EN ISO 14917:2017
(Main)Thermal spraying - Terminology, classification (ISO 14917:2017)
General Information
- Abstract
ISO 14917:2017 defines processes and general terms for thermal spraying. It classifies thermal spraying processes according to type of spray material, to type of operation and to type of energy carrier. It specifies abbreviations for spray processes, sprayed coatings, and manufacturing steps.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Mar-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2017
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 240 - Thermal spraying and thermally spraying coatings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 240 - Thermal spraying and thermally spraying coatings
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 22-Mar-2017
- Completion Date
- 22-Mar-2017
Overview
EN ISO 14917:2017 (identical to ISO 14917:2017) is a CEN-adopted international standard that defines terminology, classification and abbreviations for thermal spraying. The standard establishes common, harmonized terms for thermal spray processes, sprayed coatings, equipment, process variations and technological properties. It supersedes EN 657:2005 and was prepared by ISO/TC 107 in cooperation with CEN/TC 240.
Key topics
The standard provides authoritative, non-ambiguous definitions and classifications useful for specifications, procurement and technical communication. Major topics include:
- Scope and normative references - framing the context for terminology and classification.
- Terms and definitions - general terms, process-specific terms and coating-specific terms (e.g., spray particle, splat, spray deposit).
- Process classification:
- By type of spray material (wire, powder, suspension, etc.).
- By type of operation (manual, mechanized, automatic).
- By type of energy carrier (combustion, plasma, electric arc, kinetic gas).
- Abbreviations - standardized short-forms for spray processes, coatings and manufacturing steps.
- Process descriptions - concise descriptions of common thermal spray processes, including:
- Flame spraying (wire and powder)
- High-velocity flame spraying and detonation spraying
- Cold (gas) spraying
- Arc spraying
- Plasma spraying (atmospheric, suspension, chamber)
- Water-stabilized and induction plasma variants
- Plasma transferred arc (PTA) surfacing and laser cladding
- Equipment and parameters - definitions for spray gun/torch, nozzle, contact tube, powder feeder/injector, wire feed mechanism, spray distance/angle, spray velocity, deposition rate, deposition efficiency, masking and post-treatments.
Practical applications & users
EN ISO 14917:2017 is targeted to professionals who need consistent terminology and process classification across industries that apply thermal spray coatings:
- Coating engineers and process designers selecting and specifying spray processes.
- Quality assurance and inspection teams producing test and acceptance criteria.
- Procurement and contract writers using standardized terms in technical specifications.
- Maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) operations in aerospace, power generation, oil & gas, automotive and manufacturing.
- Standards bodies, trainers and researchers developing training materials, test methods and technical publications.
Using the standard helps reduce ambiguity in technical documents, improves communication between suppliers and clients, and supports consistent reporting of process parameters (e.g., spray distance, deposition rate, coating condition).
Related standards
- Supersedes EN 657:2005.
- Developed by ISO/TC 107 in collaboration with CEN/TC 240.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 17-Sep-2014
- Refers
ISO 17836:2004 - Thermal spraying — Determination of the deposition efficiency for thermal spraying - Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN ISO 14918:1998 - Thermal spraying - Approval testing of thermal sprayers (ISO 14918:1998) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 14917:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal spraying - Terminology, classification (ISO 14917:2017)". This standard covers: ISO 14917:2017 defines processes and general terms for thermal spraying. It classifies thermal spraying processes according to type of spray material, to type of operation and to type of energy carrier. It specifies abbreviations for spray processes, sprayed coatings, and manufacturing steps.
ISO 14917:2017 defines processes and general terms for thermal spraying. It classifies thermal spraying processes according to type of spray material, to type of operation and to type of energy carrier. It specifies abbreviations for spray processes, sprayed coatings, and manufacturing steps.
EN ISO 14917:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.25 - Manufacturing engineering (Vocabularies); 25.220.20 - Surface treatment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 14917:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 657:2005, ISO 17836:2004, ISO 6508-1:2016, EN ISO 15027-2:2012, EN 17001:2018, EN ISO 20504:2022, EN 17832:2023, EN ISO 14918:1998, EN 1395-5:2018, EN 17393:2020, EN 17002:2018, EN ISO 12670:2015, EN ISO 14922-2:1999, CEN/TR 15339-3:2014, EN ISO 4255:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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