Powder-coated finishes look great
Powder-coated finishes look great, although they can't compare to powder coat paint when it comes to mirror-like finishes. They are extremely durable and can withstand bumps, knocks and blows that would destroy paint. Car enthusiasts like powder coating for finishing suspension parts but, with a little imagination, almost anything metal can be powder-coated.
How one company organized its powder coating process.Learn how Gauthier Industries, a stamper and powder coating, organized its powder coating operation into control points to help regulate quality and efficiency as parts move through the finishing process. Areas discussed include pretreatment, the paint booth, inspection, and tips for efficiency.
In today's metal finishing industry, quality and efficiency are of equal value to the customer. Quality is important for obvious reasons; efficiency is desired because it keeps prices down and results in short lead-times for customers.
The finishing process typically is the final operation before shipment, so the process must be flexible and reactive. Orders often must be coated and shipped the same day, so scheduling, efficiency, and quality are critical. Reworking is not an option, and time is of the essence.
Gauthier Industries, Inc.—a sheet metal fabrication, stamping, and powder coating job shop—has organized its powder coating operations into control points to help regulate quality and efficiency as parts move through this finishing process.
