The development and current status of thermal spray at home and abroad are introduced in ths paper.The development tendency of thermal spray is discussed.A proposition for further developing of the technology in Hunan is put forward.

• 介绍了热喷涂技术的发展过程、国内外及湖南省现状，讨论了热喷涂技术的发展趋势，提出了发展湖南省热喷涂技术的建议。