The Effect of Process Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical of Arc Sprayed Zn, Al, Zn/Al 85/15 Coatings

Zn and Zn/Al coatings were manufactured by using twin wire arc spray (TWEA) system under various gas pressure and current. Microstructure, hardness, surface roughness and adhesion strength of the coatings were investigated by using standard characterization methods. Test results show that increasing atomizing gas pressure increased mechanical properties and surface quality. The process current had an important role on microstructural, mechanical properties and surface quality.