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Arc Spraying Open Cell Foam
Open cell foam is a versatile material used in numerous applications due to its soft formable nature and although it has a springy structure, a zinc coating can be applied using the Arc Spray process to the open cell foam with no noticeable detriment to its performance.
This application not only highlights the low heat input of the Arc Spray process, but also shows an example of an application used on movie sets to provide sturdier props. Zinc spraying the open cell foam structure/workpiece reduces the need for replacement after being exposed to wear and tear on set.
