Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Salt-spray testing exposes specimens to a controlled corrosive fog to assess a coating system against an agreed requirement. It can reveal weaknesses and support quality checks. A result stated in chamber hours cannot be converted into a guaranteed number of years...
Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cross-hatch adhesion testing checks how a coating resists removal around a controlled grid of cuts. It can reveal weak attachment at the tested location. It does not measure bond strength in pounds per square inch or prove that every coated part will perform the same...
Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
An MEK rub test checks how a coating resists a particular solvent under controlled rubbing. It can help assess the cure of a thermoset powder coating, but a result needs the powder manufacturer’s guidance and agreed acceptance criteria. It is not a universal proof of...
Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Powder coating thickness is usually measured after curing with a gauge suited to the base metal. The useful result is a set of readings compared with agreed limits, rather than one number taken anywhere on the part. ASTM D7091 describes the magnetic and eddy-current...
