The Thermal Spraying manual published by the American Welding Society presents the considerations required to appraise any application of thermal spraying. This manual also surveys the basic methods mat can be used and the equipment and consumables involved in thermal spraying.
Although thermal spraying lias been used since the early part of the twentieth century, many of the first applications were concerned mainly with reclamation. Since 1960, there has been a dramatic expansion in the number and diversity of thcrmul spray applications. Technological advances and material developments have resulted in a multitude of new and potential applications. The present range and scope of the processes and uses can only be indicated in this manual.
The American Welding Society Committee on Thermal Spraying has prepared this first edition as a guide to the equipment and consumables available, and as a reference for selecting the process suitable for a particular application. The reader can acquire knowledge of the thermal spray processes and technology to investigate potential uses. Emphasis is placed on practical shop and Field procedures, including factual, supportive data.