Classes

At this one-day workshop you will receive:

• A step-by-step discussion of ASTM B117, Procedure for Operating a Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• Hands on demonstration using over 10 corrosion chambers on site!
  Take actual collection ratescheck pH and specific gravity
• Specimen preparation, racking and positioning.
  Scribe panelsmask partsposition samples in working chamber.
• Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting
• Post test cleaning methods
• Evaluation of tested samples
  Measure creepback.blisterspercent red rust.
• Information regarding upcoming changes to B117.
• An overview of other similar corrosion test methods

Instructors:

Kevin A. Smith (Auto Technology Company)

Mr. Smith’s qualifications include:

• Chairman of ASTM B117 (G01.05.03.01) Task Group on Salt Spray Testing
• Co-chair of the SAE Automotive Corrosion & Prevention Committee
• US voting member for ISO TC35
• Active member of the Auto/Steel Partnership Corrosion Task Force
• Active member SAE committee on the development of a new cosmetic test for auto body aluminum.

•          President of an A2LA accredited corrosion test laboratory. 

All attendees will receive a course notebook, which includes a copy of the current B117 and other related standards. A certificate of completion for training records is also provided.