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Film Thickness Tolerance
Is it possible for products to be powder coated within a range of 80-90 micron thickness. The best I can get is between 70 and 90 micron.
Read MoreProper Racking
Is there any way to qualify the impact of racking on the powder coating process?
Read MoreHow to Limit Outgassing on Castings
I cannot find a way to powder coat aluminum castings without severe outgassing and blisters. Does the temperature have a role to play versus line speed? Will higher temperature emit more gas from the aluminum casting?
Read MoreOrange Peel on Wheels
I powder coat alloy wheels. When the primer coat is applied and cured, the finish has a lot of orange peel. I preheat the wheels to 212° before applying the primer. Any suggestions on how to limit the orange peel look?
Read MoreDiscolored Metallic Powder Finish
We have a powder coat finish for our railing products that has been discoloring in the mountain states region (Colorado, Utah and Wyoming). The finish is textured metallic with a goldish tint, but it has been turning a darker color and rubs off upon touching. Is there anything that can be added to the powder coat or applied after the powder coating process that will inhibit UV rays and the discoloration of our product?
Read MoreFurther Comments on AAMA 2605
n the August issue, I wrote a response on the subject of compliance with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association standard 2604 and 2605.
Read MorePowder Coating Q&A: Discoloration of Powder
Q. What could be causing the part to come out of the oven with a pink appearance? Our powder coating expert Rodger Tallbert answers this question.
Read MoreCalculating Oven Heat Load Capacity
Please explain how to calculate the heat load capacity of a paint baking oven, using aluminum alloy wheels as an example.
Read MoreDiscoloration of Powder
n order to powder coat a grey nylon furniture part, I preheat the part, powder coat it with a white coating, cure the white coating, and then apply a powder clear coat over the white and cure that. What could be causing the part to come out of the oven with a pink appearance?
Read MorePinholes in Powder Finish
We apply powder coating on aluminum panels, and are facing a problem with pinholes. Our pretreatment is acid etching and chrome-free coating. Please give me a solution for the pinhole problem.
Read MoreVoids in Coating
What can we do to get better powder coverage on small, tight recesses on parts?
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