Thermal Spraying Plasma ARC and Flame Spray Technology

The first 70 pages are an extensive introduction to the principles and general methods, with the remainder of the book being more specific procedures. Chapter titles include ...(1) Thermal Spray Fundamentals ...(2) Thermal Spray Materials ...(3) Thermal Spray Coating Cost and Service Life ...(4) Thermal Spray Coating Selection ...(5) Surface Preparation including Abrasion Blasting ...(6) Thermal Spray Coating Applications ...(7) Finishing of Thermal Sprayed Coatings ...(8) Sealing and Painting of Thermal Spray Coatings ...(9) Thermal Spray Coating Inspection and Testing ...(10) Thermal Spray Applicator and Equipment Qualification ...(11) Maintenance of Thermal Spray Coatings ...(12) Safety ...(13) Environment and Worker Protection Regulations ...(14) Appendix: Selected Sections from the Procedure Handbook for Shipboard Thermal Sprayed Coating Applications.