INDT 240 - Manufacturing Coatings and Surface Finish

1. Determine the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for each process operation. [c]
2. Describe the use of a JSA (Job Safety Analysis) procedure. [f]
3. Explain the basic steps required to apply a coating to a part. [f]
4. Utilize common measurement equipment such as micrometers, depth gages, profilometer, and digital scales. [a]
5. Demonstrate the basic understanding of operating a thermal spray control panel. [a]
6. Define the basic operation of a powder feed device. [a,f]
7. Perform a plasma torch overhaul. [b]
8. Explain the function of a grit blast surface preparation process. [f]
9. Describe the function of coating masking and determine the difference between usable versus non-usable masks. [f]
10. Read and interpret the Job Instructions used to process a part from start to finish. [f]
11. Perform assigned job tasks in a safe and professional manner. [c,d]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - The basics of powder manufacturing

• Raw material processing
• Powder sizing
• Packaging
• Quality checks

The basics of coating processing

• Surface preparation
• Description of the various coating processes
• Thermal Spray (Plasma, HVOF [High Velocity Oxy Fuel])
• Electroplating
• PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
• CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)
• Fixturing and masking
• Post coating Processing
• Vibratory Finishing
• Grinding
• Heat treating

Quality checks and equipment for all coating process steps

• Safety

 
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