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ing on such developments and, in the near future, cold
spray may become a reliable and practical technology
that will enable 3D printing of engineering components
at low temperatures.
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For more information:
Julio Villafuerte is corporate technol-
ogy strategist, CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd., 595 Morton Dr.,
Windsor, ON, Canada, 519/734-8868 ext. 4474, julio.villa-
fuerte@cntrline.com,
www.supersonicspray.com.
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Freeform feature added to a prototype machine component by cold spraying. (a) Prior to spraying, (b) as sprayed, (c) finished.
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