Powder Coating Quiz

What is the thickness range of most powder coated finishes?

• 0.05 millimeters - 0.08 millimeters

• 0.03 millimeters - 0.05 millimeters

• 0.08 millimeters - 0.10 millimeters

• 0.01 millimeters - 0.03 millimeters

Which of the following is NOT a texture that can be added to a powder coated part?

• Smooth texture

• Standard finish

• Wrinkles

• Hammer texture

What is the first step in the powder coating process?

• Powder application

• Curing

• Pre-treatment

• Drying

What is the temperature range for curing the powder coated parts in the curing oven?

• 150 to 200 degrees celsius

• 200 to 250 degrees celsius

• 100 to 150 degrees celsius

• 50 to 100 degrees celsius

Which of the following is a benefit of powder coating?

• High startup costs

• Highly resistant to wear and tear

• Difficult to produce thin coatings

• Produces harmful fumes

What is a disadvantage of powder coating?

• Difficult to produce thin coatings

• Low finishing line emissions

• Low cost in the long run

• Low raw material requirement

What should be considered for critical to function surfaces like threaded and beamed holes in powder coating?

• Tolerances

• Startup costs

• Hanging and jig marks

• Materials

What is important to indicate in the CAD file for powder coating?

• Materials used

• Masking

• Tolerances

• Hanging and jig marks