Rodger Talbert Columnist
What Issues Affect Transfer Efficiency?
My boss has asked me to develop a plan to improve our transfer efficiency on our powder line. Our 12 automatic guns are over six years old and we have pretty good success with them. According to what I hear and read we should be getting better results.
Read MoreHow to Remove Powder from a Mask
What is the best way to quickly and effectively remove powder residue from magnets so it can be reused without leaving powder residue on the surface of the next part?
Read MoreAdhesive Properties of Different Powder Resins
Is there a difference in the adhesion between a super-durable polyester and a regular TGIC polyester or a TGIC-free polyester when applied to a galvanized material?
Read MoreClass “A” Powder Coating
Is it possible to achieve class A cosmetic standards for high-gloss coating with older equipment?
Read MoreCoating to Hide Blemishes
Is powder coating suitable for a polypropylene part with deep recesses?
Read MorePorosity Causes on Powder-Coated Surfaces
What is the most common cause of porosity on a powder coated surface and how much porosity is considered acceptable?
Read MoreHeat Relief Fan Sizing
What size should the HVAC heat relief hood be for a powder coat booth and oven?
Read MoreAlternative Coating Options and Laser Edge
What are some ways to improve an electrocoat and laser cutting process?
Read MoreTemperature Tolerance of Chrome Pretreatment
At what temperature will a chrome conversion coating deteriorate when exposed to heat prior to coating?
Read MoreHow to Recoat a Part
Is there a standard way to prepare a surface and apply a second coat of powder?
Read MoreCloudy Look in Clear-coat
We apply a clear coat powder material over a steel substrate. The clear is kind of milky and clouds the look from the steel. What can cause this problem?
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