TS ISO 2079

TS ISO 2079 is a terminology standard that provides a general classification of terms used in surface treatment and metallic coatings. Its purpose is to organise the common language of a broad technical field, helping writers and engineers use consistent names for related processes rather than prescribing one specific manufacturing route.

Why a general term classification matters

Surface treatment covers a wide family of processes, from cleaning and preparation to conversion treatments and coating applications. In practice, the same concept may be described in different ways depending on the process family, the substrate, the deposited layer or the function of the treated surface. A terminology standard reduces ambiguity in drawings, specifications, inspection documents and technical communication. In general technical context, this kind of standard supports clarity and consistency rather than setting product performance requirements.

What this document addresses

Based on the supplied scope, TS ISO 2079 defines a number of generic terms relating to various surface treatment processes. It therefore focuses on naming and classification, not on prescribing a particular process chemistry, coating thickness, test method or numerical acceptance limit. For metallic coatings, the classification helps distinguish the general process family and the terminology used to describe it, which is especially useful when similar-sounding terms are used across different industrial sectors.

• It organises the general vocabulary of surface treatment.
• It relates to a range of surface treatment processes rather than one single method.
• It includes terminology connected with metallic coatings.
• It is primarily definitional in nature, not a requirements standard.