TWI Cold Spray Technology Centre

🔧 Is your company facing high costs from part replacements and extended downtimes? Minor damage doesn't have to mean retiring critical components TWI's Cold Spray Repair technology offers a cutting-edge, low-heat solution that preserves your components' original properties and overcomes the challenges of traditional repairs. 💡 By joining the Improving and Industrialising Cold Spray Repair Joint Industry Project, your company can: ✅ Reduce costs by restoring parts without the need for spares ✅ Minimise downtime with faster, more efficient repairs ✅ Extend the life of sensitive materials like aluminium and titanium 🔗 Download the proposal outline now and learn how your company can benefit from this transformative repair technology. https://lnkd.in/eJ8ur_A5 #ColdSprayRepair #ColdSpray #JointIndustryProject #SurfaceEngineering #Repair Dibakor Boruah | Sofia Sampethai, CEng

📢 Exciting News from TWI’s Cold Spray Research Team! We are proud to announce that a new paper co-authored by TWI’s researchers has been published in the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘅–𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 The paper, co-written by Deepak Sharma, Dibakor Boruah, Ahamed Ameen, Ali Alperen Bakır, and Shiladitya Paul, explores the optimisation of cold spray parameters for high entropy alloy coatings using advanced techniques. 🔗 Read the full paper to discover the essential findings: https://lnkd.in/g3hSCx4T #Research Springer Nature #ColdSpray #ResearchPaper #SurfaceEngineering #Coatings

📽 Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing of Cylindrical Part #ColdSpray #AdditiveManufacturing #SurfaceEngineering #CSAM #Manufacturing

🔔 Innovating High-Performance Materials with Cold Spray AM In our latest case study, conducted as part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority Fusion Innovation Programme, we have extensively worked on Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) of Oxide Dispersion Strengthen (ODS) alloys. For more information on the key findings of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project, along with the details of future research work to be done, click on the link in the comments. #Fusion #ColdSpray #AdditiveManufacturing #CSAM #ODSAlloys TWI | Dibakor Boruah

TWI has been at the forefront of cold spray research and development for over two decades, carrying out projects for our Industrial Members and leading government programmes. Recently, we have made significant investments in cold spray R&D, including the acquisition of the Titomic TKF-1000. The Titomic TKF-1000 system is a turnkey cold spray deposition cell designed for additive manufacturing and production. It can be scaled up and configured to meet the requirements of the end user. Collaborating with Titomic, this machine was built to our specifications and features, enabling us to conduct a broad range of R&D work for our Member companies. This system comprises an Impact Innovations 5/11 cold spray gun, with two powder feeders capable of spraying helium and nitrogen. The nitrogen gas supply comes from a bulk system that allows continuous spraying for days at a time. The cold spray gun is manipulated using a six-axis robot, which works synchronously with a rotary positioner and a component table on a sliding track for easy loading and unloading using external lift equipment. The build volume is approximately 1 m³, and it can process parts weighing up to a tonne. It is also supported by CAD/CAM software for generating deposition toolpaths suited for a variety of applications, including coating deposition, component repair, and additive manufacturing. Learn more about how TWI's state-of-the-art cold spray technology can revolutionise your production. Click the link below to discover more: https://lnkd.in/eNcNiUWE #ColdSpray #Coatings #PowderDeposition #NearNetShape #AdditiveManufacturing Dibakor Boruah | Phil McNutt | Impact Innovations GmbH

What is Cold Spray❓ Cold spray technology is a solid-state process in which powder particles are accelerated to a critical velocity by a supersonic jet of preheated compressed gas. Upon high-velocity impact with a substrate, the severe plastic deformation of the particles disrupts thin oxide films, promoting intimate metallic contact between the particles and the substrate. This process creates bonding similar to explosive welding, resulting in the solid-state deposition of material layers.   Cold spray technology is invaluable across various industrial sectors, including aerospace, defence, automotive, oil and gas, nuclear, marine, medical, electronics, and industrial equipment. It is uniquely suited for applications such as functional coatings, repair, and additive manufacturing. Its low thermal impact ensures that components' original strength and durability are maintained. 🌍 Eco-Friendly and Efficient Cold spraying is environmentally friendly, uses less energy, and reduces waste, aligning with sustainable manufacturing practices. Enjoy our short video explaining the process in 60 seconds! 📽 Watch Now #ColdSpray #Surfacing #SurfaceEngineering #ColdSprayRepair #Manufacturing Dibakor Boruah | Phil McNutt | Satish Bhattiprolu, Ph.D.

Looking for Innovative Solutions to Repair Your High-Value Components? Cold spray is a solid-state process that offers numerous advantages over traditional fusion-based repair methods. Explore TWI’s groundbreaking Joint Industry Project (JIP), which aims to overcome the challenges of widespread adoption of cold spray technology for repair and remanufacturing.  This JIP focuses on developing a framework for classifying repair scenarios, establishing quality assurance and control measures, and creating best practice guidelines to ensure reliability and consistency in repair processes. Interested in pioneering the future of repair solutions? Join our Joint Industry Project and help shape the evolution of cold spray applications. 🔗 Visit our website for more details on the project's objectives and benefits for your organisation: https://lnkd.in/eAjyp9s8 📧 Email us at jip@twi.co.uk #ColdSpray #RepairSolutions #SurfaceEngineering #TWIJointIndustryProject #Corrosion Dr Dibakor Boruah

🎦 Webinar Recording Now Available Did you miss our live webinar on the ground-breaking FORGE EU Project, which showcased the development of compositionally complex alloy coatings ❓ Don't worry! We have made the recording available for you on our website. This online event was hosted by Dr. Namrata Kale, who expertly handled the Q&A session and featured presentations from Dr Dibakor Boruah from TWI, Dr Deepak Sharma representing Materials Innovation Centre (MATIC), and Dr Alfonso Navarro López from OCAS NV. Our engaging Q&A benefitted from the expertise offered by Dr Alvise Bianchin from MBN Nanomaterialia Spa. Thank you to all attendees for your engaging questions and participation. In the video below, Dibakor gives a short overview of what topics our experts covered in their presentations, including; ✅ an overview of the European Commission-funded FORGE Project ✅ parameter development for depositing CCA coatings ✅ microstructural characteristics of novel wear-resistant CCA coatings ✅ performance of CCA coatings against simulated wear environment Explore the details of CCA coatings and their applications 👇 #CCA #WearResistant #Coatings #ColdSpray #Horizon2020

How Can Cold Spray Technology Upgrade CCA Coatings? Do you want to learn how cold spray technology enhances CCA coatings for unmatched durability? Join our upcoming webinar focused on the European Union-funded FORGE EU Project, where we will delve into the innovative applications of CCA coatings using cold spray technology. 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘆 (𝗖𝗖𝗔) 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 📅 Date: 29 May 2024 ⏰ Time: 13:00 - 14:00 BST We are pleased to announce Dr Dibakor Boruah, Senior Project Leader in Surface, Corrosion, and Interface Engineering at TWI, as one of a speakers at this unique online event. With extensive experience in materials engineering and a focus on advanced manufacturing techniques, Dr Boruah has been at the forefront of developing innovative Compositionally Complex Alloy (CCA) coatings. These coatings are renowned for their exceptional wear resistance and capability to withstand harsh environments. Is wear resistance critical for you? Secure your spot now and join us to explore how cutting-edge CCA coatings can extend the lifespan of your machinery, reduce downtime, and slash maintenance costs. Register: https://lnkd.in/eUTfYR_i #ColdSpray #Coatings #SurfaceEngineering #WearResistance #Horizon2020 Coventry University | National Structural Integrity Research Centre | TWI | UGent | Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati | University of Sussex | Gauhati University, Guwahati

TWI's Cold Spray Innovations on Display! We are proud as Melissa Riley, our TWI Consultant, takes the stage at the Thermal Spraying and Surface Engineering Conference at the University of Nottingham today. She will showcase our latest innovations with her presentation on, 'Developments in Thermal and Cold Spray at TWI,' during the sustainability session. The entire TWI Cold Spray Technology Centre team is cheering for you, Melissa! Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eUR25w6T #TSSEAConference #Surfacing #ColdSpraying #ThermalEngineering #NetZero2050