4 Way Metal Fabricators specialize in powder coating in Ontario, which is an important aspect of custom metal fabrication. Powder coating gives an item a perfect, glossy coat and comes available in many colours. It is the finishing touch a fabricated metal object needs to be complete. Powder Coating was first used in Australia in the 1960s, and the method has over time proven a more effective decorative finishing tool than other methods out there. The most outstanding feature about this type of coating is that it uses dry paint rather than wet.
Powder coating is applied with two main tactics; the item is systematically lowered into the powder or the powder is electrostatically charged and then sprayed on the item. For both processes, the item is then placed in a curing oven where particles melt and coalesce to create a continuous film. There are two types of powder used in powder coating: thermoplastic powders and thermosetting powders. The difference is that thermoplastic powders re-melt when heated while thermosetting ones do not re-melt. When a part is placed in an oven, the conditions trigger a chemical cross-linking reaction which gives the coating a number of desirable properties.
The basis of a great powder coating is preparation. Most powder coatings fail because of a lack of suitable preparation. The kind of preparation done varies depending on the type of material used, meaning that steel and aluminium might necessitate different preparations. General powder coating preparations include cleaning, rinsing, de-rusting, iron phosphate application, rinsing and acidulated rinse. If you are looking for expert powder coating, Ontario, for your metal tools are car parts, rest assured that 4 Way Metal Fabricators are experts in the field. With decades of experience, their dedicated staff can handle both small and large projects depending on your need. They also offer customized finishes, including enhanced smoothness and roughened surfaces, depending on your purpose. 4 Way Metal are the best source for powder coating Ontario has to offer.
