Advanced Powder Coating: A 2-Day Hands-On Workshop

The PCI Introduction to Powder Coating: 2-Day Hands-On Workshop is an intensive advanced powder coating seminar that will focus on many aspects of powder coating including powder coating materials, application of powder coatings, reclamation of powder coatings, troubleshooting, quality control of a powder coating operation, coating evaluation and defect analysis as well as laboratory training that includes hands-on with manual and automated powder applications.

You Should Attend If You Are:

• You have at least 3 years experience or recently completed the previous hands-on workshop
• Looking for ways to improve your current powder coating operation
• Looking for ways to make your powder coating process more efficient and effective
• Interested in implementing a quality control process for your powder operation

In the Classroom, Learn the Latest:

• Powder coating selection and total cost per square foot analysis
• Troubleshooting a powder application and recovery system including maintenance requirements
• Powder coating color change and the most efficient and effective use of powder coating equipment
• Pretreatment system design and methods for optimal cleaning as well as the process of parts through a cleaning system
• Curing ovens, dry off ovens, booster ovens, infrared ovens and use of ultra violet with powder coatings
• Use of gauges and coating evaluation methods including defect analysis

In the Lab:

• Experience hands-on training in powder application, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Quality control and reject analysis
• Utilization of proper equipment to perform proper coating evaluations
• Team up with classmates for a powder coating contest
• Winners receive a gift from PCI

This Program Includes:

• Use of state-of-the-art powder laboratory facilities
• Training from multiple industry experts
• One-of-a-kind PCI Powder Coatings Finisher’s Handbook (this hardback book contains more than 450 pages of powder coating materials and is a $120 value for non-members)
• Once you have passed the final exam, attendees will receive a certification
• Continental breakfast and lunch will be served
• An evening event cocktail reception
• Transportation to/from the hotel to the training center each day

Registration Costs:

• Member: $495
• Affiliate Member: $575
• Non-Member: $595

If you are interested in attending the Advanced Powder Coating workshop, please click here for dates and to register.