AMDRY

301 Cast Crushed

Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt
Thermal Spray Powder
Technical Bulletin #10-649
Issued October 2000
Supersedes June, 1985
TM
#10-649 1 AMDRY 301 Cast Crushed Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt Thermal Spray Powder
AMDRY 301 is a complex compound composed of cobalt, tungsten and carbon. When plasma arc
sprayed the product is an intricate formulation of cobalt and tungsten carbides chemically similar to
AMDRY 302. AMDRY 301 has a much finer particle size range than AMDRY 302 thus permitting the
application of finer, denser, and harder deposits. The material is not as technique sensitive as
AMDRY 302, thus a more consistent sprayed product is assured.
Coatings of AMDRY 301 are recommended for use in applications, less than 482 C (900 F) , where hard,
wear resistant surfaces are required.
AMDRY 301 meets the material requirements of the following specifications:
Aerospace Material Specification AMS 7879
Boeing Co. BMS 10-67 Type 1
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft PWA 1301
AiResearch EMS 52432 Class IX
USAF MIL-P-83348, Type II, Class I, Comp A
General Electric Company Aircraft Engine Group, B50TF175, Class A
Motoren and Turbinen Union MTU 317
Chemical Composition
Carbon (C) 3.9%
Cobalt (Co) 12.0%
Tungsten (W) Balance
Sieve Analysis
-325 Mesh +5 Microns (-45 m + 5 m)
Melting Temperature
Tungsten Carbide 5031-5175 F
(WC/W
2
C) (2777-2857 C)
Cobalt (Co) 1495 C (2723 F)
Plasma arc sprayed coatings of AMDRY 301 are extremely hard. Rockwell 15N 86 minimum, and
dense with a nominal value of 0.497 lb/cu in (13.175 g/cc). Adherence, measured over a lightly grit
blasted surface (90 RMS) is greater than 6.0 KSI (41 MPa).
Typical Properties of Powder
Customer Specifications
AMDRY

301 Cast Crushed Tungsten
Carbide-Cobalt Thermal Spray Powder
Typical Properties of Sprayed Material
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Anticipated microstructure is illustrated in the attached photomicrograph. Blocky carbides are depicted
uniformly distributed throughout a cobalt rich matrix. High density with relatively minute quantities of
pores or voids is evident.
AMDRY 301 is extremely smooth as sprayed (less than 150 rms) and is often used in this condition.
Where finer finishes are required, AMDRY 301 may be ground to achieve the desired requirements.
Wherever possible use a 400 grit diamond wheel with very light infeeds, less than .025 mm (.001
inches) per pass and finish with cuts of less than 0.0127 mm (.0005 inches) per pass; use a flood
coolant. When diamond wheels are not available rough grinding may be accomplished with a 60 grit
silicon carbide wheel, finish with a 150 grit silicon carbide wheel. Do not use aluminum oxide wheels
when grinding AMDRY 301 or other AMDRY thermal spray products unless explicitly recommended.
Always spray AMDRY 301 in a well ventilated area. Avoid prolonged inhalation or contact with the skin.
When AMDRY 301 is to be sprayed for extended periods it is recommended that the spray area be
equipped with a water wash exhaust booth and the operator provided with protective clothing. Owing
to their fineness and high surface area, thermal spray powders have a tendency to pick-up moisture
which may reduce their flow characteristics. Flowability may be maintained by storage in a warm
cabinet or drying the powder at 93 to 121 C (200-250 F) for 2 hours prior to use. Drying should be
accomplished with the container seal removed and the lid slightly loosened. Storage containers should
be tumbled prior to transferring the spray material to the powder feed unit. This will guard against pos-
sible powder separation caused by settling during transit or storage.
AMDRY 301 or other AMDRY tungsten carbide coatings can be used at temperatures up to 482 C (900 F).
AMDRY 301 may be plasma arc sprayed using argon as the primary plasma forming gas. Application
using combustion gas-flame spray techniques is not recommended. Either helium or hydrogen may
be used as a secondary gas. However, where helium is utilized maximum coating thickness should be
restricted to 0.51 mm (0.020 inches) ; with other gas combinations thickness limitation is 0.035 inches
(0.89 mm).
The below listed parameters are the most widely used for the equipment noted. Where application
requires, parameters should be varied slightly to obtain the optimum AMDRY 301 deposit. Parameters
can be furnished for other pieces of equipment on request.
Plasma-Technik Spray System
A/H2 A/He
Gun: F4 F4
Nozzle: #6 Internal Feed Standard
Application
Finishing
Recommendations
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Powder Port:
Type #1 (1.5 mm/0.059 in) #2 (1.8 mm/0.071 in)
Gage Not Required #6
Angle 75 90
Disc rpm
(1)
20 14
Hopper NL with motor NL with motor
Gases: Pressure Flow Pressure Flow
Primary (A) 3.0 8.0 2.8 9.5
Secondary
(2)
3.0 1.5 3.0 6.0
Carrier (A) 2.5 3.0 3.0 6.5
Amps: 820 600
Voltage: 60 78
Spray Distance: 4.5-5.5 in 4.5-5.5 in
(114-140 mm) (114-140 mm)
Spray Rate: 5.0-5.5 lb/hr 5.5-6.5 lb/hr
(38-42 g/min) (42-49 g/min)
(1)
As a starting point, adjust to indicated spray rate.
(2)
Adjust flow as required to obtain indicated voltage.
Metco 3M/7M Plasma Spray System
A/H
(2)
A/He
(2)
Nozzle: GE GP
Powder Port: #2 #3
Meter Wheel: S S
Wheel rpm
(1)
: 15 10
Gases: psi (kPa) Flow psi (kPa) Flow
Primary 100 (690) 100 75 (517) 35
Secondary
(3)
50 (345) 10 55 (379) 50
Carrier 100 (690) 37 75 (517) 37
Amps: 390-400 490-500
Volts: 55-60 45-50
Spray Distance: 3.0-4.0 inches 3.0-4.0 inches
(76-102 mm) (76-102 mm)
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Spray Rate: 7.0-8.0 lbs/hr 3.5-4.0 lbs/hr
(53-60 g/min) (26-30 g/min)
(1) As a starting point, adjust to indicated spray rate.
(2) Use Argon distribution ring.
(3) Adjust flow as required to obtain indicated voltage. Do not reduce hydrogen flow to zero or elevate
above 25.
Plasmadyne Spray Systems
Gun: SG-1B
(1)
SG-100
Anode 901-12 2083-105
Cathode 901-14 1083A-104
Gas Injector 1083A-2083-110
Gases: psi (kPa) Flow psi (kPa) Orifice
Primary (A) 100 (690) 60 150 (1035) 56
Auxiliary
(2)
100 (690) 30 200 (1380) 80
Carrier (A) 100 (690) 12 100 (690) 77
Open Circuit Voltage: 160
Operating Voltage: 35 67
Amps: 380 900
Spray Distance: 2.0-3.0 in 5.0 in
(51 to 76 mm) (127 mm)
Spray Rate Setting: A/30 1.4
(1)
Use 901 high velocity attachment with argon cover gas wand. Set argon pressure at 50 psi
(345 kPa) with a flow of 30 cfh (14 l/min)
(2)
SG-1B: Hydrogen; SG-100: Helium, Mode 80 kW Mach II
Always spray AMDRY 301 in a well ventilated area. Avoid prolonged inhalation or contact with the skin.
When Amdry 301 is to be sprayed for extended periods it is recommended that the spray area be
equipped with a water wash exhaust booth and the operator provided with protective clothing.
Owing to their fineness and high surface area, thermal spray powders have a tendency to pick-up
moisture which may reduce their flow characteristics. Flowability may be maintained by storage in a
warm cabinet or drying the powder at 93-121 C (200-250 F) for 2 hours prior to use. Drying should
be accomplished with the container seal removed and the lid slightly loosened. Storage containers
should be tumbled prior to transferring the spray material to the powder feed unit. This will guard
against possible powder separation caused by settling during transit or storage.
Recommendations
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