Rodger Talbert

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Powder Coating

Powder Clinic: Powder Versus Galvanizing

Powder Coating or Galvanizing: Which offers the best long-term protection from corrosion?

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curing

Powder Clinic: Batch Cure Oven Noise Issue

What is that Noise from My Oven? Expert Rodger Talbert explains that it is difficult to be sure at all without seeing the oven and hearing the noise. However, he thinks it may be related to the pressure settings on the gas train.

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Powder Coating

Powder Clinic: Why Not to Convert Liquid Paint Booth to Powder

Can I Convert a Liquid Paint Booth to a Powder Booth?

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curing

Powder Clinic: Pinholes Mentioned in July Issue

Q. Just read the article in most recent issue of PF about our problem and wanted to respond with what we found out.

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masking

Powder Clinic: Is Blasting Enough for Preparation?

Q. I am looking into making the switch from liquid to powder coating. I have an experienced powder coater who says all my aluminum and steel parts need is to be blasted, and that should be good enough. But I am finding mixed reviews online. So is there any truth to it? Can I simply sand blast my parts and go straight into finishing them?

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masking

Powder Clinic: Adhesion of Powder to Brass

Q. I’ve heard from a few vendors that brass presents challenges with adhesion, whereas steel and aluminum do not. What is the reason for this?

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masking

Powder Clinic: Outdoor Durable Powder

Q. We have a large job that requires protection from sunlight. What kind of powder we should use?

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Parts Cleaning

Powder Coating Q&A: Micro-Porosity in Cured Coating

When our parts are inspected, there seem to be thousands of very small pin pricks.

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curing

Powder Coating Q&A: Requirements for Breathing PPE in a Powder Operation

What kind of breathing protection is required for compliance with health and safety standards?

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Q&A: What are my Powder Booth Options?

We do not see a lot of volume in powder, but we want to handle large parts. Which powder booth should we choose?

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Q&A: Reducing Outgassing

Our outgassing blemishes are costing us time and money.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Q&A: Is the VFD Option Worth the Investment?

Our supplier said the VFD powder booth is worth the extra cost. Thoughts?

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