Metallizing is a term that has been used throughout the years to encompass many forms of metal coating. It is defined as any process that applies a metal coating to another metallic or non-metallic surface. Someone, depending on the industry and who you’re talking to, could be referring to many different industrial processes, including thermal spray. They could also be referring to hot-dip galvanizing, cold spray technology, and many more.

Tungsten carbide is a ceramic used in many different applications; from wedding rings to drill bits. As an integral part of the coating world, tungsten carbide coatings help many heavy industrial companies stay up and running longer. Learn more about three common types of tungsten carbide coatings and when to use them.

Each thermal spray process has a few materials that it is really good at applying. There are also some coating materials that can only be applied by certain processes. One of those coating categories is ceramic thermal spray coatings. Learn about three common types of ceramic coatings, their benefits and their uses.