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Powder Coating Application Issues

Filler for powder coating on welded aluminum: What filler won’t outgas and ruin my finished powder coat?

Q: I need to fill some gaps I have in a welded aluminum frame. What is the best “Bondo type”...

First-pass powder coating yield: What is considered world-class in terms of first-pass yield on a powder coat system?

Q: What is considered world-class first-pass yield in a powder coat system? Our system consists of two alkaline cleaners, zirconium...

Manually touching up powder coating: Is it best to do a manual touch-up before or after automatic guns?

Q: We have an automatic spray booth, with eight automatic and two manual (touch-up) guns. When is it best to...

Importance of grounding in powder coating: What will I notice if my ground starts to fade?

Q: I’m a finishing engineer at a fabrication shop and have a question regarding powder coating application. What will I...

Grinding and mixing powder coatings: Why is it important to use a separate mixer/grinder for premixing and milling?

Q: We are utilizing two separate grinder/mixers for premixing and chips milling in the powder coating laboratory. Can you explain...