1st Edition

Paint Technology Handbook

By Rodger Talbert Copyright 2007
240 Pages 68 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

240 Pages
by CRC Press

Modern paints and coatings offer an astounding variety of formulations that are used to improve the durability, appearance, and lifespan of countless products. From cars to furniture, computers, and mechanical components, paints and coatings play a vital role in nearly every manufactured product available. Written by an industry insider with more than 30 years of experience, the Paint Technology... Read more
PART PREPARATION PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT
Cleaning
Conversion Coatings
Rinsing
Typical Spray Washer Systems
Substrates
Washer Design
Washer Maintenance and Control
PAINT COMPONENTS
Resin (Binder)
Pigments
Extenders
Solvents
Additives
Summary
LIQUID ORGANIC COATINGS
Coatings Selection
Paint Classifications
Film Formation
PAINT MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Equipment Used for Pigment Paste Manufacturing
COLOR MATCHING AND COLOR CONTROL
Color Variables
Metamerism
Color Measurement Equipment
Color Glossary
Color Standards and Metamerism
LIQUID PAINT APPLICATION SYSTEMS
Part Preparation
Spray Application of Paint
Airless Spray Guns
Air-Assisted Airless Spray Guns
High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP)
Electrostatic Application
Alternative Application Methods
TRANSFER EFFICIENCY AND SPRAY TECHNIQUE
Spray Gun Controls
Application Technique
SPRAY BOOTHS
NFPA Requirements
Air Make-Up
Booth Exhaust Stacks
Spray Booth Sizing
Filtration
CURING
Convection Curing
Infra Red Curing
Oven Maintenance and Cleaning
Oven Exhaust
Oven Filtration
Oven Location
The Impact of Catalysts on Curing
Heat Recovery
Summary
TESTING PAINT MATERIALS
Introduction
Paint Viscosity
Finished Film Testing
QUALITY CONTROL
Introduction
Process Control
Paint Film Defects
COST ANALYSIS FOR FINISHING SYSTEMS
Factors that Affect Cost
Applied Cost of Paint
Appendix A: Metric Equivalents
Appendix B: Common Geometries and Formulas for Calculation of Area Index

Biography

Rodger Talbert