Pretreatment for Powder Coating
Pinholes in Coating
How can we prevent pinhole formation in bend areas of parts made from hot-rolled, pickled and oiled (HRPO) steel?
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Minimizing Frequency of OSHA Inspections
A safety program goes a long way to reduce accidents, worker complaints and violations, and to comply with OSHA regulations—all of which should lead to a reduced need for OSHA to inspect your facility.
Read MoreProper Metal Temperature for Application
What are both the ideal and the maximum surface temperature metal should be when applying powder?
Read MoreTake Employee Complaints Seriously
When complaints are ignored by the employer, the worker often complains to EPA or OSHA, or, worse, an accident occurs.
Read MoreRust on Steel Chairs
Patio chairs that were sandblasted, zinc-primed and powder coated about one year ago have started to rust in the area where the expanded metal seat fits into the formed frame. What went wrong in the original process, and how can we fix this problem?
Read MoreColor Variation with Metallic Powder
Why are color and appearance so inconsistent with metalic powders on sheet metal?
Read MoreLow-Temperature Zinc Phosphate
Can you give me any advice on lower-temperature zinc phosphate pretreatment products I can use before powder coating steel?
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Trojan Powder Coating Paints Modern Valentine for New York City
Match-Maker, a unique installation designed to connect perfect strangers, was selected by the Times Square Alliance and the Van Alen Institute as the featured design for this year’s Valentine’s Day heart.
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Axalta Coating Systems Participates in Michigan Values Veterans Workforce Program
Mount Clemens, MI facility presented with MV2 certification at Michigan Values Veterans conference for Axalta’s pledge to hire and retain U.S. veterans.
Read MorePreparation of Stainless Steel for Powder Coating
Should type 316 stainless steel castings be sandblasted before powder coating, or can they be chemically etched? Should the parts be pre-heated in an oven before coating?
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