Association for Materials Protection and Performance
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This course provides a comprehensive overview for army depot personnel who wish to be trained on how to properly prepare and apply coatings on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Explain how paint/coatings are used to control corrosionRecognize the various surface cleanliness standards commonly used for abrasive blast cleaningIdentify the requirements of SSPC-SP 2Identify commonly used power tools used to clean steel/metalIdentify the key safety concerns prior to and during abrasive blast cleaningIdentify how the air compressor, air drying equipment, and air hoses function within the larger abrasive blast cleaning equipment set-upIdentify how the metering valve and deadman switch work within the larger abrasive blast cleaning equipment set-upRecognize the function of a blast pot within an abrasive blast cleaning systemIdentify how to select the right abrasive for the projectDiscuss the proper surface preparation procedures for working with non-ferrous metalsRecognize proper coating storage conditionsIdentify proper mixing setup and techniqueDefine the terms pot life, induction time, and recoat windowIdentify how to use a WFT gageDescribe how to calculate proper DFT and WFT with and without thinningDescribe how to properly operate an airless spray systemDescribe how to use proper spray application techniques