Thermal Spray Center Finland
A review of thermal spraying in Finland and elsewhere Research and industrial thermal spraying activities 3.2.2015 2
What is thermal spraying? 3.2.2015 3
Global thermal spray market 3.2.2015 4
TS markets: (a) breakdown by industry, (b) breakdown by supply/service type Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Volume 22(5) June 2013 561 3.2.2015 5
Thermal spray market in Europe 3.2.2015 6
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Thermal spray materials 3.2.2015 8
Thermal spraying in German speaking countries - equipment 3.2.2015 9
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Thermal spraying increasing markets 3.2.2015 11
Thermal spray applications 3.2.2015 12
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Novel cold spray process 3.2.2015 15
Cold spray application 3.2.2015 16
Additive manufacturing by cold spray technology 3.2.2015 17
Cold sprayed Ti properties 3.2.2015 18
Thermal spraying novel processes with new application potential 3.2.2015 19
Thematic representation the six-pillar plan for the success of the thermal spray technology Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Volume 22(5) June 2013 561 3.2.2015 20
Number of technical papers submitted to the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology in 2010 Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Volume 22(5) June 2013 561 3.2.2015 21
Industrial thermal spraying in Finland
Overview of thermal spraying in Finland Thermal spraying more largely used in Finland as compared with other nordic countries Some large players paper industry Very long experience in onsite thermal spraying Several jobshops serving other companies Also some activities in gas turbine applications Some special product suppliers spray materials, sealants, diagnostic equipment Active research
Most important Finnish industrial companies using thermal spray processes Valmet Technologies (ex-metso Paper Oy): pulp and paper, on-site Vaahto Group: pulp and paper, misc. Voith Paper Oy (ex-pikoteknik): pulp and paper, on-site, misc. DiamondBlade Oy: coater blades for paper industry Patria Aviation Oy: aero engines Finnair Oyj: aero engines Telatek Oy: energy, mech. eng., on-site, misc. Virtasen Koneistamo Oy : job shop, misc. Kuopion Konepaja Oy : job shop, misc. Fincoat Oy: job shop, misc. TKM TTT Finland Oy: job shop, mech. pulp/wood ind. Oseir Oy: thermal spray monitors Millidyne Oy: thermal spray powders, sealers Other users: f.ex. PK-Tekniikka, Ruukki Metals, Peikko, etc.
Some specific examples of industrial thermal spraying Coating of paper industry rolls and cylinders Gas turbines Thermal spray jobshops Spray materials and monitoring equipment
Finnish TS companies Valmet Technologies World-leading manufacturer of paper machines Effective use of TS technology mainly in production of hard coatings for paper machine rolls and cylinders Example: center press roll with a ceramic coating in replacement of granite roll Several other roll covers (hard and soft) in various positions of paper machines Proprietary coatings and technologies Development activities in Finland Several persons graduated from Tampere Univ. Tech. have been hired by Valmet Technologies/Metso Paper Active R&D collaboration
Finnish TS companies Valmet Technologies
Large paper machine center press roll with a thermally sprayed ceramic coating (Metso Paper Inc.)
Finnish TS companies Patria Aviation Long-term experience in engine overhaul and repair Located in Linnavuori near Nokia Sulzer Metco Multicoat system Robotic spraying (HVOF, plasma, flame, arc) Examples: aero engine parts R&D collaboration
Finnish TS companies Kuopion Konepaja Long-term experience in thermal spraying and maintenance An SME located in Kuopio Examples: FS and fusing (pics) Robotic HVOF spraying Several other coating applications R&D collaboration
On-site coating by PR Rolls Oy On-site spraying; examples: HVOF spraying in Indonesia and in Africa
Finnish TS companies Millidyne An SME located in Tampere Spin-off company from Tampere University of Technology Business idea: to solve customer s surface problems using tailored surface chemistry Spray powder production ceramic powders; nanotuned powders Advanced sealants for thermal spray coatings R&D collaboration
Finnish TS companies Oseir Long-term experience in development and manufacturing of thermal spray on-line monitors SprayWatch and HiWatch product line An SME located in Tampere Spin-off company from Tampere University of Technology Active R&D collaboration
What is Thermal Spray Center Finland? 3.2.2015 34
Thermal Spray Center Finland Strategic collaboration platform between Tampere University of Technology, Department of Materials Science, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. Aim is to be at the leading edge of this research field thus creating a perfect platform for international highimpact research and remarkable national industrial influence. Modern and well-equipped thermal spray research laboratory with supporting materials research laboratories of TUT and VTT.
Thermal Spray Center Finland (TSCF) www.tut.fi/thermalspray