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SPRAYTODAY ®
An INSCIENCEIN publication | Affiliated to The Indian Thermal Spray Association®

Issue Highlights

• Featured Article: Non-destructive Evaluation of Porosity in Thermally Sprayed

Coatings Using Permeability Measurement
• Academia Research: An Attempt to Understand Stainless 316 Powders for Cold-Spray
Deposition
• Industry Research: Dense Sinkor® Coating for Sink Roll Application
• 2nd National Thermal Spray Conference & Expo 2025 and Pre-Conference course

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SPRAYTODAY ™
An INSCIENCEIN publication | Affiliated to the Indian Thermal Spray Association®
CHIEF EDITOR
Dr. Satish Tailor, MECPL Jodhpur, India.
Contents
INDIAN THERMAL SPRAY ASSOCIATION

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & Editorial
Board
Prof. Harpreet Singh, President
Prof. S Bakshi, VP (Academia)
Dr. RM Mohanty, VP (Industry & Lab)
Dr. Satish Tailor, General Secretary
Prof. Anup Kumar Keshri, Joint Secretary
Prof. Kamaraj M, Senior Executive Member
Featured Article: Non-destructive Evaluation
Prof. Jyotsna Dutta Majumdar, Executive Member of Porosity in Thermally Sprayed Coatings
Dr. Sisir Mantry, Executive Member Using Permeability Measurement
Prof. Shashi Bhushan Arya, Executive Member

Mission: Our mission is to deliver the most recent

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thermal spray industry news and keep up to date to the
thermal spray community by providing company, event,
people, product, research, and membership news of
interest to industrial leaders, engineers, researchers,
scholars, policymakers, and the public thermal spray
community.
SPRAYTODAYTM is a quarterly publication of the • Academic Research: An Attempt to
INSCIENCEIN Publishing, affiliated to the Indian Thermal
Spray Association® [iTSA]. Published and distributed Understand Stainless 316 Powders for
digitally INSCIENCEIN Publishing. Copyright© 2024 Cold-Spray Deposition
The Indian Thermal Spray Association is a standing
committee of the “ITSA Association for Thermal Spray
Technology and Research®”, India.
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statement in the editorial, articles, and advertising
sections of this publication that are important to
him/her and rely on his/her independent evaluation.
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interested in the thermal spray and coatings industry. Industry Research: Dense Sinkor® Coating
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Editor’s Note
Dear Readers,

Welcome to the latest edition of SPRAYTODAY Magazine, your premier source for
all things related to thermal spray technology. We are thrilled to bring you this
special issue, which not only highlights the latest advancements and trends in
thermal spray field but also looks forward to one of the most significant event on
the thermal spray calendar: the 2nd Indian Thermal Spray Conference and Expo
(NTSC2025) https://www.indtsa.org/ntsc-2025. Scheduled to take place from
February 21-22, 2025, at the esteemed CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials
Technology (IMMT) in Bhubaneswar, this conference promises to be a hub of
innovation and collaboration. The event will gather leading experts, researchers,
and industry professionals from around the globe to discuss cutting-edge
developments, share insights, and explore the future of thermal spray technology.
With a robust lineup of keynote speeches, technical sessions, and an expansive
expo showcasing the latest equipment and materials, this conference is set to
elevate our understanding and application of thermal spray techniques.

In this issue, we are also delighted to feature a series of articles that delve into
the recent trends shaping the thermal spray industry. Our contributors have
explored a range of topics, from advancements in coating materials and
application methods to the integration of artificial intelligence and automation in
thermal spray processes. These articles provide a comprehensive overview of the
current state of technology and offer a glimpse into the innovations that are
driving the industry forward.

I am particularly pleased to be allowed to recommend to you the latest issue of

the SPRAYTODAY. This issue includes invited innovative featured articles from
industry and academia experts on “Non-destructive Evaluation of Porosity in
Thermally Sprayed Coatings Using Permeability Measurement; An Attempt to
Understand Stainless 316 Powders for Cold-Spray Deposition; Dense Sinkor®
Coating for Sink Roll Application”, that illustrate current research trends in
thermal spray development.

As we navigate the pages of this magazine, let's collectively embrace the spirit of
innovation and collaboration. The thermal spray community in India is not just
witnessing change; it is driving it. We hope this edition sparks inspiration, fosters
knowledge exchange, and fuels the passion for pushing the boundaries of thermal
spray technology.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Be healthy, active, and curious!

Best Regards,

(Dr. Satish Tailor)

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