A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing material, usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance.

A physical mixture of ceramics and metals; examples are alumina plus nickel and zirconia plus nickel.

The electrode maintained at a negative electric potential. In a plasma gun it is usually the rear electrode, conically shaped,...

The twist warp or curvature of a metal wire.

The gas used to carry powdered material from the powder feeder or hopper to the gun.

A chemical compound formed between carbon and a metal or metals; examples are tungsten carbide, tantalum carbide, titanium carbide, chromium...