We are a centre of excellence in all aspects of aero-engine abradable lining tribology. The team has pioneered a range of in-situ measurement techniques for characterising wear in this high speed – ...

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 ...

04 1st shroud tiles. This repair involves implementing true abradable coatings in new and repaired tiles to minimize stress on the blade tip during rubbing incidents. MD&A’s repair expertise ...

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 ...