TAGS: Marine / Protective Coatings
Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) create laser cladding technology that mitigates vessel corrosion and will deliver Life of Type Extension (LOTE) to Australia’s maritime industry.
Extending Marine Metal Life
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Our researchers work to enhance the performance of materials in extreme environments, allowing metal, glass and plastics to withstand damage for longer periods of time. Our researchers have found that tailored metal composite coatings for wear resistance can triple the service life of a part,” said professor Dr. Colin Hall, UniSA.
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We perform accelerated testing in erosion, corrosion and impact abrasion and combine these test results to predict wear rates in the real-world. This allows us to inform material and process optimization for defense primes and the Australian Defense Force and we can create tailor-made coatings that are deposited faster and better resist degradation,” continued Dr. Hall.
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Our facilities and equipment allow our researchers to enhance the resistance and longevity of materials used by industry and to enhance the protection of those materials. We work closely with multiple industry partners to develop and test materials for commercialization,” stated Dr. Hall.
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We have delivered a sovereign capability in optical component fabrication, thanks to our expertise and facilities around precision machining and optical coating and this has been used to deliver products like telescope mirrors,” added Dr. Hall.
UniSA supports defense industry capability and innovation through collaborative research projects with government and businesses across the sector.
Source: University of South Australia