Effects of Powder Coat Process on Aluminum

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I was wondering how well, or bad that aluminum would react to powder coating processes. I searched this forum and found several statements to the effect that the 400 degree oven paint curing process will adversely affect its material properties. So, I did some more web searches and I found a really nice article where they actually tested the affects of powder coat on three different aluminum alloys. The results are encouraging enough to where I think I will try it on a few non critical or some scrap aluminum parts just to see how well it goes. I'm still concerned about thin parts warping with the heat.


Here's a link for those that are interested:

http://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=mech_fac

 

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