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A clear reason to coat.

Explore local repair, corrosion protection and functional metallization. Two filmed workshop sequences show the process in practice; the scenario library explains what to test for your own part.

FILMED WORKSHOP CASES

See the process on real components.

CSM360 operator working on a hydraulic cylinder rod
WATCH A REAL WORKSHOP SEQUENCE

Hydraulic cylinder rod repair with CSM360

Local deposition, a close-up of the treated area and hand finishing — combined into one 42-second video.

▶ Watch the repair case
CSM360 zinc coating work on a lower rear car body panel
WATCH A REAL WORKSHOP SEQUENCE

Car body panel: preparation to zinc coating

See surface preparation, the change at CSM360’s two-feeder powder station and manual deposition in a 39-second workshop edit.

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APPLICATIONS IN DETAIL

Find a task like yours.

Explore practical repair and coating scenarios: the component, the process, candidate powders and the result to verify.

The application cards below are scenarios, not completed customer-project claims; the two filmed workshop cases above show actual process footage. The PEEK example is identified separately as preliminary R&D work. Feasibility and performance must be established on your component.

12 applications

MACHINERY & MAINTENANCE01

Worn bearing seats

Application scenario

A bearing seat has lost its specified dimensions while the surrounding component remains serviceable.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Assess local metal build-up, then machine the deposited layer to the required fit.

Target result

Restore a defined diameter and fit without replacing the complete housing.

Powder starting point

K-01-11 / C-01-11
Copper + zinc + aluminium oxide

K-01-11 / C-01-11

What must be verified

Check substrate integrity, bond quality, coating allowance, roundness and final fit. A restored dimension alone does not establish load capacity.

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ALUMINIUM COMPONENTS02

Corrosion pits and local material loss

Application scenario

A housing or cover has accessible pitting, scratches or local damage.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Remove unsound material, prepare the surface, trial a compatible aluminium-based layer and finish it.

Target result

Recover a local surface profile or machining allowance.

Powder starting point

K-20-11 / A-20-11
Aluminium + zinc + aluminium oxide

K-20-11 / A-20-11

What must be verified

Confirm the alloy, defect depth, adhesion, porosity and any sealing requirement. Assess through-wall and structural damage separately.

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STEEL FABRICATION03

Local corrosion protection

Application scenario

A steel area or weld seam needs a localized protective coating.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Prepare the steel and evaluate a zinc-based layer over the target area.

Target result

Create a continuous local corrosion-protection layer.

Powder starting point

K-00-11 / Z-00-11
Zinc + aluminium oxide

K-00-11 / Z-00-11

What must be verified

Agree thickness and coverage, check adhesion and evaluate corrosion performance in the actual exposure environment.

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POWER & ELECTRICAL CONTACTS04

Functional contact surfaces

Application scenario

An electrical contact area needs a conductive surface compatible with its mating component.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Trial a copper- or tin-based layer on representative contact material.

Target result

Improve the surface function required for the selected contact design.

Powder starting point

K-01-01 / C-01-01 or T-25 / T2-00-05
Copper or tin + aluminium oxide

K-01-01 / C-01-01 or T-25 / T2-00-05

What must be verified

Measure contact resistance and temperature rise under the intended load. Check mating pressure, corrosion and wear; do not infer a current rating from the powder name.

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ELECTRONICS & JOINING05

A solderable underlayer

Application scenario

A surface is difficult to solder directly, but a functional metal underlayer could provide a connection.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Evaluate a copper-bearing layer, then test the intended solder and flux system.

Target result

Produce a metal surface that can be evaluated for reliable solder attachment.

Powder starting point

K-01-01 / C-01-01 or C-01-00
Copper + aluminium oxide, or copper

K-01-01 / C-01-01 or C-01-00

What must be verified

Check wetting, electrical continuity, pull strength, thermal cycling and the coating-to-substrate bond.

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GLASS & FUNCTIONAL SURFACES06

Conductive paths on glass

Application scenario

A glass component needs a localized conductive or solderable area.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Test a compatible metal blend on glass coupons before treating the real geometry.

Target result

Explore electrical functionality on a non-metallic substrate.

Powder starting point

A-20-10 or C-03-10
Aluminium + zinc, or copper + zinc

A-20-10 or C-03-10

What must be verified

Assess glass damage, adhesion, resistance and thermal sensitivity. Geometry, glass composition and surface condition can change the result.

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SLIDING BEARINGS07

Babbitt surface restoration

Application scenario

A sliding bearing has local wear or surface defects requiring assessment.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Evaluate babbitt deposition with the appropriate nozzle configuration, followed by finishing to the designed clearance.

Target result

Restore a bearing surface for a qualified repair procedure.

Powder starting point

B-83-100-40
Babbitt blend

B-83-100-40

What must be verified

Identify the bearing alloy and operating load; inspect bonding, clearance, surface finish and lubrication conditions. Compatibility must be established for the complete bearing.

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MOULDS & TOOLING08

Local mould shape restoration

Application scenario

A mould has a localized area requiring dimensional build-up.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Trial a suitable blend, build the required allowance and machine or finish the contour.

Target result

Recover a local contour with a coating suited to the intended duty.

Powder starting point

K-714
Nickel + zinc + aluminium oxide

K-714

What must be verified

Verify substrate condition, adhesion, dimensional accuracy, temperature exposure and wear. A listed heat-resistant application is not a universal temperature rating.

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ALUMINIUM WHEELS & RIMS09

Cosmetic surface defects

Application scenario

An aluminium wheel has scratches or surface damage within an approved cosmetic repair scope.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Assess an aluminium-based deposit and finish the affected surface.

Target result

Restore the appearance and local surface profile.

Powder starting point

A-1MC or K/A-30-01
Aluminium + aluminium oxide

A-1MC or K/A-30-01

What must be verified

Exclude structural cracks and damage outside the approved repair limits. A cosmetic coating does not establish wheel strength or roadworthiness.

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HEAT EXCHANGERS10

Local sealing and restoration trials

Application scenario

A radiator or heat-exchanger area has accessible local metal loss or leakage.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Assess the damage, trial an aluminium/zinc blend and inspect the deposited region.

Target result

Evaluate whether a localized repair can meet an approved acceptance procedure.

Powder starting point

K-20-11 / A-20-11 or K-80-13 / A-80-13
Aluminium + zinc + aluminium oxide

K-20-11 / A-20-11 or K-80-13 / A-80-13

What must be verified

Pressure-retaining parts require engineering approval and specified leak/pressure testing. Reject repairs where the substrate or service conditions cannot be qualified.

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CERAMIC SUBSTRATES11

A bond layer for functional metals

Application scenario

A ceramic surface needs a suitable starting layer before copper or nickel deposition.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Evaluate an aluminium-based primer, then build and test the complete coating stack.

Target result

Develop an adherent transition layer for the selected ceramic and top coating.

Powder starting point

K-10-04 / A-10-04
Aluminium + aluminium oxide

K-10-04 / A-10-04

What must be verified

Test the ceramic grade, surface preparation, interlayer adhesion and thermal cycling. Success on one ceramic does not transfer automatically to another.

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R&D · PRELIMINARY WORK12

Conductive metal on PEEK

Preliminary R&D result

An engineering-polymer part needs an integrated conductive surface.

Process, powder & checks +

Process to evaluate

Direct metal deposition on PEEK has been explored with an engineered powder and controlled pressure, temperature and stand-off.

Observed in preliminary work

Preliminary work reported conductivity at up to 16 A, soldered wire attachment and a static load test up to 10 kg.

Powder starting point

Application-specific development blend
Composition selected during development

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What must be verified

These observations apply to the reported experimental setup, not a product rating. Long-term adhesion, electrical heating, thermal cycling and repeatability still require qualification.

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