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| + | '''The Powder Coating Area within our Metal Shop at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.''' | ||
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment. | Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment. | ||
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{{Safety}} | {{Safety}} | ||
| − | ==Classes and Training== | + | == Classes and Training== |
===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks=== | ===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks=== | ||
| − | ===Classes=== | + | ===Classes === |
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | :Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
:'''[[Sandblasting Cabinet]]''' | :'''[[Sandblasting Cabinet]]''' | ||
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===For Help=== | ===For Help=== | ||
| − | : Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop | + | :Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop |
===Tips=== | ===Tips=== | ||
==Equipment Lists== | ==Equipment Lists== | ||
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|Under construction | |Under construction | ||
(12/06/21) | (12/06/21) | ||
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|'''oven for powder coating''' | |'''oven for powder coating''' | ||
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| − | | additional pair of gloves, | + | |additional pair of gloves, |
unopened (11/27/21) | unopened (11/27/21) | ||
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===Hand Tools=== | ===Hand Tools=== | ||
:<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C"> Metal Shop Area </span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint. | :<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C"> Metal Shop Area </span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint. | ||
| − | : Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | + | :Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. |
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===[[Donations Received]]=== | ===[[Donations Received]]=== | ||
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|'''Black''' | |'''Black''' | ||
|[https://www.harborfreight.com/16-oz-powder-coat-paint-matte-black-93306.html MATTE BLACK, Item 93306] | |[https://www.harborfreight.com/16-oz-powder-coat-paint-matte-black-93306.html MATTE BLACK, Item 93306] | ||
| − | | 400°F for 15-20 mins | + | |400°F for 15-20 mins |
after flowout | after flowout | ||
| − | |Harbor Freight | + | | Harbor Freight |
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|'''Clear''' | |'''Clear''' | ||
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===Fusion 360=== | ===Fusion 360=== | ||
==Showcase== | ==Showcase== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Powder coated hood latch.jpg|alt=Powder coated hood latch|<center>'''Powder coated<br>hood latch with spring<br>(Trevor Banks)'''</center> | File:Powder coated hood latch.jpg|alt=Powder coated hood latch|<center>'''Powder coated<br>hood latch with spring<br>(Trevor Banks)'''</center> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ===PPM YouTube Channel=== | + | === PPM YouTube Channel=== |
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab) | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab) | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | ||
Revision as of 22:32, 10 January 2022
The Powder Coating Area within our Metal Shop at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.
All our Powder Coating Equipment combined occupies about 90 square feet (6'x18'). It is a small but important part of our 5,500 square foot facility.
Safety First
Members must know the following information:
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- Our physical location is:
- 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign
PPM Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.
- There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.
PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan
First Aid
- There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.
- FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazardous Chemicals
- All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.
- SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Please DO NOT paint indoors.
Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Classes and Training
Area Captain -- Trevor Banks
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
- Sandblasting Cabinet
- Powder Coating
Training
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
Tips
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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huge
powder coating oven with PID controller |
Trevor | N/A | PPM | Under construction
(12/06/21) |
waiting for high-temp wire supplies | ||
| oven for powder coating | GE | PPM, (donated by Quinn) | working (12/08/21) | would benefit from PID controller | ||||
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media blaster cabinet | Harbor Freight | link | $200, (gloves $30) |
PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS) | new gloves installed
(10/27/21) |
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| gloves
for media blaster |
Harbor Freight | link | $32 |
PPM | additional pair of gloves,
unopened (11/27/21) |
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powder coating
paint booth |
PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS) | ||||||
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powder coating paint gun, dual voltage | Eastwood | PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS) | working | ||||
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IR thermometer | PPM | working | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
- Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
Materials
| Color | Item | Curing Procedure | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | MATTE BLACK, Item 93306 | 400°F for 15-20 mins
after flowout |
Harbor Freight |
| Clear | SOFT (SATIN) CLEAR, PPS-1334 | 10 MIN AT 400° F | PRISMATIC POWDERS |
| White | GLOSS WHITE, PSS-5690 | 10 MIN AT 400° F | PRISMATIC POWDERS |
| Yellow | Mirror Yellow, # 10292 | 400° F for 20 mins
after flowout |
Eastwood Company |
Powder coating
gun and storage
bottles
- Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
 |
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
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CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
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GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
 |
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens | 10% discount | 1830 W Uintah Street |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Software
Fusion 360
Showcase
Photo Gallery
Powder coated
hood latch with spring
(Trevor Banks)
Powder coated
bracket and pulley
(Trevor Banks)
Powder coated
valve cover washers
(Trevor Banks)
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)