Long‑term powder coating performance depends less on new technology and more on maintaining consistent line health. In many operations, instability begins with small variations such as uneven gun output, worn components, drifting electrostatics, inconsistent air pressure, or changes in part presentation. When these issues are addressed reactively, efficiency, consistency, and first‑pass yield gradually decline. This session presents a practical, operator‑driven framework for maintaining coating line health through structured maintenance and fine‑tuning routines. Drawing from real production environments, attendees will learn how to standardize gun setup and checks, detect early signs of wear, use pre‑cure film thickness as a health indicator, and reduce shift‑to‑shift variability. The focus is on disciplined routines and measurement‑based decision making to improve stability, reduce rework, and sustain performance over time without major capital investment.
Overview
About the Speakers
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Link Brown
coatingAIBiography
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David Schneider
coatmaster AGBiography
David Schneider is the North American Sales and Service Manager for coatmaster AG, bringing extensive experience in industrial finishing, powder coating, and coating application technologies. He works with manufacturers, integrators, and finishing-equipment suppliers across North America to implement non-contact coating thickness measurement and process-control solutions for uncured and cured coatings, helping improve quality, reduce material consumption, and increase production efficiency. improvements. -
Frank Vergeer
AkzoNobel Coatings, IncBiography
Frank is a seasoned R&D professional with an extensive experience in the R&D and Innovation domain. Having worked within the AkzoNobel R&D environment in various leadership positions, he has successfully driven award-winning, product & service innovations across different coating industries ranging from Vehicle Refinishes, Aerospace, and Automotive to Consumer Electronics and Powder Coatings. He has a passion for driving sustainable innovations in close collaboration with industrial partners that effectively combine long term value creation to a wide range of customers and end markets with improved performance as well as a reduction in the use of natural resources.
Pricing & Registration
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| 1 Session | $125 | |
| 2 Sessions | $225 | |
| 3 Sessions | $300 | |
| 4-8 Sessions | $450 |
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| Weld-Ed Conference | $75 | |
| One-Hour Sessions | FREE | |
| 90-Minute Sessions | $200 | |
| Half-Day Sessions | $550 | |
| Full-Day Sessions | $600 | |
| Professional Program | $425 |
| Price | ||
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| Individual Sessions | $220 | |
| Workshops | $600 | |
| Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) | $900 |