Abradable? Abradable thermal spray coatings are used on the internal walls of jet engines and gas turbines to form a seal with blade tips. Abradable thermal spray coatings consist of a soft layer with ...

HVOF is rarely carried out as a manual operation due to numerous process variables that affect coating consistency. Abradable thermal spray coatings are used on the internal walls of jet engines and ...

One research theme has focused on tribology in aero-engines, with specific work undertaken investigating the contact mechanics and wear of abradable linings in compressors. This work has been ...

Over the last 40 years, aero-engine manufacturers have focused on improving sealing, and ultimately engine performance, by using abradable linings on the inner wall of the engine casing to maximise ...