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Powder Coating Aluminum Alloy
Question: Since you dealt with a toaster oven pan question so well in a past issue, here is another question from a consumer, but one that may have some general interest among your industrial customers as well: I am considering using powder coat to provide a durable black coating on some motorcycle parts, including the main aluminum engine and transmission cases. (They will run quite hot to the touch in actual service.) But at least one manufacturer of these aluminum cases (not the kind I have) strongly recommends against powder coating their cases because the heat involved in the powder coating process can damage these aluminum alloy parts.
Read MoreHead of the Class
When Toronto-based RadEX Powder Coatings expanded its offerings to include wood finishing, the company selected UV powder coatings as the right tool for the job...
Read MorePowder Coating: Defining an Industry and Coloring a World
The growth of the powder coating industry during the last twenty years has been dramatic, with new applications continually being developed to ensure ever expanding market penetration in a wide range of industries.
Read MoreCutting-Edge Approaches to Coating Wood
Powder coating has been used with great success in the metal finishing industry for decades.
Read More2024-T6 or -T8 Aluminum
Question: 2024-T6 or -T8 Aluminum should not be substantially softened by brief heating at 200F or even somewhat higher.
Read MorePlastisol Drips
Question: Just read your comment and response to C.O. in the January 2003 issue, Re: Plastisol Drips.
Read MoreUnderstanding Infrared Curing
Infrared cure is gaining increased attention from coaters as a result of shorter cure cycles and the possibility of smaller floor space requirements when compared to convection oven curing.
Read MoreOutgassing in Die-Cast Parts
Question: We are in the process of powder coating zinc die-castings and are having a problem with outgassing.
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