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 cree-pback, 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)
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.
| When: | Location: |
| Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 | Auto Technology in Strongsville, Ohio |
| Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 | Auto Technology in Strongsville, Ohio |
| 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. |
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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.
