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Understanding & Performing Salt Fog Corrosion Testing Class
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.
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| Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 | An A2LA accredited laboratory, Toledo, OH
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| Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 | An A2LA accredited laboratory, Toledo, OH
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| Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 | An A2LA accredited laboratory, Toledo, OH
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| Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Fee: $ 510.00 includes continental breakfast, lunch and beverages throughout the day. Transportation and lodging are not provided, but we will be happy to assist you in making your accommodations. |
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.
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