Thermal Spraying Technology R&D LaboratoriesPublic announcements

FY2023 (Apr. 2023–Mar. 2024)

Journal, Magagine Author Title
Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 98, 28 July 2023 T. Izumi (Tocalo)
M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
Numerical Simulation of the 3D propeller repair process by laser cladding of SUS316L on SUS304
Press Release / GEAR Material Unit / National Institute of Technology, Suzuka College H. Kanematsu, R. Kawai (National Institute of Technology, Suzuka College)
T. Kamijo (National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College)
T. Kato (National Institute of Technology, Oyama College)
Tocalo Co., Ltd. and GEAR Material Unit develop anti-viral coating material!
Transactions of Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Vol.54, No.6, 2023 N. Seki, D. Takahashi, S. Nishino (Ibaraki University)
S. Tanaka, M. Kumakawa (Tocalo)
M. Kota (Yamanoi Seiki)
Technology to improve the durability of coating molds in press processing of ultra-high tensile steel
Thermal Spraying Technology, Vol.60, No.4, 2023 T. Suidzu Role and application of thermal spray technology in 3R
Pulp & paper Technology / Association Technical Information Magazine Y. Kawabe Basic characteristics of thermal spraying technology and application examples in the paper and pulp field
Doctoral course dissertation hearing / Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo R. Yamasaki Research on the application of thermal spray technology to the semiconductor industry
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FY2022 (Apr. 2022–Mar. 2023)

Journal, Magagine Author Title
Surface & Coatings Technology, Volume 439, 15 June 2022 Y. Yamazaki, M. Morikawa (Chiba University)
T. Hamaguchi, Y.Habu, Y.Ohide, K. Takagi (Tocalo)
Relationship between the mechanical properties and structure of a suspension plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coating with columnar microstructure
Journal of Japan TAPPI, Vol.76, No.10 Y. Iwane The latest thermal spraying technology that solves various problems in the paper machine dry part
Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, volume 32, pages111–123 (2023) M. Arai, T. Muramatsu (Tokyo University of Science)
K. Ito (Suwa University of science)
T. Izumi, H. Yokota (Tocalo)
Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of Repairing Process by Laser Direct Energy Deposition
Thermal Spraying Technology, Vol.60, No.1, 2023 N. Mifune, Y. Wakabayashi Walk of Tocalo, and to the next generation
Journal of Japan Laser Processing Society, Vol.30, No.1, 2023 H. Yokota Application of Laser to Surface Modification Contributing to Carbon Neutrality
Surface & Coatings Technology, Volume 456, 15 March 2023 Y. Yamazaki, M. Shinomiya (Chiba University)
T. Hamaguchi, Y.Habu, K. Takagi (Tocalo)
Effect of the microstructure of suspension plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings on their thermal cycling damage
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FY2021 (Apr. 2021–Mar. 2022)

Journal, Magagine Author Title
Acta Materialia 216 (2021) 117152 T. Ogawa a, T. Matsudaira, D. Yokoe, E. Kawai, N. Kawashima, C. Fisher,T. Kato, S. Kitaoka (JFCC)
Y. Habu (Tocalo)
Spontaneously Formed Nanostructures in Double Perovskite Rare-Earth Tantalates for Thermal Barrier Coatings
Journal of JTSS,Vol.58, No.2, 2021, Japan Thermal Spray Society H.Yokota Commentary article; Laser Processing of Thermal Spray Coating (Melt Process)
Transactions of the JSME, No.21-00092 K. Ito, K. Inada, M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Fukushi, H. Yokota, T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
High-temperature Tensile / Fatigue Strength Characteristics of Stainless Steel Overlaid and Repaired by Laser Metal Lamination Method
Journal of JTSS,Vol.58, No.3, 2021 Japan Thermal Spray Society H. Saito (Tohoku University)
K. Shinoda (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology [AIST])
A. Kanno (Tocalo)
Commentary article; Report on ITSC2021 "Metal Lamination Technology by Thermal Spraying"
Monthly Tribology, Aug 2021 (No.408) T. Suidzu Commentary article; Thermal Spraying Technique for Improving Tribology Characteristics
Thermal Spraying Technology, Vol.41, No.2, 2021 (Sanpo Publications Incorporated.) Y. Takatani Serial article; Basics of Corrosion / Anticorrosion "Corrosion of Stainless Steel"
Journal of JTSS,Vol.59, No.1, 2022, Japan Thermal Spray Society A. Kanno Comparison of Thermal Spray Coating and Plating Characteristics
Monthly Welding Technology, Mar 2022 (Sanpo Publications Incorporated.) T. Suidzu Commentary article; Coating Technology that contributes to Environmental Improvement
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FY2020 (Apr. 2020–Mar. 2021)

Journal, Magagine Author Title
Journal of Thermal Spray Technologies, Vol.29, No.4 M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
Fusion and TBC Penetration Characteristics of Volcanic Ash Collected from Active Volcano
Mechanical Engineering Journal, Vol.7, No.2 M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
Brick Model for Nonlinear Deformation and Micro Cracking in Thermal Barrier Coating (JSME Paper Award)
Engineering Research Express, Vol.2, No.025037 M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
Numerical Simulation on Internal Stress Evolution Based on Formulation of Thermally Grown Oxide in Thermal Barrier Coatings
Journal of The Society of Materials Science, Japan, Vol.69, No.10 K. Inada, M. Arai, K. Ito (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu, H. Yokota (Tocalo)
Study on Control of Fatigue Crack Propagation by Pulsed Laser Irradiation
Thermal Spraying Technology, Vol.40, No.1 (Sanpo Publications Incorporated.) T. Suidzu (Tocalo) Commentary article; Regarding Future Coating Technology
Journal of the Surface Finishing Society of Japan, Vol.72, No.1 T. Suidzu (Tocalo) Special Feature; Corrosion Resistance and Surface Treatment Technology for Infrastructure Equipment "Thermal Spraying Technology Applied to Power Generation Equipment"
Thermal Spraying Technology, Vol.40, No.2 (Sanpo Publications Incorporated.) Sanpo Publications Incorporated.
Interviewee:
T. Suidzu, H. Yokota, T. Fukushi (Tocalo)
Interview article; Visiting The Site / Core Base of Tocalo, Which Continues to Challenge The Development of New Technologies and New Applications
Journal of Japan Boiler Association, 426, 2021 M. Arai, K. Ito (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Fukushi, H. Yokota, T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
On Tensile Strength Property of SUS 304 Stainless Steel Repaired by Laser Metal Deposition Method
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FY2019 (Apr. 2019–Mar. 2020)

Journal, Magagine Author Title
Journal of JTSS,Vol.59, No.2, 2019, Japan Thermal Spray Society A. Kanno (Tocalo)
K. Shinoda, M. Suzuki, M. Shahien (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology [AIST])
Y. Ichikawa (Tohoku University)
ITSC Special Edition: Shift of Research Topics Observed from International Thermal Spray Conference
JFCC/Press release S. Kitaoka (Japan Fine Ceramics Center)
Joint Researcher (Tocalo)
Achievement of Excellent Thermal Barrier Property Due to Formation of Nano-Domains in Thermal Barrier Coating Material
Journal of JIME,Vol.55, No.1, 2020, The Japan Institute of Marine Engineering A. Kanno (Tocalo) Surface Modification Technology by Thermal Spraying–Toward the Application of Thermal Spraying Technology to Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Journal , Vol.7, No.2, 2020: 20-00010. E. Yonemichi, K. Ito, M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
Brick Model for Nonlinear Deformation and Micro Cracking in Thermal Barrier Coating
Surface & Coatings Technology / ELSEVIER Journal, Vol.394, No.125881, 2020 A. Kanno, K. Takagi (Tocalo)
M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
Influence of Chemical Composition, Grain Size, and Spray Condition on Cavitation Erosion Resistance of High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel Thermal-Sprayed WC Cermet Coating
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FY2018 (Apr. 2018–Mar. 2019)

Journal, Magagine Author Title
Journal of Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Vol.72, No.6, 2018 T. Suidzu Commentary article; Plasma Spraying Technology
Transactions of the JSME, Vol.84, No.863, 2018,The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers M. Arai, K. Ito (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
Tensile and Fatigue Strength of SUS304 Stainless Steel Repaired by a High Velocity Oxy-Fuel Thermal Spraying
Journal of Japan Boiler Association, 412, 2018 M. Arai, T. Morinaga, K. Ito (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu, H. Yokota (Tocalo)
H. Nishida, (The Chugoku Electric Power co.,inc.)
K. Toshitani (Japan Ultra-high Temperature Materials Research Institute)
Development of Pulse-Laser Repairing Technique for Fatigue Crack
NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN,LTD. / Contributed to the special feature of thermal spraying technology H. Yokota (Tocalo) Combination of Thermal Spraying Technology and Laser Technology
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FY2017 (Apr. 2017–Mar. 2018)

Journal, Magagine Author Title
Journal of Japan Thermal Spray Society, Japan Thermal Spray Society T. Suidzu, S. Nishizako (Tocalo)
M. Arai (Tokyo University of Science)
Fabrication of APS-CoNiCrAlY and NiCoCrAlY Coatings with a Superior High-Temperature Oxidation Property
Journal of Thermal Spray Technology S. Takahashi (Tokyo Metropolitan University)
M. Akoshima (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology [AIST])
A. Kanno, T. Suidzu (Tocalo)
Thermal Conductivity and Interfacial Thermal Resistance of Thermal Barrier Coatings
Transactions of the JSME (Feb.), The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers T. Morinaga, M. Arai, K. Ito (Tokyo University of Science)
T. Suidzu, H. Yokota (Tocalo)
H. Nishida (The Chugoku Electric Power co.,inc.)
K. Toshitani (Japan Ultra-high Temperature Materials Research Institute)
Reliability Evaluation for Thin-Walled Components Repaired by Fiber Laser
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