CTSO™ Program 

The  ASM Thermal Spray Society has developed a certification program for the thermal spray community to recognize the quality of skills in the industry and enhance the value of certified Thermal Spray Operators.

Qualified thermal spray operators have the opportunity to prove they have achieved an industry wide qualification standard.

Click here for full details and to learn how to participate

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced


Frank J. Hermanek
FJH and Associates
Praxair Thermal Spray Product


Elliott R. Sampson
TAFA/Praxair Surface Technologies
(deceased)

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Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Call for Papers: Special Issue on Coatings for Energy Applications

Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (JTST) editor Christian Moreau has issued a Call for Papers for a special issue on Coatings for Energy Applications. The objective of this special issue is to review and highlight the most recent advances in thermal spray for energy applications.

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ITSC 2012

Online special: Save $200 on 
ITSC education courses. 
Use promo code EDUITSC.

Keep up with the latest research, technology and applications in the thermal spray industry by attending this international forum of the thermal spray community.

Don’t miss these Lectures!

Brian J. Fitzgerald Exxon Mobil	Mitch Dorfman, FASM Sulzer Metco Fellow

The following papers will be presented: 

• Controlling Maintenance Costs by the Use of Thermal Spray in the Petrochemical Industry (Fitzgerald)
• Upcoming Global Opportunities and Challenges in the Thermal Spray Industry (Dorfman)

Complete technical program is now available.

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Safety Tip of the Week:

From Environmental Research Center

Common Chemicals Classified Carcinogens

By National Toxicology Program

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Safety Alert
Use of Lathes in TS Operations