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Let’s Talk About Surface Preparation of Steel by Laser Ablation
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 ...
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KTA-Tator, Inc. Ranked 4th Among Pittsburgh’s Top Workplaces for 2024
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc., a leading provider of coatings, steel, and concrete inspection, consulting, testing, and corrosion mitigation services, is proud to announce its ...
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Let’s Talk About Causes, Detection, and Removal of Amine Blush
Learn about amine in protective coatings, its role, how amine blush forms, detection methods, and ways to prevent and remediate it.
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Let’s Talk About Measuring Wall Thickness
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
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 ...
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Let’s Talk About Preparing for Inspection Before You Mobilize
Discover nine essential pre-project responsibilities for coating inspectors to ensure project success and avoid common pitfalls.
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Let’s Talk About Differences Between Coating Inspection Standards
Learn the key differences between common ISO, SSPC/NACE, and ASTM standards for coating inspections.
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Let’s Talk About Surface Soluble Salt Remediation Practices
In this article, we address soluble salt thresholds, offer options for remediating surface soluble salt concentrations, and describe how salt contamination may be removed from ...
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Let’s Talk About Removing Flash Rust Without Re-Blasting
This article describes how flash rust can be removed from abrasive blast cleaned steel surfaces without having to incur material and labor costs associated with ...
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