The Superiority of Cold Spray Technology in Petroleum Vessels and Offshore Petroleum Operations
In the constantly changing oil and gas industry, advancements in technology have continually shaped the energy sector, providing efficient and innovative solutions. Traditional welding has long been the go-to method for the highly complex infrastructure that comprises most oil and gas operations. Whether it be oil rigs, pipelines, vessels, plants or other facilities, traditional welding […]
Cold Spray and the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)
Cold Spray technology has transformed multiple industries, with applications in aerospace, automotive, maritime, and the defense sector. It provides many benefits over traditional welding processes. One of the most significant advantages is that the cold spray process does not create heat affected zones. This is because Cold Spray has a significantly lower spray temperature than […]
Using Cold Spray to Mitigate Nuclear Storage Container Corrosion
In the ongoing discussions about carbon-neutral energy production, nuclear energy emerges as a promising solution. Unlike traditional sources like coal or gas, nuclear power plants produce energy without emitting harmful carbon dioxide into the air. However, as atoms split in nuclear reactors to create power, they leave behind materials that remain hazardous for thousands of […]
Applications for Cold Spray Technology in the Aerospace Industry
Cold spray technology has found various applications in the aerospace industry due to its ability to deposit and repair materials at low temperatures with no need for traditional melting and heat treatment processes. In many cases, aircraft parts that would typically require removal can be repaired in place which saves valuable time and money. Let’s […]
Cold Spray and the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)
Cold Spray technology has transformed multiple industries, with applications in aerospace, automotive, maritime, and the defense sector. It provides many benefits over traditional welding processes. One of the most significant advantages is that the cold spray process does not create heat affected zones. This is because Cold Spray has a significantly lower spray temperature than […]
The Superiority of Cold Spray Technology in Petroleum Vessels and Offshore Petroleum Operations
In the constantly changing oil and gas industry, advancements in technology have continually shaped the energy sector, providing efficient and innovative solutions. Traditional welding has long been the go-to method for the highly complex infrastructure that comprises most oil and gas operations. Whether it be oil rigs, pipelines, vessels, plants or other facilities, traditional welding […]
Introducing the Dragonfly™ Cold Spray System
When metal repairs must be performed swiftly in environments where large machinery may not be feasible, a reliable and portable solution is essential. VRC Metal Systems introduces the Dragonfly™ Cold Spray System—a cold spray solution meticulously designed for in-field repairs. This system eliminates the necessity of removing metal components that require off-site repairs, resulting in […]
Cold Spray vs Thermal Spray – An Overview
What do the aerospace, shipping, oil, gas, and mining industries all have in common? They have high-dollar components that cause even higher-dollar down-time when they require repair or replacement. These industries have traditionally relied on thermal spray processes, like flame spraying, arc spraying, and plasma spraying. These modalities have been in development since the early […]
U.S. Navy partners with VRC Metal Systems for Fleet Repair
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (USNI News) – If a part breaks on a ship or submarine sailing in a conflict zone or moored at its homeport, the fix just might be done with a portable welder or a mobile workshop set up on the pier in an unconventional way, using an innovative technology known as “cold […]
Senator Rounds tours VRC Metal Systems
Published: Sep. 4, 2023 RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – With the unit of B21 bombers scheduled to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base sometime next year, it’s vital that the base has equipment to quickly repair and maintain aircraft. Senator Rounds toured VRC metals recently and they are developing a tool that will do just […]