An innovative system designed especially for automotive sector, SmartSprayComau uses Plasma Transferred Wire Arc (PTWA) technology to coat cylinder bores creating a thin layer of hard material by spraying molten metallic particles at extremely high speed.
Comau added value
Experience: Decades of Body and Powertrain machinery expertise coupled with leadership in thermal spray
Versatility: Wide range of modular configurations make it suitable for low to high volume installations
Monolithic aluminum block
Cost and weight reduction
Reduced aluminum engine package
Product and production flexibility
Better thermodynamics
Eco Benefits
NVH, knock and friction reduction
No gaps, low heat (Q) capacity
Friction reduction of up to 55%
Up to 3 times more durable than cast iron
Start Stop enabler
More efficient emission
Increased fuel economy of up to 3%