COLD SPRAY LEADERS

VRC Metal Systems, LLC, has developed cold spray systems that allow for agile, high-quality metal repairs to be completed for a variety of industrial and manufacturing applications. By focusing on developing high-tech and cutting-edge technology that is also efficient and reliable, we offer solutions that were never before possible.

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GEN III™ PORTABLE HIGH PRESSURE COLD SPRAY SYSTEM

VRC Raptor™ Cold Spray Systems

AUTOMATED ADDITIVE AND SUBTRACTIVE SYSTEMS

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In 2007, Rob Hrabe retired from the Air Force after 22 years of service and started HF Webster Engineering Services to commercialize promising metal deposition and repair technologies from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T). In 2010, Rob helped recruit Dr. Christian Widener to take over the director position of the Arbegast Materials Processing and Joining Laboratory at SDSM&T, and together they began investigating repair technologies for the Department of Defense, and cold spray in particular.

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We provide on-site support for all our services as standard

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Products can be configured by one of our experienced technicians.

EQUIPMENT LEASE

We offer a variety of equipment lease options for you and your company.

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Improving Base Material with High-Pressure Cold Spray

January 14, 2022

Metal components are often susceptible to corrosion, thinning, or fatigue as a part accumulates more

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Use of Cold Spray to Improve Hydropower

December 20, 2021

Hydropower is a sustainable renewable energy source that can power homes, factories, and cities. It

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How Mobile Cold Spray Repair Can Help Shipyards Save Money

November 7, 2021

Thousands of ships continually sail the oceans to move people and goods. Just like any

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our products

GEN III™ PORTABLE HIGH PRESSURE COLD SPRAY SYSTEM

VRC Raptor™ Cold Spray Systems

AUTOMATED ADDITIVE AND SUBTRACTIVE SYSTEMS

welcome to

VRC METAL SYSTEMS

Industries

Aerospace

Maritime

Engine REBUILD

Equipment

Affiliations & Certifications

OUR SERVICES

latest blogs

Improving Base Material with High-Pressure Cold Spray

Use of Cold Spray to Improve Hydropower

How Mobile Cold Spray Repair Can Help Shipyards Save Money

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