July 2009 WJ
 WELDING JOURNAL - July 2009 - Volume 88, Number 7
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FEATURES
Using Thermal Spray to Conserve Resources
A variety of applications demonstrates the economic and environmental benefits of thermal spraying
F. Van Rodijnen

Who Chooses a Welding Career?
Nine professionals tell in their own words of the multiple opportunities a welding career has to offer
A. Cullison et al.

Cost-Effective Thermal Spray Coatings for the Boiler Industry
Thermal spray coatings are found to be an economical means of protecting iron-based alloys from sulfidation attacks
J. C. Nava

Thermal Spraying Takes Center Stage at Summit
Take a look at the recent meeting of the International Thermal Spray Association
K. Campbell

Thermal Sprayed Deposits Shield Structures from Corrosion
Aluminum, zinc, and aluminum/zinc corrosion-protecting
alloys are readily applied by arc or flame spray technology
D. Wixson

Nano Powders Improve Wear Resistance of Coatings
Thermal spray technology is increasingly used to apply the growing number of nanostructured materials from ceramics to superalloys
C. Melnyk et al.
SUPPLEMENTS

Error Analysis of a Three-Dimensional GTA Weld Pool Surface
Measurement System
The accuracy of specular reflection of the weld pool as a method of measurement was established
H. Song and Y. M. Zhang

Ultrasonic Metal Welding Process Robustness in Aluminum Automotive Body Construction Applications
Experiments were conducted to evaluate whether the angle of welding has a detrimental effect on an ultrasonically welded component
E. T. Hetrick et al.
 DEPARTMENTS
Press Time News

Editorial

News of the Industry

International Update

RWMA Q&A

Stainless Q&A

New Products

Thermal Spray Profiles

Conferences

Welding Workbook

Coming Events

Society News

Tech Topics
     Errata: D1.8
     Interpretation: D17.2

Guide to AWS Services

New Literature

Personnel

Classifieds

Advertiser Index

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