Powder Coating
Sporadic Rust
We are experiencing a percolating rust problem, sometimes months after powder coat. When we peel off a blister, the rust has a definite mottled square pattern. We have not experienced a rust issue except for the seasonal heat and humidity but now have sporadic rusted parts all year round. Any thoughts?
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Dirty Finish
I am having a problem with the powder coating looking like it has dirt in it.
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Anodizing Vs. Powder Coat
I am an engineer on a large yacht build project and urgently need information and advice on choosing a finish for the aluminum deck plates in the engine room.
Read MoreTextured Coating
I now have a customer who wants CRS sheet metal with 12 openings, round and square, to be painted. The openings should be within +0.003/–0.002 inches after painting. Can this process hold this tolerance?
Read MoreLearning "On The Job"
If you had to take a guess as to the source of my adhesion problems, would you say it is because of my pretreatment methods?
Read MorePowder Coating Chrome
Can you powder coat over chrome? If not, how would one go about working around it?
Read MoreCrimping Coated Parts
I would like to know if there is a powder coating suitable for crimp or bending operations afterward, or if it is possible that our process or parameters were not right.
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