Abstract: A method for coating a surface with a coating jet containing coating particles includes forming the coating jet from at least two partial jets. The method also includes forming one of the exit channels as a spray channel for a first gas stream containing the coating particles. The method also includes forming the other of the exit channels as a control channel. In case of a deviation of the ascertained spray angle (?) from the predetermined target spray angle, the method also includes increasing the volume flow of a first partial jet of the at least two partial jets, and decreasing the volume flow of a second partial jet of the at least two partial jets.

Abstract: A method for coating a surface with a coating jet containing coating particles includes forming the coating jet from at least two partial jets. The method also includes forming one of the exit channels as a spray channel for a first gas stream containing the coating particles. The method also includes forming the other of the exit channels as a control channel. In case of a deviation of the ascertained spray angle (?) from the predetermined target spray angle, the method also includes increasing the volume flow of a first partial jet of the at least two partial jets, and decreasing the volume flow of a second partial jet of the at least two partial jets.

Abstract: A method for measuring the thickness of a coating on a component section of a rotating component, wherein a heat expansion of the component section is determined by detecting a component core temperature and an actual coating thickness is produced, a device for conducting a method of this type having a temperature detecting system and having an evaluating device, as well as a production process and a coating system, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for measuring the thickness of a coating on a component section of a rotating component, wherein a heat expansion of the component section is determined by detecting a component core temperature and an actual coating thickness is produced, a device for conducting a method of this type having a temperature detecting system and having an evaluating device, as well as a production process and a coating system, are disclosed.

Abstract: A thermal spray coating method for creating a coating layer on a surface of a substrate is monitored by determining characteristics of the thermal spray coating as it affects the quality of the coating layer by recording, controlling, and monitoring through a digital camera whose image is analyzed and characterized.

Abstract: The indirect plasmatron comprises a neutrode assembly comprising a plurality of plate-shaped electrode members which are electrically insulated from each other. In its interior, the neutrode assembly defines an elongated plasma channel. The outlet aperture for the plasma torch is in the shape of an elongate slot and extends parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the plasma channel. Each of the two electrodes of the plasmatron is surrounded by a cavity through which an inert gas can be fed into the plasma channel. For the purpose of stabilizing the electric arc, at least one pair of permanent magnet members is provided. Their magnetic field exerts a force onto the electric arc which is directed opposite to the force exerted onto the electric arc by the flow of the plasma gas. Particular neutrodes are provided with a channel for feeding a further gas into the plasma channel.