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plasma gun is enabled with the use of 2000 amperage pow-

er supplies in contrast to the type of gun typically used in a

vacuum plasma spray process.

Conclusions

Vacuum plasma and low pressure plasma spray tech-

nologies each provide unique solutions for achieving supe-

rior properties in metallic coatings that require low oxide

content and high density. Applications include various tur-

bine engine components, as well as biomedical and elec-

tronics components.

For more information:

Robert Gansert is president of Ad-

vanced Materials & Technology Services Inc., 67 W. Easy St.,

Simi Valley, CA 93065, 805.581.6045,

Fig. 5a

— NiCrAlY, 200x.

Fig. 5b

— NiCrAlY, 500x.

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