Rodger Talbert

Rodger Talbert Columnist

Rodger Talbert began his career in coatings in 1976 when he went to work for a small company that does metal fabrication and custom coating. He worked there for 10 years, rising to the position of VP of Sales and Marketing. He left there to work as a sales engineer for a larger company that designs and builds coating systems, and worked there for seven years. In 1993, Talbert started his own business as a consultant. He ran his own corporation for 15 years before joining The Powder Coating Institute as technical director in 2009. He served as the PCI Executive Director until June 2012.

Powder Coating

Reduction of Defects

Having trouble with inconsistent film builds or defects when powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers some advice for troubleshooting your process.

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Parts Cleaning

Blasting vs. Washing

Weighing your surface prep options prior to powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses the considerations you should keep in mind.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Chipping on Aluminum Extrusion

The only way to get reliable results with powder on aluminum that will be used outdoors is to use an aluminum conversion coating that neutralizes the surface so the oxide cannot rapidly reform, according to Rodger Talbert. 

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Powder Coating

Factors Affecting Job Shop Profitability

Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert answers a question about procedures that affect profitability, including quoting methods.

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Parts Cleaning

3-Stage Versus 5-Stage Washers

Columnist Rodger Talbert explains the difference between a five-stage washer and a three-stage washer, and how one provides better corrosion protection over the other. 

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Powder Coating

Dirt in the Powder Coated Film

Rodger Talbert shares how to identify dirt showing up on powder-coated film and where it comes from. 

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Film Thickness Control

Have a powder coating job that requires precise film thickness control? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice controlling the variables that can impact your success. 

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Powder Coating Aluminium Adhesion Failure

PF columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice for mitigating adhesion failure of powder coating on aluminum parts.

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Powder Coating

Rework and Recoating Powder

Powder coating rework requires more than just recoating the part. Products Finishing columnist and powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses proper steps that should be taken to ensure a quality finish. 

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Powder Coating

Changing From Liquid to Powder Coating

Will the powder coating perform better than your liquid system? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses considerations you should consider when making the switch.

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Powder Coating

Causes for Cross Contamination

Cross contamination of powder coatings is often the result of poor habits in the powder room. Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers an example of how to mitigate cross contamination. 

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Recoating Best Practices

Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for recoating successfully without excess orange peel or inconsistent gloss. 

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