AWS C2.16:2017 pdf download.Guide for Thermal Spray Operator Qualification Programs
1.1 Scope. This guide contains recommendations for establishing, conducting, and maintaining a thermal spray operator qualification program. Such programs generally include training, knowledge and skill testing, and documentation requirements. The skill tests described in this guide relate to flame spraying, arc spraying, atmospheric plasma spraying,and high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spraying.
While this guide does not preclude the possibility to establish a qualification program for operators of automatic thermal spray equipment, the examples in this guide assume the objective is to qualify operators who develop process parameters,apply the thermal spray process, and evaluate the effectiveness of the coating process.
This document is not to be used as a stand-alone document for operator qualification or certification. An operator would not be“qualified in accordance with AWS C2.16/C2. 16M" as this document does not address relevant acceptance stand-ards. However, a qualification program can state that it follows the guidelines of AWS C2. 16/C2.16M.
Although this guide is not written with mandatory requirements, mandatory language, such as the use of“shall," will be found in those portions of the document where failure to follow the instructions or procedures could produce inferior,misleading, or unsafe results.
Work performed in accordance with this standard may involve the use of materials that have been deemed hazardous, and may involve operations or equipment that may cause injury or death. This standard does not purport to address all safety and health risks that may be encountered. The user of this standard should establish an appropriate safety program to address such risks as well as to meet applicable regulatory requirements. ANSI Z49.1 should be considered when devel-oping the safety program.
1.5 When qualifying a thermal spray operator candidate using a program that has been developed in accordance with this standard, the qualifier shall ensure that all equipments used for pre-coat processing, coating, and post-coat processing as well as testing and measurement equipment and instruments are properly maintained according to the manufacturers'recommendations and properly calibrated.
2. Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this AWS stand-ard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However,parties to agreements based on this AWS standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents shown below. For undated references, the latest edition of the standard referred to applies.AWS C2.16 pdf download.