Shear Punch Testing for the Ductility Evaluation of Cold-Sprayed Copper Coatings

Key Points

• Ductility assessment for cold-sprayed coatings reveals significant insights into mechanical properties.
• Shear punch testing provides quantifiable data on ductility during evaluations of copper coatings.
• Analysis focuses on the strain response of the coatings to mechanical shear forces applied.
• Potential improvements in coating performance highlight the importance of evaluating ductility.