摘要:
A method for providing a substantially-smooth protective coating on a metal-based substrate is disclosed. It comprises the steps of: (a) applying a thermal barrier coating over the substrate by plasma-spraying; (b) plasma-heating the applied coating according to a time- and temperature schedule sufficient to re-melt the surface region of the coating, allowing it to flow and smoothen; and then (c) cooling the surface region to a temperature below its melting point. The thermal barrier coating is often zirconia-based, e.g., yttria-stabilized zirconia. After being cooled, the surface is much smoother than when originally applied, thereby allowing the coating to be used in a higher-temperature environment.
摘要:
A method for applying at least one bond coating on a surface of a metal-based substrate is described. A foil of the bond coating material is first attached to the substrate surface and then fused thereto, e.g., by brazing. The foil is often initially prepared by thermally spraying the bond coating material onto a removable support sheet, and then detaching the support sheet. Optionally, the foil may also include a thermal barrier coating applied over the bond coating. The substrate can be a turbine engine component.
摘要:
A method for applying a wear coating on a surface of a substrate is described. A foil of the wear coating is first attached to the substrate surface, and then fused to the surface, e.g., by brazing. The wear coating may be formed from a carbide-type material. The substrate is very often a superalloy material, e.g., a component of a turbine engine. A method for repairing a worn or damaged wear coating applied over a substrate is also described, along with related articles of manufacture.
摘要:
A composite that protects thermal barrier coatings from the deleterious effects of environmental contaminants at operational temperatures is discovered. The thermal barrier coated parts have least two outer protective coatings that decrease infiltration of molten contaminant eutectic mixtures into openings in the thermal barrier coating.
摘要:
A method for providing a substantially-smooth protective coating on a metal-based substrate is disclosed. A thermal barrier coating is first applied over the substrate by plasma-spraying. The coating is then plasma-heated according to a time- and temperature schedule sufficient to re-melt its surface region, allowing the coating material to flow and smoothen. The surface region is then allowed to cool to a temperature below its melting point. After being cooled, the surface is much smoother than when originally applied, which allows the coating to be used in a higher-temperature environment. The coating is often zirconia-based, e.g., yttria-stabilized zirconia.
摘要:
A method for applying at least one bond coating on a surface of a metal-based substrate is described. A foil of the bond coating material is first attached to the substrate surface and then fused thereto, e.g., by brazing. The foil is often initially prepared by thermally spraying the bond coating material onto a removable support sheet, and then detaching the support sheet. Optionally, the foil may also include a thermal barrier coating applied over the bond coating. The substrate can be a turbine engine component.
摘要:
A method for applying a wear coating on a surface of a substrate is described. A foil of the wear coating is first attached to the substrate surface, and then fused to the surface, e.g., by brazing. The wear coating may be formed from a carbide-type material. The substrate is very often a superalloy material, e.g., a component of a turbine engine. A method for repairing a worn or damaged wear coating applied over a substrate is also described, along with related articles of manufacture.
摘要:
A curable masking material for protecting a passage hole in a metal-based substrate is formed of an extrudable resin composition. The resin composition is thermally stable at elevated temperatures, and does not serve as an adhesion site for any coatings which are applied over the masking material. In addition, the resin composition has non-Newtonian flow characteristics and is adapted to form a protrusion extending from the passage hole upon extrusion to fill the passage hole.
摘要:
A method for temporarily protecting at least one passage hole in a metal-based substrate from being obstructed by at least one coating applied over the substrate is disclosed. The method includes the following steps:(a) filling and covering the hole with a curable masking material which forms a protrusion over the hole;(b) curing the masking material;(c) applying at least one coating over the substrate and the masking material, wherein the coating does not substantially adhere to the protrusion; and then(d) removing the masking material to uncover the passage hole.Usually, there are an array of holes, and they serve as conduits for cooling gasses for an engine component. The curable masking material exhibits substantially non-Newtonian flow characteristics which make it especially suitable for forming protrusions of the proper size and shape on the coating-side of an engine part.Another embodiment of this invention relates to a the curable masking material itself, and to articles which include such a material.
摘要:
A composite that protects thermal barrier coatings on parts from the deleterious effects of environmental contaminants at operating temperatures with a sacrificial oxide coating is divulged. The thermal barrier coating composite decreases infiltration of molten contaminant compositions into openings in the thermal barrier coating to increase the life of the composite.