Powder Coating
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Read MoreThickness of Metal Affecting the Coating Process
When powder coating mild steel, will the thickness of the mild steel itself, say 25 mm (one inch) or more, have an effect on any stages of the process or the final result? In a nutshell, should I or shouldn’t I powder coat very thick mild steel?
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Powder Coating Plastics
Is there a specific additive that can be added to an injection molded ABS plastic part to allow it to accept a powder coating?
Read MoreGood Vs. Bad Pretreatment
My problem is to identify a metric for “good” and “bad” pretreatment prior to powder coating.
Read MoreFisheye Problems
We plate many pieces in different finishes, and we apply powder coating to some of them. We have problems with fisheyes in some of our powder coated parts. What can we do to solve this problem?
Read MorePaint Grip Electro-Galvanized
My question is, what is “paint-grip” galvanized? I have been electro-galvanizing chain for years and I contacted our chemical supplier and they never heard of “paint-grip” galvanized either. Can you enlighten me?
Read MoreAdhesion to Powder Coatings
Are the different powder coatings, such as TGIC-polyester or epoxy, known to have different properties as concerns adhesive compatibility? Is there a component in glossy powder coating formulations that could adversely affect adhesion?
Read MorePowder Coated Steel Parts
We have a problem with powder coated steel parts that have yellowed after a few months when exposed to high intensity UV from fluorescent lamps. What if anything can we apply over this to restore the original white color finish? Is Krylon spray an alternative?
Read MoreProducts Failing Salt Spray Test
How can we improve our adhesion and weather resistance on these die-castings? What is causing the blistering? We could instead use a TGIC Polyester or a Polyester. Would these powders perform better?
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