RE: where to start???
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.
Simon Hiiemae
Sulzer Metco (UK) Ltd
01633 488 091
emailaddressisSimon.Hiiemae@Sulzer.com
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