Hardfacing Wire Manufacturer Polymet Corporation to Attend a Symposium on Thermal Spray Technologies

Polymet Corporation is excited to join the Thermal Spray Education Symposium

CINCINNATI, OH - The Cleveland Chapter of ASM International will be offering a symposium on Thermal Spray Technologies on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012. The event will be held at the Ohio Aerospace Institute in Brook Park, Ohio from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This one-day technical conference will feature speakers concentrating on industry related issues and topics.

Polymet will be attending the conference discussions as well as exhibiting their business and products. Bob Unger, sales manager from Polymet, states, "This is a great opportunity to hear from industry experts and learn about current issues in the field. Thermal spray wire is a big part of our business and we are eager to hear about a number of different topics being presented at the symposium. We are also excited to have the opportunity to exhibit our products and contributions to the Thermal Spray industry."

The symposium will kick-off with an introduction from Mr. Mark Smith of Sandia National Labs. Smith will focus on thermal spray as a versatile tool to enhance performance, cut cost, and create new design possibilities. Subsequent topics throughout the day include Hard Chrome Replacement, Thermal Spray Guns, Cold Spray Technology, Thermal Spray Feedstock, and Control of Spray Defects.

In addition to the discussions, companies will be allowed to exhibit their contributions to thermal spray and related fields. Companies are welcome to bring displays and literature to highlight their business, products, capabilities, etc. The exhibition area will be available during registration, lunch, and breaks.

About Polymet

Polymet (www.polymet.us), a world-class manufacturer of high performance wire for hardfacing, welding and thermal spraying, produces high quality products used in the aerospace, automotive, cement, mining, lumber, nuclear, power generation and many other industries. Our wires are ideal for demanding applications such as metal to metal, metal to earth, high impact, high abrasion, corrosion and high temperature, or combinations of these wear factors.

For more information please contact:

Bob Unger
Polymet Corporation
10073 Commerce Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45246 (USA)
Tel: 1-513-874-3586 (1-888-765-9638)
runger@polymet.us