The mission of the Thermal Spray Society (TSS) Accepted Practices Committee is to serve as a comprehensive resource to the thermal spray industry for those topics relating to thermal spray process and coating characterization. This will be accomplished by enlisting industry experts who will oversee the generation and publication of reference documents relating to testing procedures and limitations, as well as advanced methods for process and coating characterization. Emphasis will be on educating the industry on the application of new testing and characterization methods as well as the proper methodology of existing methods.
In addition to more traditional topics such as metallographic preparation and mechanical testing, this committee, through its connections in academia and research, will offer tutorials and insights into new methods of process and coating characterization. Reference documents generated by the committee and subcommittees will be reviewed and approved by the TSS Board. Timeline to complete projects will be the responsibility of the Committee. Once completed and approved, these documents will be published on the TSS website and in iTSSe quarterly magazine, TSS eNews, and other publications identified by the Committee and based on subject matter.
Current Committee Members
Petr Fiala, Chair
Andrew Ang, Board Liaison and Member, Swinburne University of Technology School of Engineering
Frank Accornero, Member, Siemens Energy Inc.
Bala Balachander, Member, Delta Air Lines
Mark Elliott, Member, Delta Air Lines
Alan Gerken, Member, GE Aerospace
Jonathan Gutleber, Member, Oerlikon Metco
William Heady, Member, Chromalloy
Denny John, Member, Florida International University
Neeraj Karmarkar, Member, Mainspring Energy
David Lee, Member, David Lee Consulting LLC
Gabe Lucas, Member, Scot Forge Company
Roy Mcintyre, Member, Rolls-Royce Plc
Robert Miller, Member, R. A. Miller Materials Engineering
Elaine Motyka, Member, TECHNETICS GROUP, ENPRO INDUST
Atin Sharma, Member, Siemens Energy Inc.
Shalaka Shinde, Member, Oerlikon Metco
Triratna (Tri) Shrestha, Member, Metcut Research Inc.
Kevin Smith, Member, Brycoat Inc
Richard Trache, Member, Treibacher Industrie AG
Alfredo Valarezo, Member, Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Joe Zanter, Member, Thermal Spray Technologies Inc
Chris Berndt, Member Ex-Officio, Swinburne University of Technology
Nicole Hale, Staff Liaison, ASM International
Mary Anne Jerson, Staff Liaison, ASM International
TSS is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our committees and help advance the mission of the society. Volunteering is a great way to connect with colleagues, contribute your expertise, and support the TSS community.
If you are interested in serving on a committee or volunteering in other ways, please contact us or explore open volunteer opportunities to learn more.
