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HVOF: Particle, Flame Diagnostics and Coating Characteristics
Dual focus laser velocimetry (L2F), photographic techniques, and pressure measurements were used to investigate particle and flame characteristics of a high velocity oxygen/fuel (HVOF) flame spray gun known as CDS''. Velocities of alumina, tungsten carbide, and Triballoy particles within the HVOF effluent stream have been measured using L2F techniques. Photographs of the exiting gases were used to determine the local Mach numbers within the gas stream. Measurements of Mach angles in the photographs were used to determine the actual gas velocity in the free jet of the device. Pressure measurements were made on the HVOF device which enabled calculations of the gas content, R, and the specific heat ratio, {kappa}. These calculations combined with estimates of gas temperature are used to calculate gas velocities at Mach 1 (nozzle exit). The HVOF device was used to produce dense WC/12 wt. % Co and Triballoy T-400 coatings. For the two gas flow conditions examined, higher hardness values and densities were observed for coatings deposited at the higher gas flow rates.