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POWDERS
TECHNICAL, APPLICATION & SAFETY DATA

Powder Ref: P725/32.

Tungsten Carbide 12% Cobalt.

Process Suitability.
Plasma Thermal HVOF
Yes N/A N/A

Bond Coat Recommendations:

No Bond Coat Required.

General Description:
Similar to P715/35 having a slight modification to the composition.
Produces coatings to resist wear by fretting at low temperature.

Typical Applications:
Flap Tracks.
Cam Followers.
Conveyer Screws.

Function of Coating - Resistant to:

Abrasive Grains - Low Temperature Fretting - No Intended Motion Low Temp

Hard Surfaces - Low Temperature Fretting - Intended Motion Low Temp
Particle Erosion - Low Temperature

Typical Composition % Particle Size Range:

Cobalt 12.0 -325 mesh + 15 microns
Tungsten Carbide Bal -45 + 15 microns

Specifications:
This Powder meets the following Specifications:
Rolls Royce Pratt & Whitney General Electric Other
N/A N/A B50TF27 N/A

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Powder Ref: P725/32.

Tungsten Carbide 12% Cobalt.

COATING PROPERTIES

Property Plasma Thermal HVOF

Coating as Sprayed N/A N/A
Microinches aa 250 - 350 # 130-220
Microns aa 6.2 - 8.75 # 3.5-5.5
Coating Machined
Microinches aa N/A # N/A
Microns aa # #
Coating Ground
Microinches aa 7-8 # 7-8
Microns aa 0.18 - 0.2 # 0.18 - 0.2
Coating Lapped
Microinches aa 1-3 # 1-3
Microns aa 0.025 - 0.08 # 0.025 - 0.08
Bond Strength
psi 6500 # > 10300
MPa 45 # > 70
Thickness Limitation
inches 0.020″ # 0.125
mm 0.5 # 3
Finishing Allowance
inches 0.002″ # 0.002
mm 0.05 # 0.05

Porosity 1-2% # < 1%

Macrohardness Rc 50 55 # #
Microhardness # 1350 HV 300
Coating Density: 14.5g/cc
Magnetic Properties: Non Magnetic
Electrical Resistivity: N/A
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:
Melting Point: 2300°F (1260°C)

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Powder Ref: P725/32.

Tungsten Carbide 12% Cobalt.

FINISHING:

1. Machining: Not Recommended

2. Wet Grinding:

Wheels Surface Cylindrical Centreless

Silicon Carbide:
Roughing 60 Grit 60 Grit 60 Grit
Finishing 150 Grit 150 Grit 150 Grit
Diamond 400 Grit 400 Grit 400 Grit

Speeds
Wheel SFPM 5000 - 6000 5000 - 6000 5000 - 6000
Wheel m/min 1525 - 1830 1525 - 1830 1525 - 1830

Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing

Work SFPM N/A 70 100 70 100
Work m/min N/A 21 30 21 30

Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing

Table Inches/Min 480 600 12 6 N/A
Table mm/sec 170 250 5 2.5 N/A

Roughing Finishing
Cross Feed inches 0.030 0.010 N/A N/A
Cross feed mm 0.76 0.25 N/A N/A

Regulating Wheel:
Angle N/A N/A 2°
RPM N/A N/A 29

Notes:
1. The above is issued as a guide.
You may need to substitute alternative wheels, feeds and speeds to suit
local conditions or requirements.
2. To obtain finer finishes use finer grit wheels.
3. Do not glaze a coarse grit wheel to obtain a finer finish

Guide to Wheel Selection.

Softer Wheel Harder Wheel
Faster Stock Removal Finer Finish
Large Area of Contact Small Area of Contact
Light Pressure Heavy Pressure
Wide Wheels Narrow Wheels

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Powder Ref: P725/32.

Tungsten Carbide 12% Cobalt.

OPERATING PARAMETERS PLASMA

A A/H2 A/He A/ N2 N2/H2

GUN
Nozzle
Powder Port

GAS - PRESSURE
Primary psi
Primary bar

Secondary - psi
Secondary - bar

GAS - FLOW
Primary
Secondary

POWER
Arc Amps
Arc Volts

POWDER FEED
Feed Screw
Feed Screw RPM
Carrier Gas

Gun Distance
inches
mm

Spray Rate
lb/hr
kg/hr

Note:
Preheat 200°F - 300°F (120°C - 150°C)
Spraying Temperature 400°F - 600°F (200°C - 315°C)

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Powder Ref: P725/32.

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COST DATA PLASMA

A A/H2 A/He A/ N2 N2/H2

Coverage Rate
sq ft/hr/0.001″
sq metre/hr/0.1mm

Powder Required
lb/sq ft/ 0.001″
kg/sq metre/0.1mm

Deposit Efficiency %

Deposit Rate
lb/hr
kg/hr

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GENERAL NOTES

1. Surface Preparation:

Pressure Suction
Blast Media psi bar psi bar Thermal Plasma HVOF
Aluminium Oxide Coarse 30 2.04 90 6.1 N/A Yes N/A
Aluminium Oxide Medium 30 2.04 90 6.1 N/A Yes N/A
Aluminium Oxide Fine 30 2.04 90 6.1 N/A Yes N/A
Angular Chilled Iron Grit 90 6.1 N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A
G24/G34

1.1 Aluminium Oxide is generally used to prepare:

1.1.1. Hardened surfaces.

1.1.2. Soft substrates, such as Aluminium.
1.1.3. Titanium and Titanium Alloys.
1.1.4. Surfaces which require thin coatings up to 0.020″

1.2. Angular Chilled Iron Grit is generally used to prepare:

1.2.1. Unhardened surfaces.

1.2.2. Preparation for ‘Self Fluxing Alloys’ i.e. Fused coatings.
1.2.3. Surfaces which require thick coatings in excess of 0.020″

2. Notes:

2.1. Aluminium Oxide breaks down readily, ensure that new grit is
continually added to maintain good quality.
2.2. Ensure that blasting media is free from contamination.
2.3. Components should be ‘air washed’ after blasting to remove dust
and debris.

3. Sealing:

Not Required.

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Powder Ref: P725/32.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

HAZARDS:

To comply with Health and Safety Legislation you are recommended to consult the
COSH Data Sheet refering to this material.

SAFETY MEASURES:

1. Thermal Spraying should be carried out in accordance with the

manufactures instructions and the parameters laid down for the process.

2. Supervisory staff and operators should be familiar with the Metallisation

Handbook applicable to the equipment being used.

3. Extraction equipment meeting the local Health & Safety requirements

should be installed.

4. Where necessary operators & observers may also require the use of the
following:
Ear Defenders
Eye Protection
Protective Clothing
Respiratory Equipment
Gloves

5. Refer to the Health & Safety Data Sheet applicable to the material being
used.

6. DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO

YOUR HEALTH

Notes:

1. The Spray Parameters quoted produce good, economic

coatings and should be used as a starting point.
2. For specific applications, it may be necessary to change
parameters to provide particular coating qualities
3. A deviation from the parameters may change
characteristics such as: Hardness
Porosity
Deposit Efficiency
Bond Strength

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