Thermal Spray Manual - A Practical Reference Guide

✍ Scribed by AWS Product Development Committee

• Publisher: American Welding Society (AWS)
• Year: 1996
• Leaves: 183
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This well illustrated Manual is the result of a National Shipbuilding Research Program conducted by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. It introduces the practitioner to thermal spraying, including fundamentals, sequencing the job, applications, processes, coating selection, finishing, training, certification, and safety. The purpose of this manual is to provide fundamentals and to assist in the use of the thermal spray processes in the refurbishment of shipboard machinery components. This document provides fundamental information for a variety of intended users, including design engineers, thermal spray engineers, production shop supervisors, journey man thermal spray operators, shop planners and machinists. It serves as an excellent training manual.
Content:
Front Matter
• Glossary
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
1. Fundamentals of Thermal Spraying
2. Sequence of a Thermal Spray Job
3. Applications
4. Thermal Spraying Processes
5. Coating Selection
6. Preparing a Machinery Component for Thermal Spraying
7. Thermal Spray Operations
8. Finishing of Thermal Sprayed Coatings
9. Quality Assurance
10. Training and Certification
11. Procedure/Operator Qualifications
12. Safety & Environment
• Disclaimer