where to start???

[curt@leedseng]

hi all, just wanting to know where i could buy a used flame metal spraying machine from and how much would i be looking to pay for it....cheers curt

[LEN WOOD]

Hello Curt,
What Thermal Spray process are you looking for or more importantly what do you want to achieve?
Let me know more and I can give you the best options
Cheers
GlenB

[Gordon]

Hi Curt

to the Surface Engineering Forum.

I will echo GlenB's comments

[curt@leedseng]

hi all im wanting to start repairing worn mild, aluminium an stainless steel shafts about a metre in length or so, not wanting something on the over big side but again not a toytown set-up. cheers curt

[LEN WOOD]

Hello Curt,

The easiest and best process for basic engineering work like shaft reclamation, build up, etc (with the optimal 'beginner insurance') is arc spray.
The better arc spray systems are excellent for an immense amount of applications and materials and as your skills evolve you'll be amazed at what you can achieve with this workhorse.

But you've probably had plenty of PMs with arc spray offers?

Let me know if you're looking for the best deal?

Cheers

[SimonH]

Good afternoon Curt,

I agree with GlenB that arc is a very versatile engineering tool for shaft build-up and restoration of dimension, however don't discount combustion wire systems.

A great deal depends on the frequency of use you are anticipating - there is roughly a 1:2.5 capital cost difference.

If this is something you expect to use on a daily basis then absolutely you should go with arc, but if this is going to be a now-and-then application for you then for less than half the price you could kit yourself out with a combustion wire system and achieve the same finished product. Alternatively you might want to consider combustion powder to open up the range of coatings available to you (eg ceramics, tungsten carbides). It's horses for courses.

If I can be of any assistance please don't hesitate to contact me either through the forum or directly (contact details below). Regardless of which brand of equipment you decide to use it is very important to select the correct spray process and I'm more than happy to offer impartial advice in this respect without obligation.

[plasmajet1990]

Hi,

You can find some informations here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCJ0AgLeuRw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXlOvoSj5Cc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lRg554Si3Q

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