Oxidation mechanism of metal coatings on plastic substrate by gas tunnel type plasma spraying

Plastic components are widely used in many industries like aerospace and auto mobile industries due to its low weight and high corrosion resistance. In this study the metal coatings were formed on plastic substrate by using the gas tunnel type plasma spraying. Metal coatings such as Cu, Ni and Ti we...

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Main Authors: Kobayashi, Akira, Koji, Fujimoto, Tsunehiro, Takeuchi, Yusof, Zahisham, Kimiya, Komurasaki, Hiroyuki, Koizumi, Yuguswaran, S.
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2015
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Summary:Plastic components are widely used in many industries like aerospace and auto mobile industries due to its low weight and high corrosion resistance. In this study the metal coatings were formed on plastic substrate by using the gas tunnel type plasma spraying. Metal coatings such as Cu, Ni and Ti were successfully deposited on the PET surface by this gas tunnel type plasma spraying technique at selective operating conditions. The microstructure and mechanical properties of these coatings were investigated, and those results were discussed. The oxidation of metals during the spraying processes with respect to spraying conditions was examined and the results are discussed.