AP200 Automated Plasma Spraying Complex
The AP200 automated plasma spraying complex ensures high repeatability in the spraying process of special coatings for both new parts and coatings during repair and restoration work.
Purpose
Design, manufacturing, and maintenance of gas turbine engines for aviation, power generation, and gas pumping units.
System plasma-forming parameters:
Plasma-forming gases, combination options ― Ar / Ar + N2 / Ar + H2 / Ar + N2 + H2
Ar consumption range ― 0...200 nl/min
N2 consumption range ― 0...100 nl/min
H2 consumption range ― 0; 0.5...20 nl/min
Maximum welding current for the system ― 1200 A
Equipment Composition
View A
- Plasma torch cooling system chiller
- Stand with Robot Controller and Voltage Stabilizer
- Noise protection chamber with sliding cargo door
- Operator stand with system control panel
- Industrial robot with plasma torch
- Switching module
- 2-axis positioner
- Exhaust ventilation hood
- Powder feeders
View B
- Gas cabinet
- Control cabinet
- Power source for plasma torch
- Main distribution control cabinet
- Supply ventilation duct
- Floor cooling stand for parts
- Filter-ventilation unit (FVU)
System Components
F4MB90XL Plasma Torch
Ar flow for the F4MB90XL plasma torch — 35...100 nl/min
N2 flow for the F4MB90XL plasma torch — 0; 0...30 nl/min
H2 flow for the F4MB90XL plasma torch — 0; 0.5...15 nl/min
Maximum welding current for the IRS F4MB90-XL plasma torch — 1000 A
Maximum power for the IRS F4MB90-XL plasma torch — 55 kW
Plasma Torch Cooling System
Temperature control of cooling liquid after the plasma torch
Conductivity control of cooling liquid
Mechanical purification system for cooling liquid
Cooling liquid flow control
Powder Transport System
Type of transport gas — Ar, N2
Transport gas flow — 0...70 nl/min
Type of powder flow control — volumetric
Powder flow adjustment — 0; 1 to 10 rev/min
Powder mixing adjustment in the feeder — 0...100 rev/min
Number of feeder container positions — 4 pcs.
Feeder container capacity — 1.5 and 5 L
Industrial Manipulator
Type — Industrial robot
Number of robot axes — 6 pcs.
Lifting capacity — 20 kg
Movement speed — up to 5000 mm/s
Horizontal movement (from robot base) — up to 1850 mm
Vertical movement (from robot base) — up to 2150 mm
Positioning accuracy of the plasma torch relative to the positioner — ±0.2 mm max
Support for additional axes — up to 3
Cooling liquid flow control
Part Positioner
Number of degrees of freedom — 2 pcs.
Load capacity at table center — 500 kg
Positioning accuracy — ±0.1° max
Table tilt angle — 0...±90°
Table rotation speed — 0...300 rpm
Table diameter — 800 mm
Number of T-slots for securing parts and fixtures — 8 pcs.
Examples of the Complex in Action
Gallery of completed projects
