Category: Blog Post

  • Hot Jobs In Cold Spray Technology

    Hot Jobs In Cold Spray Technology

    Since moving to Box Elder, South Dakota, VRC Metal Systems has tripled our facility size and added over twenty new jobs. That’s significant growth for a small business – and we’re not stopping there! We plan on getting to 100 employees soon.

  • Aerospace Repairs With Cold Spray Technology

    Aerospace Repairs With Cold Spray Technology

    Many of the aircraft of the world’s airlines are approaching middle-age, and like many middle-aged things, time makes some “tweaks” and repairs necessary. However, even as components wear out, economics drive a desire for extended use, or “life cycles.”  These needs create a challenging problem for airlines to solve safely.  How can one continue operating…

  • 5 Advantages of the Cold Spray Coating Process

    5 Advantages of the Cold Spray Coating Process

    Repairing or replacing equipment in your organization can be expensive and time-consuming. When a vital piece of equipment craters, the expense of repairs doesn’t stop at the machine. The Cold Spray Coating Process can reduce or eliminate downtime, and provide several other benefits to companies that make and fix products.  VRC Metal Systems​ partners with…

  • Extending Product Life Through Cold Spray Technology

    Extending Product Life Through Cold Spray Technology

    Replacing worn-out or damaged products presents a variety of challenges for any company. Extending product life cycle stages as much as possible is the goal of many an Operations Director or COO. The cost of replacement can be prohibitive as well as unexpected when a part breaks down. Plus, replacing equipment often means significant downtime…

  • ROI of Cold Spray Technology

    ROI of Cold Spray Technology

    Are you trying to decide whether or not to invest in cold spray technology? Maybe you are already sold on the process but want more information on how to convince others that the return on investment of cold spray technology will prove to be worth it?  The advantages of using cold spray coatings vs. the…

  • Challenges in Aircraft Metal Repair

    Challenges in Aircraft Metal Repair

    Think about the tremendous and constant stress on an aircraft in flight. Aircraft repair must be a careful and reliable endeavor to ensure passengers and crew safety, as well as meeting the highest safety compliance standards in the world.   Choosing a strategy for aircraft repair requires diligence and near-ridiculous attention to detail for your planes…

  • Metal Repair and other Shipyard Activities

    Metal Repair and other Shipyard Activities

    The shipbuilding industry’s goal is to keep people and products moving safely across our lakes and seas. Read on to learn more about the different activities involved in building, repairing, and modernizing today’s ocean-going vessels.

  • Cold Spray Applications to Prevent Corrosion in Seawater

    Cold Spray Applications to Prevent Corrosion in Seawater

    Marine corrosion is a significant issue that can cost a business a considerable amount. In most cases, repair is the more cost-effective solution for maintaining and protecting metal parts in a marine environment. Read on to discover everything you need to know about cold spray applications to prevent seawater corrosion.

  • Cold Spray Coating Process Protects Against Various Types of Corrosion

    Cold Spray Coating Process Protects Against Various Types of Corrosion

    The cold spray coating process offers excellent corrosion prevention and repair without the risk that other thermal spray coatings and weld overlays present to completed components. Read on to learn more about corrosion-resistant spray coatings.

  • Why You Should Hire Veterans

    Why You Should Hire Veterans

    Hiring veterans is an investment every company owner should make in their organizational success. Find out why, at VRC Metal Systems, we understand the unique superpowers that veterans bring to our company intimately, but many other owners and managers may not.