New book from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers gives manufacturers a complete guide to this durable and versatile coating technique
A new publication from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, A Guide to High-performance Powder Coating, is now available to manufacturers throughout the UK and Europe.
Powder coating is durable and versatile, and presents major savings for manufacturers in labour, materials, and energy costs over other surface coating methods.
This book examines the cost, performance, and environmental factors in the powder coating industry.
Powder coating involves applying a finely ground resin (powder) to a substrate and subjecting it to heat.
During the heating process the powder melts and creates a uniform, continuous coating.
Powder coatings provide excellent corrosion, impact, and abrasion resistance, as well as gloss retention. Automotive and appliance manufacturers are the largest markets for powder coating in North America.
A Guide to High-performance Powder Coating provides in-depth information about system design and layout, equipment features and benefits, pre-treatment issues, maintenance, and coating comparisons.
The book also focuses on controlling process variables that lead to efficiency, quality, and consistent operations.
It provides an overview of the basic processes and equipment used in electrostatic spray operations.
The author, Bob Utech, also devotes an entire chapter to troubleshooting guides and a chapter to how powder coating fits in with lean manufacturing.
There are major economic benefits for manufacturers who use powder coating over other surface-coating methods.
They include fewer rejects, less floor space required, less material waste, lower energy costs, lower training and labor costs, lower waste-disposal costs, more efficient cleaning operations, and more uniform finishes.
Powder coating is one of the fastest growing mediums for applying coating.
Technical advancements in powder and equipment are explained to help companies maintain a competitive advantage for years to come.
A Guide to High-performance Powder Coating is available from American Technical Publishers and sells for £72.00.
