Center of Excellence in Thermal Spray Coating (COE-TSC)

S.No

Facility/Equipment Name

Description/Features

1

Sand Blasting Equipment

Sand blasting is essential for surface preparation, particularly in coating and welding applications. It removes surface contaminants like rust, scale, and old coatings, ensuring a clean substrate for further processing.

2

Cold Spray Coating Setup

This setup employs automated robotic systems to apply coatings through a high-velocity impact of cold materials. By combining robotic welding technology, this system ensures precise, repeatable deposition with consistent layer thickness. It is widely used for wear resistance, corrosion protection, and restoring damaged components in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications..

3

Grinding and Polishing Machine

This machine refines and prepares material surfaces for inspection or coating by removing surface irregularities and achieving the desired finish. Integrated with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding equipment, it enhances weld quality by automating the process for smooth, defect-free joints. TIG welding is particularly suited for precision applications like stainless steel and aluminum.

4

Optical Microscope with Image Analyzing Software

This advanced microscope enables detailed examination of material microstructures, coating uniformity, and weld bead quality. The accompanying software allows for image analysis, such as grain size measurement, phase distribution, and defect identification.

5

Abrasive Cutting Machine

Specialized tool designed to make precise cuts in hard materials such as metals, ceramics, composites, and other engineering materials. It uses a high-speed rotating abrasive wheel to achieve clean and accurate sections without causing significant thermal damage to the workpiece.

6

Mounting Machine

This equipment encases samples in a protective medium for easy handling during metallurgical analysis. It is often used before grinding, polishing, or microscopic examination.