Accepted Practices Committee

The mission of the Thermal Spray Society (TSS) Accepted Practices Committee is to serve as a comprehensive resource to the thermal spray industry for those topics relating to thermal spray process and coating characterization. This will be accomplished by enlisting industry experts who will oversee the generation and publication of reference documents relating to testing procedures and limitations, as well as advanced methods for process and coating characterization. Emphasis will be on educating the industry on the application of new testing and characterization methods as well as the proper methodology of existing methods.

In addition to more traditional topics such as metallographic preparation and mechanical testing, this committee, through its connections in academia and research, will offer tutorials and insights into new methods of process and coating characterization. Reference documents generated by the committee and subcommittees will be reviewed and approved by the TSS Board. Timeline to complete projects will be the responsibility of the Committee. Once completed and approved, these documents will be published on the TSS website and in iTSSe quarterly magazine, TSS eNews, and other publications identified by the Committee and based on subject matter.

Staff Liaison: Nicole Hale