Optimizing Coating Uniformity: Advanced Analysis and Precision in Powder Application Processes
Coating thickness variability across substrates is a common challenge, with edges and corners often exhibiting higher thickness levels compared to flat surfaces. Additionally, discrepancies in thickness can frequently arise at the junctures of spray paths from multiple spray guns, attributed to suboptimal process settings. Various powders yield distinct spray patterns, reflecting the way the powder disperses across the spray cone. However, adjustments to process settings to accommodate these variations are seldom made. Misalignment of reciprocator settings with the specific powder in use can result in improper overlap of spray patterns, causing noticeable stripes due to either excessive or insufficient coverage. Learn about the innovative technology designed for the precise analysis of spray patterns across different powders, facilitating the fine-tuning of process parameters. This adjustment enables a markedly enhanced uniformity in powder application across substrates, leading to significant improvements in process stability and efficiency. The outcome is a substantial decrease in product rejects and powder material savings, underscoring the technology's capability to refine coating processes for optimal performance and resource utilization.
Marlon Boldrini – coatingAI and Aric Yarosz – Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.
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An exploration of powder coating unconventional substrates and how it is achieved. From coating wood and heat sensitive substrates like plastics, to hot flocking and high film build pipe coatings, to non-destructive testing using powder in aerospace and military markets.
Josh Gilmore and Micky Ricard – Sames
Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.
Aric Yarosz has 7 years’ experience in formulating, testing, and application of powder coatings, with a passion for educating the industry on powder coatings. Currently, he supports the sales team at AkzoNobel as a Technical Service Representative and as a member/speaker of the Powder Coating Institute’s education committee.
Sames
Josh is the Central States Regional Sales Manager and has over 11 years of Paint and Powder Coating Industry Experience: Process Equipment/ Material Handling/ Washers/ Ovens/ Liquid Paint/ Powder. While being active in the Chemical Coaters Association International and the Powder Coating Institute, Josh was named as one of the 40 most influential professionals in the finishing industry under the age of 40.
coatingAI
Marlon, has nearly 10 years of experience as a researcher in the field of physics simulations and AI, specialized in modeling powder coating processes. His research work laid the foundation for founding coatingAI three years ago, with the mission to optimize and automate coating processes through AI.
Sames
Mick Ricard has been in the finishing industry for over a decade, starting as a Regional Manager dealing with liquid paint and powder accounts. As the Powder Coating Product Manager for Sames, he helps with R&D and strategy for the North and South American teams.
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