Understanding and Application of ASTM B117

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About the Course

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the history and application of ASTM B117.
• Use the correct application and proper performance of the standards
• Define terminology pertinent to the test
• Interpret chemical and physical supporting knowledge
• List ingredients and solutions used in order to test properly and safely
• Operate the various brands of equipment per the ASTM B117
• Collect data properly and prepare reports
• View on-going operator requirements and responsibilities
• Utilize safety measures, methods, and procedures
• Relate IS0170025 requirements and provide insight into preparing for audits in relationship to ASTM B117

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for

• Corrosion technicians
• Product Test Personnel
• Laboratory Supervisors
• Anyone who needs knowledge of ASTM B117

Course Outline

The course steps through ASTM B117 and describes each section of the document:

• Scope of ASTM B117
• Purpose, Application, and History of the Test
• Reference Documents
• Apparatus
• Test Specimens
• Preparation of Test Specimens
• Position of Specimens During Exposure
• Corrosion and Test Terminology
• Salt Solution
• Air Supply
• Conditions in the Salt Spray Chamber
• Continuity of Exposure
• Cleaning of Specimens
• Evaluation of Results
• Records and Reports
• Keywords

Evaluation of Corrosive Conditions

• Demonstrating the proper way to determine the consistent corrosive conditions in the testing unit.

Preventative Maintenance

• Life expectancy of parts
• Properly integrating a maintenance program
• Materials and Supplies
• Records

About the Instructor

Kerwin Nealer has been involved in technical sales, product innovation and development for over 40 years. Kerwin started his career in the late 80's building and developing large scale outbound telesales groups for a Fortune 500 industrial distributor.

In the 90s he applied his integration background with SAP/Barcoding to help companies coordinate inventory management and process control.

In early 2000 he began his exploration into the corrosion testing industry. Kerwin became a Director at Auto Technology Company working in the areas of sales, service, testing, engineering and management. In the 2008 he was instrumental in Auto Technology’s Corrosion Test Lab start up, which is now one of the largest contract corrosion test laboratories in the world. Kerwin was Deputy Director of Quality for Auto Technology's ISO 17025 corrosion test lab for five (5) years and has participated in the A2LA audit process and quality procedure implementation for field technicians, laboratory management and Proficiency Testing.

Over the years Kerwin has worked directly with major automobile manufacturers, US military, and various other industry leaders in corrosion developing and planning equipment designs, improvements and testing. He has participated as a consultant to several OEM car manufacturers in updating their environmental corrosion specification documents.

For 25+ years, Kerwin has been an instructor for Salt Fog and Cyclic Training Classes at Auto Technology as well as a Certified Instructor for ASTM B117 Training for ASTM International. He has had the pleasure to teach over 4000 people both in person and via Zoom.