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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ASM THERMAL SPRAY SOCIETY
MAY/JUNE 2017
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VOL. 12
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ISSUE 2
COLD SPRAY: ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION METHODS—FOCUSEDION BEAMMACHINING
AND ELECTRON PROBE
MICROANALYSIS
EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOR iTSSe IN 2017
The editorial focus for
iTSSe
in 2017 reflects
established applications of thermal spray
technology such as power generation and
transportation, as well as new applications
representing the latest opportunities for
coatings and surface engineering.
August:
Automotive & Industrial Applications
November:
Emerging Technologies/Applications
& Case Studies
To contribute an article, contact
Frances Richards at frances.richards@
asminternational.org.
To advertise, contact Erik Klingerman at
erik.klingerman@asminternational.org.
ABOUT THE COVER
Thermal spray coatings are oen found in nuclear and power generation applications such
as arc-sprayed iron-base coatings for erosion/corrosion protection of boiler tubes at elevated
temperatures. On the cover is a large segmented seal ring used in a coal-fired boiler, with tung-
sten carbide being applied using HVOF. Courtesy of ASB Industries.
EDITORS
Charles M. Kay
Rajan Bamola
MANAGING EDITOR
Frances Richards
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jim Pallotta
LAYOUT AND DESIGN
Jan Nejedlik
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kelly Sukol
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
Erik Klingerman
Materials Park, Ohio 440.338.5151 ext. 5574
erik.klingerman@asminternational.orgTHERMAL SPRAY SOCIETY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Douglas G. Puerta,
President
Christian Moreau,
Immediate Past President
André McDonald,
Vice President
Dan C. Hayden,
Secretary/Treasurer
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Vol. 12, No. 2. Copyright©2017 by ASM International®.
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