newbie to PC

[benherr]

Just received my Caswell powder coating system. Just the low end model, but wanted to get my feet wet first before jumping in full force. some info on who I Am. I have a small CNC machine shop specializing in performance intake manifolds for the Yamaha RoadStar Motorcycle. Recently expanded into the custom engraving business, doing custom graphics, logo's etc. for various parts on bikes. Decided to try my hand at PC to offer different looks and really am excited about the product and the applications. I've already spent quite a few hours going thru various post trying to get a handle on all the tips. I've now got to get my oven setup and build a spray booth. I'm sure in the near future you'll see me posting asking questions. From what I've already read there seems to be a wealth of information and plenty of forum members willing to help, so I look forward to talking with many of you in the future.

Ben

[grommit]

Hello ben,
nice to hear from you and pleased you are happy with all the help that is available on this forum.
it has took me a long time to gain the knowledge i need and i am still learning.
catchya soon,
regards
brian

[benherr]

Originally Posted by grommit

Hello ben,
nice to hear from you and pleased you are happy with all the help that is available on this forum.
it has took me a long time to gain the knowledge i need and i am still learning.
catchya soon,
regards
brian

grommit,

thanks for the welcome. Just finished setting up my electric range for heating and also built a small powder coating station. Its 34" wide by 18" deep and I sloped the side walls in and inserted a funnel in the bottom to feed the powder not used into a can under the station. I even placed thin rubber mats, glued to the back ,sides and front so the powder will flow down the sides and be collected. I have the power supply on a shelf above foe easy access and the foot switch hangs on the side, along with my face mask and safety glasses. I hope to do a test coating later today. I use T-6061 aluminum and have been reading thru the postings to get ideas. I purchased the Liquiguard PC for pre-teating, but not yet sure of the exact proceedure to use it. the label says to spray a fine mist over the part, but can it be brushed on. don't want to dip as it wastes material and you can't re-use it. Have to keep reading posts.

Ben

[JTW37]

Welcome Ben.
Like you said, there is a wealth of information here. And we, like you, had started with the questions. There a publications printed on it, but it just don't get into all of it. As for the Liquiguard, I don't have a clue. Give Caswell a call, they are eager to help.