Become a surface prep master

The Surface Preparation Academic
Resource Center is a surface preparation
training program taught by factory experts
skilled in Blastrac equipment and
Sawtec hand tools. SPARC class dates for
the remainder of 2006 are: Sept. 19-21,
Oct. 17-19 and Nov. 14-17.
A comprehensive training program
on popular surface preparation methods
and equipment, the course is designed
for contractors, coatings specifiers, facility
owners, architects, engineers and
others involved with application, specification
or use of coatings. The two-anda-
half day program includes discussion
of common surface preparation methods
such as shot blasting, diamond grinding,
scraping, milling and scarification.
Participants are taught when to use different
surface preparation techniques,
based on job site characteristics, specified
coatings, desired results and costs.
The instructor also includes discussion
of industry standards and testing methods.
Training is focused primarily on intensive
hands-on instruction, including
training in the start-up, use and maintenance
of equipment.
Classes are held at the Blastrac factory
in Oklahoma City.
? (800) 256-3440
? www.blastrac.com