Cold spraying technology is relatively unknown but fast developing coating technology. The aim of this work is to combine cold spraying technology with computer numerical control for the purpose of spraying aluminium powder on ZnO ceramic surfaces. During the experimental phase, Emco concept mill 105 didactic CNC machine was integrated with a Dymet portable cold spray machine. With this system, aluminium coating was applied to a ZnO ceramic tile. The analysis of results consisted of coating thickness analysis and verification of coating bond strength by pull off test according to ISO 4624 standard. The results confirmed the suitability of the cold spray technology for the deposition of aluminium on ZnO ceramic surfaces.
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