Bill Corbett, Author at KTA-Tator

Let’s Talk About Inspecting Duplex Coating Systems

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KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum Volume 4, Issue No. 2 – April 2025 William Corbett, Technical Consultant AMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector & Certified Protective Coating Specialist KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum is designed to provide professional development/continuing education on standards, inspection practices, new instruments, and other topics to help keep certified AMPP and FROSIO

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Let’s Talk About Changes to SSPC Paint Application Standard No. 1 (PA 1), Shop, Field, and Maintenance Coating of Metals

2 Comments / Coating Inspection / By Bill Corbett

Explore key updates to SSPC-PA 1, insights on application standards, and practical guidance for coating inspectors to stay informed and compliant.

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Certified Coating Inspector Forum: Volume 3

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This 3nd volume of the Certified Coating Inspector Forum is a compilation of 13 articles to help you stay up-to-date in the coatings industry.

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Let’s Talk About Measuring Color Shift and Gloss Reduction of Finish Coats

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Explore how color and gloss impact emotions, branding, and safety, with growing focus on selection and retention in industrial projects.

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Let’s Talk About Testing for Moisture Content in Concrete

4 Comments / Concrete, Moisture / By Bill Corbett

Learn methods to measure concrete moisture for coatings, including tools, precautions, substrate types, and testing frequencies to prevent coating failure.

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changes to high voltage holiday detector standards

Let’s Talk About Changes to High Voltage Holiday Detection Standards

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Explore the latest updates on high voltage holiday detection standards, proper voltage settings, and the impact on coating performance in this detailed forum edition.

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Let’s Talk About Surface Preparation of Steel by Laser Ablation

Leave a Comment / Surface Preparation / By Bill Corbett

Steel surface preparation can use traditional methods like abrasive blasting or non-traditional methods such as Pulsed Laser Ablation (PLA). PLA employs a high-energy laser to remove coatings or prepare steel. AMPP Guide 21611 and SP21511-1 help specifiers evaluate and ensure compliance with PLA-prepared surfaces.

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Let’s Talk About Measuring Wall Thickness

Leave a Comment / Wall Thickness / By Bill Corbett

Explore how to measure wall thickness using ultrasonic gages. Learn best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and real-world applications.

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Let’s Talk About a New Coating/Lining “Tapping Test” Standard

3 Comments / Adhesion, Coating Standards / By Bill Corbett

An acoustical sounding (tapping) inspection, when performed according to ASTM Standard Practice D8555 can be used to quickly distinguish well-adhered coating/linings from potential areas of detachment

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Let’s Talk About Preparing for Inspection Before You Mobilize

5 Comments / Coating Inspector Forum, Inspection / By Bill Corbett

Discover nine essential pre-project responsibilities for coating inspectors to ensure project success and avoid common pitfalls.

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