Powder Coating

Apr 19 2013

Powder Coating – Part 2

Last spring we posted an article about powder coating and corrosion control.  We discussed the introduction of powder coating in the 1960’s and that powder coating is now the preferred solution for metal.  There are size constraints that make metal powder coating unworkable for large welded assemblies but otherwise the best corrosion coverage is to powder coat your metal parts.  The powders available over the last twenty years

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By Noble Industries • Metal Fabrication, Powder Coating, Retail Point of Purchase, Store Fixtures • 0

Nov 19 2012

The Secret to a quality powder coat finish on your metal parts – Part 1

6 stage powder wash system at Noble Industries

Power Spray with heat is the best way to remove impurities on metal parts

 

Custom Powder Coating of an OEM Metal Part

 

 

To have a powder coated part with a finish that lasts, you must start with pretreatment to ensure a totally clean part.  Pretreatment process can be broken down into two areas of operation:

  1. Cleaning
  2. Phosphatizing

This article will address the most important phase which is the process to obtain a clean part.  All contamination, dirt and oil must be removed.   Most metals will have rust inhibitors, oil, cutting fluids, drawing compounds, grease and dirt.  If powder is applied to a metal part that has not been thoroughly cleaned adhesion will not occur or the powder coat finish will not stay on the part over time.

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By Noble Industries • Metal Fabrication, Powder Coating • 0

Nov 15 2012

Metal Fabrication Case Study for an Automotive Aftermarket Customer

Metal Fabrication Case Study

Customer:   Automotive Aftermarket

Product:  Metal Bracket

Type of Fabrication:  Laser Cutting, Press Brake Metal Forming, Powder Coating, Packaging & Shipping

Problem:  Needed a heavy duty bracket with a lance and formed area which would include a square hole for a carriage bolt

Noble Industries solution:

One of our automotive aftermarket customers came to us with a need for a bracket with a lance and form section to allow a carriage bolt to be used with the part.  A lance and form tooling can be purchased for a punch press or for a brake press.  For our application we created tooling for an Amada press brake form operation.  This part also has an offset and 90 degree bends around the lance and formed area and the part number stamped into the part.

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By Noble Industries • A36 Steel, Automotive Aftermarket, Metal Brackets, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Case Studies, Metal Forming, Powder Coating • 0

Nov 15 2012

Reasons to use Powder Coating for metal parts!

Powder Coating offers substantial advantages over wet paint or plating.

  • No solvents
  • If you have a clean room and an oven it is easy to apply
  • Unpolluted operational area making better work environment
  • The above items make for an environment with virtually no pollution
  • Only one coat is required to give a superior finish with excellent coverage in holes, corners and edges
  • Once baked on a clean surface it is resistant to scratches & chipping
  • With a good operation you will have savings in overall coating costs

By Noble Industries • Powder Coating • 0

Nov 8 2012

Metal Fabrication Case Studies – Retail Point of Purchase Freestanding Display

Metal Fabrication Case Study

Customer:   Retail Point of Purchase

Product:  Freestanding Display

Type of Fabrication:  Laser Cutting, Welded Wire Mesh Grid, Press Brake Metal Forming, Welding, Powder Coating

Problem:  Taking a new design from the concept to production

Noble Industries solution:

Noble Industries has several customers who design all types of store fixtures for the retail industry.  Many things are considered before a prototype is scheduled.  Our customers will send conceptual drawings or models with all the factual information included such as the material they wish to use, dimensions, views from the front, back, side and top, specific hardware requirements, what powder coat color or colors they want and much more.

Our process engineers will review the design for manufacturability and give any comments or concerns to the customer.  If everyone agrees on the concept, then our customer will detail each individual part.  For this particular metal fabrication case study, we had a project to fabricate for Point of Purchase during the holiday season.

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By Noble Industries • Custom Metal Fabrication, Design for Manufacturing, Laser Cutting, Metal Fabrication Case Studies, POP Freestanding Displays, Powder Coating, Retail Point of Purchase, Tube Fabrication, welded wire mesh grid, Welding, wire fabrication • 0

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