Abstract
Polymeric substrates must be effectively cooled during plasma spraying to limit detrimental effects due to heat flow from the plasma jet. Even with the use of auxiliary cooling systems, however, some polymer substrates can undergo superficial modifications caused by particle heating at impact. This paper deals with chemical modifications in PET as a function of surrounding atmospheres during plasma processing. It also explains how aluminum coating adhesion was determined using tensile tests.
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1998
ASM International
Issue Section:
Spraying and Associated Processes
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