Plasma spray fabrication of near-net-shape ceramic objects

Shangzhao Shi, Jiann-Yang Hwang

Institute of Materials Processing, Department of Materials Science and Engineering Michigan Technological University,Houghton, MI 49931.

DOI: 10.4236/jmmce.2003.22012                

Abstract

Among near net shape approaches, plasma spray deposition has its own advantages. It can perform ultrahigh temperature heating, produce components with layered compositions and structures, and fabricate thin-wall and large diameter objects. In this paper, the microstructural characteristics and their influential factors were reviewed in the light of the plasma spray forming process.

Keywords

Plasma spray, deposition,

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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