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Powder Coating Fundamentals

The THORS Powder Coating Fundamentals course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the essential aspects of powder coating, including coating requirements, the equipment used in a powder coating setup, and the processes involved in applying and curing the coating. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2.5

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Course Description

The THORS Powder Coating Fundamentals course is relevant for learners who are new to the industry, as well as experienced learners who require a deeper knowledge of the equipment and processes involved in powder coating. This course offers an interactive learning experience that allows learners to gain an in-depth understanding of powder coating, including the requirements, equipment, and various processes involved.

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Who will benefit from this powder coating course?

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, designing, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require an understanding of powder coating.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms, understanding of key concepts, and application of the covered topics.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Powder Coating Fundamentals

Example of certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish between thermoplastic powders and thermosetting powders based on their properties and applications.
  2. Identify the steps involved in part preparation.
  3. Recognize the types of powder coating booths and powder coating devices used in a powder coating setup.
  4. Describe the powder recovery systems, curing ovens, and part handling equipment associated with the powder coating process.
  5. Develop an understanding of the powder coating process, including powder feeding, powder application, and curing.
Illustration of vapor degreasing method that uses solvent vapors to remove oil and grease from parts before powder coating.
Powder Coating Fundamentals Course

Table of Contents

  1. Requirements
    1. Powder Types
      1. Thermoplastic Powders
      2. Thermosetting Powders
    2. Part Preparation
      1. Cleaning
        1. Mechanical Cleaning
        2. Chemical Cleaning
      2. Degreasing
        1. Dip Degreasing
        2. Spray Degreasing
        3. Vapor Degreasing
      3. Activation
      4. Conversion Coating
        1. Conversion Coatings for Steel
        2. Conversion Coatings for Aluminum
      5. Drying
  2. Equipment
    1. Powder Coating Booths
      1. Open-Faced Booths
      2. Conveyorized Booths
    2. Powder Coating Devices
      1. Spray Gun
        1. Corona Charging Spray Gun
        2. Tribo Charging Spray Gun
      2. Bell Applicator
    3. Powder Recovery Systems
      1. Cartridge Recovery Systems
      2. Cyclone Recovery Systems
    4. Curing Ovens
    5. Part Handling Systems
      1. Batch Handling Systems
      2. Continuous Systems
  3. Process
    1. Powder Feeding
    2. Powder Application
      1. Fluidized Bed Dip Method
      2. Electrostatic Spray Method
    3. Curing
      1. Convection Curing Process
      2. Infrared Curing Process

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