A surfacing variation in which surfacing metal is deposited to achieve the required dimensions.

A unit of measure for heat (equal to 1055 J).

The force required to pull a coating free of a substrate, usually expressed in kPa (psi).

The interface between a thermal spraying deposit and substrate, or between adhesive and adherent in an adhesive bonded joint.

The force that holds two atoms together; it results from a decrease in energy as two atoms are brought closer...

A preliminary (or prime coat) of material that improves adherence of the subsequent spray deposit.