The Electrocoating Manual 3rd Edition covers the entire Electrocoating Finishing Process. Electrocoating of a paint film on a conductive substrate is a very efficient way of applying a uniform,
corrosion resistant coating on complex metal components.
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| Chapter 1 |
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The Electrocoat Finishing Process
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| Chapter 2 |
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Paint Chemistry
- Dispersing of Electrocoat Resins into Water
- Choosing the Right Solubilizer
- Choosing Pigmentation for Color and Film Performance
- Solvents
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| Chapter 3 |
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Film Deposition
- Building an Electrocoat Paint Film
- Comparison of Anodic and Cathodic Electrocoat Processes
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| Chapter 4 |
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The Electrocoat Tank
- Ecoat Tank Size
- Tank Components
- Electrocoat Tank & Circulation
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| Chapter 5 |
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Post Rinse System
- Closed Loop Rinse System
- Drain Zone - Flash Tunnel
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| Chapter 6 |
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Electrocoat Tank Cleaning
- Ecoat Tank Leak Check and Cleaning - Initial Fill
- Ecoat Tank Maintenance Cleaning - Production
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| Chapter 7 |
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Electrocoat Cure Oven
- Oven Configurations
- Oven Orientations
- Oven Types
- Oven Construction
- Oven Cleaning/Maintenance
- Oven Troubleshooting
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| Chapter 8 |
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Racking
- General Rack Considerations
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| Chapter 9 |
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Wastewater Treatment
- Heavy Metals
- Oils
- Final pH
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| Chapter 10 |
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Maintenance of Electrocoat Bath Chemistry
- Process Control and Monitoring
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| Chapter 11 |
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Standard Test Method for Measuring Precent Solids (% Nv) and the Pigment to Binder (P/B) Ratio |
| Chapter 12 |
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Standard Test Method for Measuring Electrical Conductivity of Electrocoat Baths |
| Chapter 13 |
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Standard Test Method for Measuring Apparent pH of Electrocoat Baths |
| Chapter 14 |
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Troubleshooting
- Typical Causes of Coating Problems
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