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Calculations and Testing
15 Articles- Understanding distinctness of image: What is DOI and how is it measured?
- Measuring powder coating transfer efficiency: What’s the most reliable method?
- Calculating specific gravity: How can I determine a powder coating’s specific gravity?
- Calculating powder coating density: What’s the best method?
- Hydrophobic powder coating: What’s the best way to impart hydrophobicity to a powder-coated surface?
Curing and Ovens
15 Articles- Oven temperature range: How much temperature variation is acceptable when curing powder coatings?
- Oven temperature recorders: What are the best products for measuring the temperature of parts in multiple locations in the oven?
- Infrared curing of powder coating clearcoats: Why are our IR-cured samples cracking?
- Gas or diesel vs. infrared ovens: Should our powder coating oven be fueled with gas/diesel or infrared?
- Powder coating on medium-density fiberboard: Is it necessary to UV cure powder coating on MDF?
Powder Coating Appearance
15 Articles- Liquid-looking powder coating: Is it possible to create that liquid look with a metallic pigment in a powder coating?
- Hazy semi-gloss black: What could be causing a hazy appearance on a black semi-gloss powder coating?
- Understanding distinctness of image: What is DOI and how is it measured?
- Gas-fired vs. electric oven: Can a gas-fired oven produce powder coating gloss variations compared to an electric oven?
- Whitest white: How can we ensure the whitest finish for our powder coating?
Powder Coating Application Issues
29 Articles- Fluidizing powder coatings: What makes one powder fluidize better than another?
- Using fillers with powder coating: What products can you recommend for repairing dents in metal parts?
- High-temperature brake caliper decals: What material would work best to create a decal that can withstand 400°F?
- Masking decals for powder coating: Is there any kind of high-temperature material that could be used to make masking designs in powder coating?
- Filler for powder coating on welded aluminum: What filler won’t outgas and ruin my finished powder coat?
Powder Coating Characteristics and Chemistries
12 Articles- Fluidizing powder coatings: What makes one powder fluidize better than another?
- Powder coating tips: Do you have any quick tips on powders for a beginner to the industry?
- Liquid-looking powder coating: Is it possible to create that liquid look with a metallic pigment in a powder coating?
- Powder coating fluidity: How can I increase the fluidity of my powder coatings?
- Powder coating transfer efficiency: Why can’t our product achieve the same thickness as our competitor?
Powder Coating Failures
10 Articles- Poor decal adhesion: Why are decals lifting off of some of our powder-coated parts?
- Peeling on aluminum and steel: Why is the powder coating peeling from our aluminum and steel poles?
- Rust on powder-coated steel parts: What can cause premature salt fog failures?
- Blisters and adhesion failure: Why is my powder coating failing salt spray and humidity tests?
- Bubbling and chipping on dental equipment: Why is the epoxy/polyester powder coating bubbling and chipping off of my dental equipment?
Powder Coating Performance
36 Articles- Powder coating within pressure-treated lumber: Can a steel powder-coated insert work inside pressure-treated lumber?
- Polyester vs. antimicrobial: What is the basic difference between polyester powder coating and antimicrobial powder coating?
- Architectural powder coatings: What weatherability standards can powder coating achieve?
- Upper temperature limit: At what temperatures is regular powder coating safe?
- Matching steel parts: Is it possible to match a powder to a plating finish?
Powder Coating Surface Defects
15 Articles- Outgassing with aluminum castings: Can powder coating gloss levels impact outgassing?
- Reducing rejects: How can we address defects in powder coatings for automotive windows?
- Infrared curing of powder coating clearcoats: Why are our IR-cured samples cracking?
- New powder coating line: How can we best avoid defects when bringing our powder coating operations in-house?
- Touch marks on powder-coated parts: What can we do to eliminate these black marks?
Substrates and Pretreatment Issues
15 Articles- Powder coating on laser-cut edges: What can we do to improve adhesion on our laser-cut steel edges?
- Iron phosphate pretreatment: Can we use a different process while maintaining good adhesion?
- Eliminating pretreatment steps: Are cleaning and dry-off absolutely necessary when prepping steel prior to powder coating?
- Plating steel parts with zinc dichromate: Is there a better way to prepare the surface for powder coating?
- Surface prep for stainless steel: What is the best way to prepare the surface of a 304 stainless steel material for powder coating?
Popular Articles
- Calculating powder coating costs: Can you help me understand how to determine cost per square meter?
- Multi-colored powder coating: What would happen if we tried to mix powder coating colors?
- Chrome-like look for automotive parts: How can we provide a high-shine, chrome-like powder finish for our auto restoration customers?
- Measuring part temperature: What’s the most accurate way to measure the temperature of powder-coated parts while in the oven?
- Incomplete coverage: Our textured powder coating looks thin, but film thickness readings meet the spec.