Rodger Talbert

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Powder Coating

Powder on Anodized Aluminum

Is there a powder coating that will hold up to Skydrol 500 B4 and Skydrol LD4

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Powder Coating

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.

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Parts Cleaning

How 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?

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Powder Coating

Adhesive 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?

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Powder Coating

Class “A” Powder Coating

Is it possible to achieve class A cosmetic standards for high-gloss coating with older equipment?

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Powder Coating

Pinholes in Epoxy

What causes pinholes in epoxy-powder-coated bars after curing?

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Powder Coating

Coating to Hide Blemishes

Is powder coating suitable for a polypropylene part with deep recesses?

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Powder Coating

Porosity 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?

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Powder Coating

Heat Relief Fan Sizing

What size should the HVAC heat relief hood be for a powder coat booth and oven?

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Electrocoating

Alternative Coating Options and Laser Edge

What are some ways to improve an electrocoat and laser cutting process?

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Powder Coating

Temperature Tolerance of Chrome Pretreatment

At what temperature will a chrome conversion coating deteriorate when exposed to heat prior to coating?

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basics

How to Recoat a Part

Is there a standard way to prepare a surface and apply a second coat of powder?

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