ISO 12679-2011 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 12679:2011 — Thermal spraying — Recommendations for thermal spraying. This International Standard provides practical recommendations for the production, monitoring, testing and quality assurance of metallic, metal‑ceramic, oxide‑ceramic and plastic coatings produced by thermal spraying on metallic and non‑metallic substrates.

Abstract

ISO 12679:2011 gives general guidelines and best practices for workmanlike thermal‑spraying operations, including recommended spray setup, manufacturing controls, non‑destructive and destructive testing of components and test specimens, identification of common adverse effects and advice for their prevention. The standard is intended to be usable for contractual purposes but does not prescribe permissible coating loads or quality categories (these depend on operating conditions).

General information

• Status: Published / confirmed (International Standard).
• Publication date: September 2011 (Edition 1, 2011‑09).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.220.20 (Surface treatment; thermal spraying).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2011).
• Number of pages: 14 pages.

Scope

ISO 12679:2011 provides recommendations applicable to thermal spraying of metallic, metal‑ceramic, oxide‑ceramic and plastic coatings on both metallic and non‑metallic parent materials. It covers recommended spray setup, procedural controls, inspection and testing (destructive and non‑destructive), quality assurance measures, and guidance on recognising and preventing common defects. It does not specify performance limits or coating loads, which must be defined according to service conditions.

Key topics and requirements

• Recommended thermal‑spray equipment setup and operating practices.
• Process control and monitoring for consistent coating application.
• Guidance on sampling, specimen preparation and test methods (destructive and non‑destructive).
• Identification and mitigation of typical defects and negative effects (e.g., porosity, delamination, oxidation).
• Quality assurance and documentation practices suitable for contractual use.

Typical use and users

Used by coating engineers, process engineers, quality managers, inspection bodies, manufacturers of spray equipment and contractors performing thermal spraying in industries such as aerospace, power generation, automotive, oil & gas and general industrial surface engineering. Also used as a reference in procurement and contract specifications where recommended practices are required.

Related standards

ISO 12679:2011 is associated with national/adopted versions and related EN adoptions (for example EN ISO 12679 implementations). It is part of the suite of standards developed under ISO/TC 107 (metallic and other inorganic coatings) and is commonly referenced alongside technical standards addressing specific thermal‑spray processes, coating test methods and qualification procedures. National bodies have issued identical/adopted versions for regional use.

Keywords

thermal spraying, thermal‑spray coatings, surface treatment, coating recommendations, process control, non‑destructive testing, coating defects, ISO 12679

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 12679:2011 is an ISO International Standard titled "Thermal spraying — Recommendations for thermal spraying" that provides recommended practices for thermal‑spray coating operations and quality assurance.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers recommended spray setup, process control, inspection and test guidance (destructive and non‑destructive), identification of common defects, and advice on preventing those defects. It does not set numeric performance limits for coatings.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Coating and process engineers, quality and inspection personnel, suppliers and contractors performing thermal spraying, and procurement/specification authors in industries using sprayed coatings.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in September 2011 (Edition 1) the standard is listed as published/confirmed in the ISO lifecycle. Users should check national standards bodies for any later confirmations, revisions or withdrawn/adopted equivalents before relying on the edition for regulatory or contractual work.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the body of standards maintained under ISO/TC 107 on metallic and other inorganic coatings and is commonly used together with other standards that specify test methods, process specifications or qualification criteria for thermal‑sprayed coatings and performers.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Thermal spraying, coating recommendations, surface treatment, process control, non‑destructive testing, coating defects.