6061 aluminum alloy is a high-quality aluminum alloy product produced by heat treatment and pre-stretching process. The main alloying elements in 6061 aluminum alloy are magnesium and silicon, it has excellent processing performance, excellent welding characteristics and electroplating, good corrosion resistance, high toughness and no deformation after processing, dense material without defects and easy to polish, easy to color film, excellent oxidation effect and other excellent characteristics.Powder coating is to use powder coating equipment (electrostatic coating machine) to spray powder coating on the surface of the parts. Under the action of static electricity, the powder will be uniformly adsorbed on the surface of the parts to form a powder coating; Baking and leveling curing, it becomes the final coating with different effects (different types of powder coatings); the spraying effect of powder coating is superior to the spraying process in terms of mechanical strength, adhesion, corrosion resistance, aging resistance, etc., and the cost is higher than spray paint process.The advantage of powder coating:
- A wide range of finishes can be achieved using this process,
- Provides a layer of protection against corrosion, scratches/chipping and fading,
- One of the most economical, longest lasting, and most color-durable quality finishes available on virtually any type of metal,
- Achieves a consistent color finish across the metal,
- Powder coatings can produce much thicker coatings than conventional liquid coatings without running or sagging,
- Non-toxic and less flammable than wet spray paint finishes
The advantage of powder coating:
- Powder coats can leave an 'orange peel' texture on the metal
- The process involves moderate set up costs due to the machinery involved
- Powders cannot be mixed to obtain different colors
The applications of powder coating:
Powder coating is an ideal method if you want to achieve a specific color match. It can be applied to a range of substrates including steel, copper and aluminum and offers a durable architectural finish. Suitable for both internal and external applications. The latter requires a specific metal and in some instances a further treatment process to cope with saline environments. Our Team of experts can advise which finishing method is most suited to your application.
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