Rodger Talbert Columnist
Powder Coating Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel
If you are not sure if the 3-stage washer is the best way to prepare the metal for powder, then Rodger Talbert has some tips to get the material ready.
Read MoreHow To Better Control Powder Coating Film Thickness
If you struggle to avoid light coating in some areas of your parts, then expert Rodger Talbert has some suggestions on how to better control film build.
Read MorePretreating Aluminum for Powder Coating
Expert Rodger Talbert explains how to get better adhesion and corrosion performance from powder over aluminum.
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Curing Oven
Buying a new oven is not something that most powder operations will do frequently, but expert Rodger Talbert explains the best approach to take when you are faced with this challenge.
Read MoreFixing Adhesion Failures and Bubbles in Powder Coating on Zinc
Expert Rodger Talbert helps a coater who is having issues with the application of powder on zinc castings.
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What Causes Discoloration of Clear Coat Powder?
Coaters sometimes have problems with cloudy appearance or yellowing of the coating, and expert Rodger Talbert has a few possible solutions.
Read MoreGetting Better Powder Coverage in Inside Corners
Powder expert Rodger Talbert offers his advice on improving inside corner coverage and other powder coating issues.
Read MoreDetermining the Best Racking Arrangement for Powder Coating
Use common sense to figure out the optimum hanging patterns for coating parts, advises powder expert Rodger Talbert.
Read MoreSetting Powder Guns for Raw Parts
Powder expert Rodger Talbert says for metallic powders, you should concentrate on consistent gun-to-target distance and stroke patterns.
Read MoreHow to Control Orange Peel and Powder Thickness
Powder expert Rodger Talbert outlines three steps you can take to limit orange peel with powder coating.
Read MoreImproving Corrosion Protection
How can you improve a powder coating system to prevent corrosion on parts? Powder Expert Rodger Talbert suggests adding blasting and priming.
Read MoreControlling Dirt on Coated Parts
What can be done to better control the amount of dirt in a powder system and on coated parts? Powder expert Rodger Talbert weighs in on this and other questions.
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