Assessing the Suitability of Quality Metrics in Cold Spray: For Structural Repairs under Fatigue Loading [PPT]
M.A. Patrick (TU Delft - Group Pascoe)
J. A. Pascoe (TU Delft - Group Pascoe)
C.D. Rans (TU Delft - Group Rans, TU Delft - Blended Learning Development)
Rene C. Alderliesten (TU Delft - Group Alderliesten)
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Abstract
Cold spray is well-known to be an attractive method for aerospace repair based on its solid-state deposition nature, demonstrating significant benefits compared to its conventional thermal spray counterparts. However, usage of cold spray for repair within an aviation context is currently limited to geometric restoration for minor damage, including nicks, dents, scratches, and minor corrosion, and will remain limited until the durability and damage tolerance of such repairs can be reliably demonstrated.
Current limitations in this regard surround the manufacturing-dependence of the produced depositions combined with lack of process standardization. In service, the quality of thermal spray coatings are typically evaluated using metrics such as adhesion strength, porosity, and hardness, and these parameters are therefore also often suggested for quality assurance of cold spray deposits. However, it is not clear if these metrics are also suitable and sufficient for assuring the quality of structural repairs.
The present work concerns assessment of the quality of cold spray repairs subjected to high cycle fatigue loading. Fatigue test results for Al6061 cold spray blend-out repair coupons on a like substrate manufactured using different process parameters and surface preparation methods are presented, with an emphasis on variability of, and interactions between, damage modes in fatigue. A comparison between quality metrics used for thermal spray coatings and cold spray fatigue performance are presented.
Acknowledgement: The work presented was supported by the Dutch Research Council Open Technology Programme ‘CSAR’ (grant no: 20434).