A Through-Process Experimental Approach to Enable Optimization of Cold Sprayed Al 7075 Consolidation Performance

Abstract This work employs an example of a through process experiment systematic approach to study the relationship among powder properties, cold spray (CS) processing parameters, and consolidated specimen behavior combined effort characterization methods computational models. will allow for isolation variables that can affect CS deposit properties. In this study, Al 7075 was used as feedstock produce coating using industry-standard parameters. Techniques such SEM, EDS, XRD, nanoindentation, tensile testing were characterize properties both deposits. addition, thermodynamic modeling guide interpretation microstructural features specimen. Finally, additive yield strength model employed quantify strengthening components introduced process.