Introductory Powder Coating: A 1.5-Day Hands-On Workshop

The PCI Introduction to Powder Coating: 1.5-Day Hands-On Workshop is an extensive powder coating seminar that will focus on many aspects of powder coating including powder coating materials, application of powder coatings, reclamation of powder coatings, testing and evaluation, quality control, the manufacturing process of powder coatings, a plant tour as well as laboratory training that includes hands-on evaluation and application of powder.

You Should Attend If You Are:

• A person with little or no previous experience with powder coatings (< 3 years)
• Looking for ways to improve your understanding of the powder coating operation
• Looking to better understand how to select the correct powder coating for your application
• Interested in learning more about powder coating testing and evaluation
• Interested in learning about all the elements in the powder coating process

In the Classroom, Learn the Latest:

• Powder coating selection and total cost analysis
• Understanding the fundamentals of a powder application and recovery system including maintenance requirements
• Efficient and effective use of powder coating equipment
• Pretreatment system options and methods for cleaning various substrates
• Curing ovens, dry off ovens, booster ovens, infrared ovens and use of ultra violet with powder coatings
• Use of coating measurement equipment to evaluate powder coatings

In the Lab:

• Experience hands-on evaluation of powder coatings
• Quality control and reject analysis
• Spraying of powder coatings and electrostatic theory
• Tour of powder manufacturing plant to learn the entire process for powder coatings
• 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
• An evening event cocktail reception
• Transportation to/from the hotel to the training center each day

Registration Costs

• Member: $425
• Affiliate Member: $475
• Non-Member: $495

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

Click here to learn more about our Introductory Workshop being held in August.