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 rates…check pH and specific gravity
• Specimen preparation, racking and positioning.
  Scribe panels…mask parts…position samples in working chamber.
• Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting
• Post test cleaning methods
• Evaluation of tested samples
  Measure creepback….blisters…percent red rust.
• Information regarding upcoming changes to B117.
• An overview of other similar corrosion test methods

Instructors:

Kevin A. Smith (Auto Technology Company) and Pat Carmody (National Exposure Testing) present the workshop.

Kevin is the chairman of ASTM 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 and active member of the Auto/Steel Partnership Corrosion Task Force and the SAE committee on the development of a new cosmetic test for auto body aluminum.

Pat has spent 19 years in the paint and pretreatment business . His unique experience has given him the opportunity to consult on various paint and pretreatment systems for improved corrosion performance. Pat brings a vast knowledge in terms of evaluating possible root cause for corrosion failure.

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.