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Static electricity and powder coating defects: Does static electricity cause defects like fisheyes, craters, and bits?
Q: Is there any indication that static electricity could be causing defects such as fisheyes, cratering, or bits in the...
Craters and fisheyes: I’ve tried everything I can think of to fix this problem, but nothing works. What can be causing these defects?
Q: I have recently been experiencing a crater problem on all powders I try. So far, I have changed the...
Potential silicone contamination: Could silicone-based caulk cause defects on powder-coated extruded aluminum rails?
Q: I work for an overhead garage door company, and we powder coat the extruded aluminum rails for some of...
Understanding pinholes: How can we identify the source of pinhole defects?
Q: What are the possible reasons for micro-pinholes in powder coating? A: This is a very common but oftentimes perplexing...
Surface defects on aluminum parts: What causes snow-like material?
Q: One of my customers is facing an unknown problem when they use a polyester powder coating. The coated pieces...