Non-Destructive Adhesion Testing of Plasma-Sprayed Coatings Using Ultrasounds and Laser Shocks

Abstract

To address drawbacks with conventional destructive adhesion tests, two advanced nondestructive methods were developed to characterize the acoustic response of coating-substrate bonding. These new tests, immersion ultrasonic testing and laser shock adhesion testing, are discussed in this contribution. The paper describes the test process and results as compared to traditional destructive testing. The advantages and drawbacks of the techniques are addressed.