Electrocoating
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Read MoreBack to the Basics: Eletrocoating
For some reason, many of our questions seem to be focused on an effort to gain a better understanding of the principles behind an E-coat system. I’ve recently been engaged in an interesting e-mail dialogue with one reader in particular. Following is a recap of our discussion.
Read MoreClear E-coat vs. Anodizing
I can not find a specification for clear E-coating on aluminum castings. Can you help?
Read MorePinhole size air pockets
Do you have any ideas on how to get rid of pinhole size air pockets in the coating?
Read MorePowder Coating over E-coat
I am aware of applications where liquid paints are being applied over E-coat, but I am wondering about the feasibility of applying powder coating. Will the powder coating stick well to the E-coat? Could you give me some guidance on that?
Read MorePAINT CONVERSION BY TOP-FEEDING
What is your opinion on converting from one company’s epoxy E-coat paint to another supplier’s paint by top-feeding?
Read MoreRACKING DESIGNS FOR SMALL PARTS
We are striving to develop a logical model for making a vendor selection based on the quotes we are receiving for coating costs and fixture charges. We also want to find a way to include processing loss (parts lost in the coating process) and light or no-coat parts, which we are now starting to get a good handle on. I am hoping you can help me understand how to better address this issue.
Read MoreOver-Baked Fasteners
What is the duration or level of over-baking that will cause the coating to chip off of the fastener? Will this happen to product that is run through the process in the same basket? How big of a concern should this be for us?
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