Does this sound familiar? Your component is half-way into production before anyone realises that something in the finish spec is not quite right.
The result?
Problems with your coating, costly production reworks and lost time, and in some cases redesigns that delay your project.
Imagine having a checklist in hand before you begin coating, one that is tailored as per your component and its end use.By getting it right early, you can avoid surface defects mid-production, save cost, and time and achieve your desired surface finish right the first time!
Understand your component’s journey –
1. Performance specifications –
This step looks at the end use, first. How will your component work in the real world? Will it face corrosion? Harsh weather? Heavy wear? This determines the level of resistance, durability, and protection the finish needs to deliver to the component.
2. Material selection & forming process –
The way your part is formed – cast, extruded, or machined, has a direct influence on the finish. For example, castings may require degassing during curing stage to prevent porosity or metal outgassing. Understanding this early on means your coating has higher chances to perform better.
Building your finishing specification
Here’s how Powdertech helps you set up for success –
- A/B/C surface zones
They work with you to map your component into priority zones, clearly identifying the surfaces that matter most for function and appearance
- Complex component masking –
Engineers at Powdertech, are experienced in designing masking schemes that keep the areas you need to be free of powder, as per your spec requirement, without causing problems like powder burrs in other areas of the part. Powdertech has invested in a dedicated INTRICOAT facility, located within their plant, to be used exclusively for handling complex components.
- Choosing the right powder as per your spec –
With Powdertech you choose powders and finishes based on component’s functional needs and aesthetic goals – gloss, satin, matt, metallics, textures, ensuring they meet both visual and technical requirements.
Check out the video to understand INTRICOAT process at Powdertech:
The team at Powdertech knows the common pitfalls before they happen and how to prevent them. Picking up design, material, or finishing challenges early on, means fewer rejects and fewer production delays
Get the details right early, and make surface defects, costly re production processes, and wasted time a thing of the past. Connect with Powdertech team to discuss your powder coating requirements.
