Thermal Spray Inspector Training (THERMAL INSP) Course

This program covers the inspection of thermal spray from pre-surface preparation through coating application.

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Why attend - benefits of attending

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After attending this course you will be able to:

• Recognize and describe the proper role of the inspector

• Recognize common inspection hold points and quality control procedures for thermal spray inspection

• Implement and follow correct thermal spray inspection procedures for surface preparation and application

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What this course covers

• Thermal spray process overview

• The inspector’s role

• Inspection hold points

• Thermal spray inspection procedures

• Inspecting surface preparation

• Inspecting applied TSC

• Thermal spray safety

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Course format

The classroom session consists of an 8-hour lecture and is supplemented by workshops in which students learn how to navigate the NAVSEA Standard Item on thermal spray and a DOT specification and complete a four-station exercise of common thermal spray inspection tests, including profile, film thickness, tensile pull-off, and mandrel bend test.

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How to achieve the Thermal Spray Inspection Specialty

Enroll and complete course requirements

• Successful completion of the Thermal Spray Inspection (THERMAL INSP) Course

• Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

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Meet certification requirements

• Current Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1), Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2), or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3) certification

Take required exams

• Thermal Spray Inspector Level 2 Exam