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This specification covers the engineering requirements for applying tungsten carbide/cobalt coatings to metal parts by the detonation process and the properties of such coatings.

This specification covers an unpigmented silicone-resin-base coating material.

Anti-reflection coating (hereafter abbreviated as AR coating) on the surface of cover glass can offer a meter without the hood. ...In addition, the AR coating has a high reliability for the instrument panels of automobiles. The AR coating meter offers new instrument panel design for Toyota Prius. ...Thin films of AR coating are uniformly deposited on a large polymethylmethacrylate substrate in an ambient atmosphere by sol-gel dip coating and cured at low temperature.

Polyurethane RIM based on MDI requires the application of a surface coating in order to provide the appearance and exterior performance required to meet automotive specifications. ...In this paper, coating application techniques and performance on the finished parts is discussed and also progress with the use of this coating on automotive windows, both in Europe and the United States, is reviewed, comparisons made with other approaches to the problem, and future developments discussed. ...In this paper, coating application techniques and performance on the finished parts is discussed and also progress with the use of this coating on automotive windows, both in Europe and the United States, is reviewed, comparisons made with other approaches to the problem, and future developments discussed.

In a car body painting system, the contribution ratio of phosphate treatment as the paint base coating reaches about 20% in corrosion resistance according to the analysis of variance of experimental results. ...With the zinc phosphate type conversion treatment, coating mainly consisting of hopeite and phosphophyllite is formed on the surface of steel sheet. ...With an electrodeposition paint base, corrosion resistance becomes higher as the content of phosphophyllite in the coating becomes higher. The reason for this may be sought in the dissolution of phosphate coating when ED paint is applied (solubility) and when it is decomposed during subsequent baking (heat resistance).

These additional tests can provide informational data for characterizing the coatings and may be useful to operators when evaluating the coatings....This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) provides descriptions of test methods for determining if an aircraft surface coating of any thickness has adverse effects on aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluids with respect to fluid holdover time performance and aerodynamic performance. ...Although not the primary mandate of the G-12 Aircraft Ground Deicing Committee, this document also provides descriptions of suggested test methods for evaluating aircraft surface coatings with respect to durability, hardness, weathering, aerodynamic drag, ice adhesion, ice accumulation, contact angle, and thermal conductivity.

Additionally insufficient road illumination for the driver himself is another negative side effect that can be observed with poorly engineered coatings. In this contribution, a survey of various coating types, the underlying physical principles responsible for their effect and the technology used to realize such coatings are presented. ...Several examples of thin film coatings on the bulb surface applied by different coating technologies and the characterization thereof are given. ...Coatings on automotive bulbs are becoming increasingly more important. Environmentally friendly amber and red filter layers can be used on bulbs for signaling functions.

CLADDING of steel parts or assemblies with aluminum, through the use of a recently developed process which has been in commercial operation for two years, is described in this paper. Successful plant and field experience indicates that it can be applied at room and elevated temperatures in various types of atmospheres. This new process was originally designed to offer corrosion resistance caused by the collection of leaded fuel gas condensates in exhaust systems, and for other parts requiring high-temperature oxidation resistance up to 1600 F. However, it has since been used in a wide variety of applications.

The effect of variations in base steel chemistry and galvanneal coating structure on the operating window were also evaluated. While all variations exhibited an acceptable electrocoat operating window, there was a measurable difference between the five sheet steel products. ...There was no effect of the galvanneal coating structure or base steel chemistry on the operating window.

An advanced single-component in-mold coating has been developed for use in RIM encapsulated windows. The coating offers excellent protection from weathering with superior processing characteristics.

Flame spray coating conditions, that allow the double layer coating by the same spray nozzle, have been determined for each layer. ...The authors, et al. have succeeded in the practical application of the abradable flame spray coating, used in aircraft engines for the prevention of air leakage and the improvement of efficiency, to automobile turbochargers for the first time in the world. ...In this paper, equations of relations between various flame spray coating conditions and the quality of coated film, which were derived from measured results, will be described.

In this application, it represents an alternative to a coating system wherein a zinc-rich paint is applied over a terne coating. This paper discusses certain aspects of the production, product testing and performance of Galfan coated tubing produced by Arc Tube Inc., Sault Ste. ...Galfan is an ILZRO-developed zinc-base alloy for coating ferrous products. It is essentially a zinc/aluminum alloy of eutectic composition (5.0% Al), to which has been added a small amount (nominally 0.05%) of cerium and of lanthanum. ...It is essentially a zinc/aluminum alloy of eutectic composition (5.0% Al), to which has been added a small amount (nominally 0.05%) of cerium and of lanthanum. The coating has excellent ductility and corrosion resistance. These qualities make it an ideal candidate for automotive tubing applications; it is currently being used in automotive transmission-oil cooler lines.

Multi-functional material that gives sound insulating properties is called sound insulating underbody coating. This paper describes the development of underbody coating material with powdered acrylic composition as an alternative to polyvinyl chloride resin. ...Underbody coating is used to prevent chipping damage of the automobile underbody and wheel well. Multi-functional material that gives sound insulating properties is called sound insulating underbody coating. ...This multi-functional underbody coating is the first application in the world with weight reduction and cost saving, and in a more environmentally acceptable manner.

As a result of our extensive research into conversion coatings we have succeeded in developing a completely new conversion coating system. The new conversion coating system uses completely different components to zinc phosphating and by comparison to zinc phosphating, the concentration of heavy metal ions is 70% lower and furthermore, no sludge is generated. ...The new conversion coating film is highly resistant to acids and alkalis. As a result the new conversion coating system achieves a very high corrosion resistance. ...The new conversion coating system uses completely different components to zinc phosphating and by comparison to zinc phosphating, the concentration of heavy metal ions is 70% lower and furthermore, no sludge is generated.

Direct Coating is a new processing technique which applies a single-layer polyurethane coating directly to a plastic part within a 2-shot molding cycle. ...A 2-shot molding prototype tool was made, and part molding trials were conducted using metallic pigmented polyurethane coating. Initial molding trials showed promising results of the coating quality and pigment dispersion. ...The advantages of Direct Coating over traditional paint are improved surface quality, scratch resistance, and cost-effective processing.

Data are presented describing the effectiveness of metallic platings and an aluminum filled organic based coating on fasteners to render the titanium-aluminum electrochemical couple inoperative. The aluminum enriched organic coating known as Hi-Kote 1 is shown to be more effective in minimizing corrosive attack on aluminum airframe structure in both saline and acidic environments. ...The aluminum enriched organic coating known as Hi-Kote 1 is shown to be more effective in minimizing corrosive attack on aluminum airframe structure in both saline and acidic environments.

Environmental influence on the suit temperature and heat flux can then he minimized with a high reflectance coating. Candidate coatings have been identified and ranked on the basis of thermophysical properties; wear, corrosion and atomic oxygen degradation resistance; and coating process and cost. ...Candidate coatings have been identified and ranked on the basis of thermophysical properties; wear, corrosion and atomic oxygen degradation resistance; and coating process and cost. Laboratory determination of properties, thermal cycling and wear resistance tests are underway to identify the optimum coating. ...Laboratory determination of properties, thermal cycling and wear resistance tests are underway to identify the optimum coating. A computer model is being developed to evaluate various environmental configurations. Preliminary results are presented here.

Over the past 60 years, chemical companies have been supplying automotive manufacturers state-of-the-art zinc phosphate conversion coatings which, when applied properly to a metal surface promote excellent paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. ...Phosphate conversion coatings have undergone many transformations over the years. Now some of their essential components and byproducts are being more tightly regulated under new environmental guidelines. ...The metal pretreatment industry is now challenged with the task to replace the traditional zinc phosphate coating with the next generation product. This paper will examine the advantages of a new generation conversion coating based on zirconium oxide.

It will be presented results of different coating systems, designed for each application. It is also discussed the coating engineering required due to the particular running conditions of each product. ...A lot of attention has been given to the development of new materials and coatings that not only minimize friction, but also improve wear resistance. Amorphous carbon (a-C:H, a-C:H:Me and a-C:H;X) known as DLC (Diamond-Like-Carbon) coatings have a high potential to fulfill these requirements, providing significant potential for a solution under these demanding service conditions. ...Amorphous carbon (a-C:H, a-C:H:Me and a-C:H;X) known as DLC (Diamond-Like-Carbon) coatings have a high potential to fulfill these requirements, providing significant potential for a solution under these demanding service conditions.

The contact angle and the sliding angle are tested for various hydrophobic coatings. Candidate coatings are tested under super-cooled water spraying and under the representative in-flight icing conditions. ...We study a hydrophobic coating as an anti-icer for an aircraft. It is designed to coat on the aircraft without removal. ...Since a hydrophobic coating prevents water by reducing the surface energy, it would be an alternative to prevent ice on the aircraft.