials in a molten or semi-molten state to form an actual layer of coating.
The actual material could be powder, wire, ceramic rods or even molten material. The use of plasma coating technology increases the longevity of equipment. It also increases the equipment’s usability.
What Is Plasma Coating and How Does It Work?
Plasma coating is a thermal spraying process that was developed in the 1970s. A high-energy heat source is used to melt and accelerate fine particles onto a surface. It’s a coating process where powders of the coating materials are usually put into a plasma jet around 10,000 K.
The coating material usually melts and are then sprayed over the substrate. The process makes it possible to spray refractory materials like oxides and molybdenum.
The coating then makes contact with the substrate. It creates a circular type structure with a batter-like consistency that starts to rapidly solidify. As the substrate hits the surface, it’s distributed across the target area. This ensures that the desired thickness is met and is level.
Generally, each spray has a thickness in a micrometer range. It also has a length that often varies from several to above 100 micrometers.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Plasma Coating and Who Provides It?
Plasma spray coatings are very flexible. The process involves spraying molten materials onto a particular surface to assist in achieving a desired level of coating.
The process has a significant resistance to abrasions, overheating, and corrosion. It is also well-known for providing resistance against oxidation as well as electricity.
You want to work with a team that understands the manufacturing process. Understand that substrate corrosion may happen at some point. Work with a team that demonstrates how to be proactive. The goal is to prevent unnecessary rapid corrosion and wear and tear on equipment.
Alchemetrics Semiconductor provides high-quality coating while preventing corrosion and expensive replacement costs. They also differ from other companies in that they are a one-stop shop for customers.
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You can rest assured that all of your plasma spraying needs will be taken care of, in one place as well as having all of your questions answered by experts in the industry. Alchemetrics Semiconductor takes pride in providing high-quality spray coating as well as qualified components.
There is always one goal; to save you time, and money while adding longevity to your semiconductor so that you can continue to do what you do best.
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