Farnborough Air Show Recap: Pictures & Video

Last month we had the pleasure of attending the Farnborough International Air Show in Hampshire, England.  It is the world’s most iconic aviation event and one of the most important exhibition in the aerospace industry.  We were very happy that we had a chance to be there.

For those who are not familiar with Farnborough – it is the largest, truly global event of its kind, boasting a platform of more than 1,400 exhibitors from the aerospace, defense, space, and security sectors.  The show is designed to enable unparalleled opportunities to meet, negotiate, and announce business transactions.  For five days, exhibitors showcase and demonstrate aircraft equipment and the latest aerospace technologies.

  

Some of the Farnborough Highlights

• This year air show had $72 billion of confirmed orders and commitments by airlines, leasing companies and manufacturers
• The event attracted just over 107,000 trade visitors and over 1500 exhibitors
•  The 787 Dreamliner was featured during the show with a flying display in Qatar Airways colors
• Airbus’s A380, the largest passenger plane, was displaied in Malaysian Airlines colors at Farnborough
• Richard Branson, Virgin founder, chose the show to debut the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTow designed for space tourism

 

Check out the video below where Pete Humphries, Marketing & Sales Specialist of Polymet Corporation, shares his experience at the Farnborough Air Show.

Source: http://farnborough.com/airshow-2012

Polymet Launches New Thermal Spray Powder Product Line

Polymet Corporation, a well-known industry leader of hardfacing, welding, and thermal spray wire, introduced thermal spray powder to its successful line of products.  Polymet is eager to extend its presence in the thermal spray industry by offering High Velocity Oxy-Fuel thermal spray powder.  These HVOF materials will offer high density, low porosity, and high bond strength.

Prior to the addition of powder to the product line, Polymet provided thermal spray materials for wire arc spray and wire flame spray processes.  Now, tungsten carbide-based powders for HVOF systems will be joining the successful group of thermal spray products.  Tungsten carbides have excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance properties.  Polymet will focus on the following four tungsten carbides: WC-12Co, WC-17Co, WC-10Ni, and WC-10Co-4Cr.  Each product will be -45/+15 microns in size.

“Through this new product offering, Polymet will be reaching new prospects and finally meeting the needs of existing customers requiring powder in addition to wire,” says Pete Humphries, Marketing Manager for Polymet.  “This is truly a product that can generate growth in our company,” Pete states, “I am very excited to be at the forefront of this new line.”  Pete will be responsible for heading the thermal spray powder campaign.

Countless applications can be processed with Polymet materials in industries such as aerospace, power generation, automotive, and petrochemical.  As an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer, Polymet assures the highest levels of quality in their materials.

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Polymet Streamlines Industrial Product Line

Polymet Corporation, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of hardfacing, welding, and thermal spray wire, has announced its finalization on streamlining their rapidly growing product line of Industrial Hardfacing & Welding Wire.  This product line targets markets such as the lumber, valve, petrochemical, and mining industries.

To better serve their customers’ needs and requirements with a more focalized approach, Polymet has scaled back on its product offerings.  Danny Newman, Sales Manager for Hardfacing & Welding, has been at the forefront of the product line’s restructuring.  “Since our inception, we [Polymet] have been a company that serves very precise, niche markets and their customer’s needs,” Danny states.  “This allows us to provide excellent quality, efficiency, and customer service.  We wanted to take that same approach and apply it to this product line.”

Nickel and cobalt-based alloys now comprise the product line that was once filled with mostly iron-based materials.  Polymet’s two main nickel-based products are the POLYWEAR (equivalent to COLMONOY®) and POLYTUNG (equivalent to DURMAT®) alloys.  Typical applications for these materials are dredge cutters, elbows & pipes, and loader bucket teeth.  Representing the cobalt-based alloys are the POLYSTEL (equivalent to STELLITE®) alloys.  These alloys have been at the pinnacle of the industrial product line’s advancement and growth.  Typical applications include valve seats, saw blade tipping, and extrusion screws.

Polymet’s revitalized product line carries materials such as POLYSTEL 6 (STELLITE® 6), POLYSTEL 12 (STELLITE® 12), and POLYSTEL 21 (STELLITE® 21).  They also offer custom alloy development services to meet customers’ unique needs and application demands.  Alloys with special compositions can be manufactured in small batches with short lead times.

STELLITE ® is a registered trademark of Kennametal Stellite

DURMAT ® is a registered trademark of Durmat Inc

COLMONOY ® is a registered trademark of Wall Colmonoy Corporation

Polymet is a Part of Ohio’s Debut at Farnborough

Ohio, known as the birthplace of aviation, is regaining its reputation as one of the most important aerospace regions in the world.  The Ohio Aerospace & Aviation Council was formed to develop new ideas and strategies that will help grow the aerospace industry within the state of Ohio ensuring that the sate remains a key industry leader.

Check out the full strategic plan of The Ohio Aerospace & Aviation Council!

As a part of their strategy the State of Ohio will participate for the first time ever at the  Farnborough International Air Show in the UK.  Polymet Corporation, an Ohio-based manufacturer of wire for the aerospace industry will be a part of Ohio booth at the show.  Farnborough is the world’s most iconic global aviation event. This show brings together more than 1,400 exhibitors from the aerospace, defense, space, and security sectors.

We are extremely excited to be a part of the Farnborough Air Show and will be happy to share its news and events with our readers.  Stay tuned!

Here is an article where Polymet was featured as part of Ohio’s debut at Farnborough – Ohio makes its debut

       

      

Polymet to Exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow 2012

Polymet Corporation, an Ohio-based wire manufacturer, will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow 2012 in Farnborough, England July 9 – 15.  This is the largest, truly global event of its kind, boasting a platform of 1,400 exhibitors from the aerospace, defense, space, and security sectors.  The show is designed to enable unparalleled opportunities to meet, negotiate, and announce business transactions.  For five days, exhibitors will showcase and demonstrate aircraft equipment and technologies.

Polymet will be new to the Farnborough experience this year but they are excited about the upcoming opportunity.  Danny Newman, Sales Manager for Hardfacing and Welding, states, “We are eager to exhibit at a trade show of this magnitude.  This is not only the largest show in the industry, but it is one of the biggest shows in the world.  We have a tremendous opportunity to secure new business for our hardfacing and thermal spray coating wire products used in the aerospace markets.”

Hardfacing alloy products such as Rene 142, Merl 72, T800, and CM 64 will be at the forefront of Polymet’s exhibiting efforts.  Typical aerospace applications for these wire products include blades and vanes, nozzle frames and casings, hot section components, and engine casings.  Polymet will also showcase their high quality, AMS grade weld wire, including Hastelloy C-263, Hastelloy X, and several Inconel alloys such as Inconel 718.

The 2012 Farnborough International Airshow is estimated to have over 125,000 visitors.  At the conclusion of the trade exhibition, a public airshow will be held July 14 – 15.

Polymet Corporation Launches New Website

Polymet is excited to present it’s new website which contains great product resources and valuable industry information

Polymet Corporation, a leading producer of hardfacing wire, welding wire and thermal spray wire located in Cincinnati, is pleased to announce it’s newly renovated website, www.polymet.us.

The completely redesigned website, developed by Polymet’s team together with InfoTrust consultants, allows visitors to learn about Polymet’s product lines, markets and applications in depth.  The new site provides improved navigation, a full product catalog, direct access to product data sheets, useful industry related resources and an easy way to contact the company’s key departments.

“Our new website comes after a long period of analyzing customer’s comments and reviewing visitor’s behavior. The new website is functional and easy to use, it provides a lot of useful information about our products and industry in general.  We hope that it dramatically improves the experience of our customers and future prospects as they visit the site.” – says Mr. Mosier, president of the company.

Polymet’s new website welcomes visitors with modern, clean and colorful design.  The new website features all of the company’s news, accomplishments, product lines and technical resources for successful use of welding, hardfacing and thermal spray wires.

Polymet to exhibit at the International Thermal Spray 2012 Conference & Exposition in Houston, Texas

Polymet will be exhibiting at the International Thermal Spray 2012 Conference & Exposition in Houston, Texas on May 21-23. The ITSC 2012 is the world’s foremost international conference and exposition for thermal spray technologists, researchers, manufacturers and suppliers.

The conference includes three days of premier technical programming from the world’s leading thermal spray experts and an unparalleled exposition featuring the largest gathering of thermal spray equipment suppliers, consumable and accessory suppliers, vendors, and service providers. In addition, attendees will benefit from dynamic educational programs and networking events. Lectures will be given by industry experts Brian J. Fitzgerald (Exxon Mobil) and Mitch Dorfman, FASM (Sulzer Metco Fellow). 

Polymet will showcase their thermal spray/arc spray wire product line of iron, nickel, copper and aluminum-based alloys. These products are excellent for thermal spray coatings resisting abrasion, oxidation, and corrosion as well as allowing for dimensional restoration, electrical conductivity, and bond coats.  Polymet’s thermal spray products include both solid and metal cored wires in 1/16″ and 1/8″ diameters.

Bob Unger, sales manager at Polymet, states “The ISTC is a great way to network and exhibit in such a niche market such as Thermal Spray.  We are excited to be a part of the 2012 show in Houston, Texas.”

Please stop by Booth 215 so that we may introduce ourselves and say hello!

Hardfacing Welding Wire Manufacturer Polymet to Attend Svarka-Welding 2012

Polymet Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance hardfacing wire, welding wire, and thermal spray wire located in Cincinnati, will exhibit at the 15^th international welding exhibition «Svarka-Welding 2012» in St. Petersburg, Russia on May 15-18.

Svarka-Welding Exhibition is one of the biggest events in Russia dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of metal forming, fabricating, and welding equipment and technology. Within its 40 year history, Svarka-Welding has taken the leading position among other large industrial forums in Russia, CIS and Baltic countries. It is now regarded as a very important event, targeted to develop the Russian welding industry and aim for the modernization of the industrial sector of the Russian economy and its rapid technical advancement.

Polymet will focus on exhibiting its high performance industrial line of hardfacing and welding wire as well as emphasizing the quality of its thermal spray products. POLYSTEL, POLYTUNG, and POLYWEAR products will be at the forefront of the industrial showcase. Iron and nickel-based alloy products will take the lead for thermal spray.   

Danny Newman, sales manager for Polymet Corporation states, “This will be our second trade show in Russia where we’ll be presenting our latest hardfacing and welding solutions.  Russia is a market with huge growth potential. We are actively looking for representatives and distributors to help get our product line into this rapidly growing industry. This show will give us a great opportunity to showcase our hardfacing welding and thermal spray products as well as to meet potential partners and customers.”

Wire Arc Spray vs. Wire Flame Spray – Which process should be used?

Both wire arc spray and wire flame spray processes are widely used for a variety of applications in the thermal spray coating industry.  Typical applications include dimensional restoration, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and many others.

With the twin wire arc spray process, two isolated wires are brought to an intersection point where voltage is applied across the wires, establishing an arc that melts the tips of the wire.  An atomizing gas, normally air, is directed across the arc zone forcing the particles to accelerate towards the substrate.

Wire flame spray, on the other hand, uses a single wire that is fed into a flame, where the wire melts.  An air stream atomizes the molten particles and propels them onto the substrate.

Although both processes have their strengths, wire arc spray has been rapidly replacing wire flame spray in most applications, due to several technical, operational, and economical advantages.  The advantages and limitations of both processes can be outlined as follows:

Wire Arc Spray

Technical Advantages:

• Low heat input into the coating and substrate results in less stress
• High bond strengths (2-3 times greater than wire flame spray)
• Ability to spray thicker coatings
• Ideal for spraying onto non-metallic substrates such as plastic, ceramic, or glass
• Denser coatings
• Complete particle melting guaranteed

Economic Advantages:

• Much higher spray rates (typically 2-3 times greater than flame spray)
• Lower operating cost (1/2 that of flame spray)

Operational Advantages:

• Wide range of operating parameters
• Reproducibility
• Instant on-off is ideal for automation
• No gases needed – only air and electricity are used

Wire Flame Spray

Technical Advantages:

• Less oxide in most coatings
• Coatings can be easier to machine due to reduced oxide

Economic Advantages:

• Higher deposit efficiency with low melting point materials such as aluminum and zinc
• Lower initial equipment cost

Operational Advantages:

• Non-conductive wires can be sprayed
• Less fine dust created when spraying makes overspray less flammable or explosive
• More portable for on-site spraying

In summary, the wire arc spray process proves to be more advantageous. This process demonstrates greater bond strength, ability to spray thicker coatings, improved coating quality and higher spray rates.  These advantages have led to wire arc spray to be the principal choice for most metallic spray materials and applications. 

Comparison of Deposits of Wires

At Polymet Corporation, we are committed to delivering the highest quality product to our customers.  Relying on our professional expertise, we also believe in providing knowledgeable and helpful industry-related information.  As a manufacturer of high-performance hardfacing wire, welding wire, and thermal spray wire, we understand that deposition is critical during surface enhancement.

Wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity are just a few examples of surface properties that can be considerably transformed by applying a weld or thermal spray coating.  The article found below, written by Polymet experts Robert Unger, Richard Cook, and William Mosier, compares deposits of wires applied by welding, thermal spraying coating, and spray and fuse processes.

The specific methods of deposition Polymet assessed included Gas Metal Arc Welding, Wire Arc Spray, and Spray and Fuse.  The evaluation of these methods focused on the mechanical properties of deposits of three different alloys:  PMET 273 (FeCrBSi Amorphous Alloy), PMET 860 (Alloy 625), and POLYTUNG NiCrBWC.   All three metal cored wire materials have shown success in high-wear applications in both welded and sprayed form.

Key take-away points from the article:

• Deposition process advantages
• Insight into industry-leading surface enhancement materials
• Test results on metallography, microhardness, abrasion, and adhesive bond strength
• Specific applications benefiting from the evaluated materials

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Check out this great article and share with us your thoughts in the comments below!