Application Spotlight: Repair and Dimensional Restoration
It’s a universal truth that parts and equipment in all industries are prone to erosion as well as wear and tear. What can business owners do? Well, there are two main choices here: replace worn out parts with totally new parts or restore the parts to their original dimensional characteristics. For any component to be able to perform at optimal efficiency,their dimensional characteristics have to remain the same as when they were new.
Dimensional restoration is a technique which repairs and restores the dimensions of components to their original parameters by adding different materials. Repair and dimensional restoration is the most sought after process to repair stainless steel, aluminum, and magnesium components.
Repair and Dimensional Restoration Helps to Minimize Unnecessary Cost
Replacing worn out parts with new parts takes not only money but time too; both are ill-affordable and canaffect the operational efficiency and profitability of any business. Repairing affected parts is truly the affordable way to solve problems; it costs half of an all-out replacement procedure. In addition, re-coating procedures can be completed in a matter of hours which reduces overall downtime. Waiting for replacement parts to arrive could take weeks or even months!
Hence, it makes more economical sense to repair and dimensionally restore affected parts instead of replacing them with brand new ones.
Common Ways to Repair and Restore Parts to Correct Dimensions
Worn outparts can be restored to your required dimensions, with a material that’s similar to the original material of the substrate. The required hardness can be achieved if you choose the right substrates. In addition, you canenhance the part’s resistance to wear and corrosion.
The various processes of repair and dimensional restoration include:
- Mask –substrates that do not warrant specialized coatings. Parts are just masked for protection
- Lathe or grinder – the repairable parts are just machined down and repaired
- Coats – the chosen parts are coated to the required thickness
- Grit blasting – the relevant parts are grit blasted with an abrasive material to achieve the required bondage.
Prevention is Better than Cure
It will be to your advantage if – at the time of repairing the component – you can simultaneously increase its performance. For example, when damage caused by corrosion is being repaired, it will be advisable to repair anddimensionally restore the concerned part with a material that is resilient to erosion. This will not only increase the service lifespan of the substrate but also reduce the necessity for future repairs.
At A&A Coatings, we believe in being prepared for all emergencies, and prevention is better than cure. Hence, our services aim to slow down the process of wear and tear. The thermal spray coating services provided by us are stellar in damage control for worn out and corroded substrates. Also, new parts can be thermal sprayed to get a more sustainable surface. You should also note that thermal spraying helps in achieving a low compressive strength that results in impenetrable coats. Minimal porosity can be attained due to excellent cohesiveness amongst the particles resulting in minimum infusion of hot gas.
