Cold Spray for Additive Manufacturing and Remanufacturing Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Polymer Coatings and Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2025 | Viewed by 59
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Interests: cold spray; thermal spray; additive manufacturing; metal coatings; metal matrix composite coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; tribological properties
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Dear Colleagues,
Cold Spray technology, a solid-state deposition process where particles are accelerated to supersonic velocities and bonded upon impact with a substrate, has gained significant traction in recent years. Originally developed for corrosion and wear-resistant coatings, Cold Spray has now emerged as a critical technique in the fields of additive manufacturing (AM) and remanufacturing. Unlike traditional thermal spray methods, Cold Spray operates at lower temperatures, preserving the inherent properties of feedstock materials and reducing thermal stresses. This unique characteristic makes it an ideal candidate for fabricating near-net-shape components and repairing high-value parts in industries ranging from aerospace to biomedicine.
The aim of this Special Issue is to compile cutting-edge research and advancements in the application of Cold Spray technology for additive manufacturing and remanufacturing. This compilation will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art, highlight innovative approaches, and identify future directions for research and industrial applications. This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field, facilitating knowledge exchange and fostering collaboration. We are pleased to invite you to submit contributions from academia and industry, and researchers are encouraged to submit original research articles, review papers, and case studies that provide valuable insights into and advancements in the field of Cold Spray technology for additive manufacturing and remanufacturing applications.
The scope of this Special Issue cover, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Novel Cold Spray materials and techniques for additive manufacturing;
- Cold Spray technology’s applications in surface repair, surface enhancement, functional coatings, and additive manufacturing in many fields, including the aerospace, armament, energy and power, electronic power, and medical equipment industries;
- Unique attributes of Cold Spray, such as a high deposition rate, high adhesion strength, solid-state bonding at low temperatures, etc.;
- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with Cold Spray helps to better realize toolpath and process optimization, as well as process control for industrial production campaigns;
- Cold Spray repair and remanufacturing of worn or damaged components;
- Characterization and testing of Cold-Sprayed components for additive manufacturing and remanufacturing applications;
- Challenges and opportunities related to implementing Cold Spray technology for additive manufacturing and remanufacturing.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wen Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cold spray additive manufacturing
- cold spray remanufacturing
- cold spray repair and restoration
- cold spray fundamentals
- cold spray of novel and functional materials
- artificial intelligence in cold spray
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