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'''The Powder Coating Area within our Metal Shop at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
'''The Powder Coating Area within our Metal Shop at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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==Classes and Training==
==Classes and Training==
==='''[[New Member Orientation]]'''===
==='''[[New Member Orientation]]'''===
===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks===
===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks ===
:To help out in the Powder Coating Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
:To help out in the Powder Coating Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
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: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''']
===Training===
===Training===
:Max part size to powder coat is 36"x45"x91"
: Max part size to powder coat is 36"x45"x91"
===Tips===
===Tips===


:'''[https://www.unitconverters.net/temperature/celsius-to-fahrenheit.htm Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit]'''
:'''[https://www.unitconverters.net/temperature/celsius-to-fahrenheit.htm Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit]'''


===For Additional Help===
===For Additional Help ===
:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
==Equipment Lists==
==Equipment Lists==


=== Powder Coating Equipment===
===Powder Coating Equipment===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''Picture'''
!'''Picture'''
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|[[File:Media blaster.jpg|alt=Media blaster cabinet|center|frameless]]
|[[File:Media blaster.jpg|alt=Media blaster cabinet|center|frameless]]
|'''media blaster cabinet'''
|'''media blaster cabinet'''
| Harbor Freight
|Harbor Freight
|[https://www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-capacity-floor-abrasive-blast-cabinet-68893.html link]
|[https://www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-capacity-floor-abrasive-blast-cabinet-68893.html link]
|<p style="text-align:right;">$200, </p><p style="text-align:right;">(gloves $30)</p>
|<p style="text-align:right;">$200, </p><p style="text-align:right;">(gloves $30)</p>
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|'''gloves'''  
|'''gloves'''  
'''for media blaster'''
'''for media blaster'''
| Harbor Freight
|Harbor Freight
|[https://www.harborfreight.com/abrasive-blasting-cabinet-gloves-62436.html link]
|[https://www.harborfreight.com/abrasive-blasting-cabinet-gloves-62436.html link]
|<p style="text-align:right;">$32</p>
|<p style="text-align:right;">$32</p>
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|'''huge (36"x45"91")'''
|'''huge (36"x45"91")'''
'''powder coating''' '''oven with PID controller'''
'''powder coating''' '''oven with PID controller'''
| Trevor Banks
|Trevor Banks
|N/A
|N/A
|
|
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|PPM, [[Donations Received|(donated by Quinn)]]
|PPM, [[Donations Received|(donated by Quinn)]]
|working (12/08/21)
|working (12/08/21)
|would benefit from PID controller
| would benefit from PID controller
|-
|-
|[[File:IR Thermometer.jpg|alt=IR Thermometer|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|[[File:IR Thermometer.jpg|alt=IR Thermometer|center|frameless|133x133px]]
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===Hand Tools===
===Hand Tools===
:<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;Powder Coating Area&nbsp;</span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder coating.
:<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;Powder Coating Area&nbsp;</span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder coating.
: 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.
===[[Donations Received]]===
===[[Donations Received]]===
===[[Wish List#Powder Coating Area|Wish List]]===
===[[Wish List#Powder Coating Area|Wish List]]===
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
===Materials===
===Materials===
=== Powder Coating Powders===
===Powder Coating Powders===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''Color'''
!'''Color'''
!Item
! Item
! Curing Procedure
!Curing Procedure
!Supplier
!Supplier
!Date
!Date
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|'''Sassy Pink'''
|'''Sassy Pink'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-3063/sassy PSS 3063]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-3063/sassy PSS 3063]
|20 Minutes at 350°F
| 20 Minutes at 350°F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|02/10/22
|02/10/22
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|'''Neon Green'''
|'''Neon Green'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-1221/neon-green PSS 1221]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-1221/neon-green PSS 1221]
|10 Minutes at 400°F
| 10 Minutes at 400°F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|02/10/22
|02/10/22
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|'''Space Dust'''
|'''Space Dust'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PPB-10713/space-dust PPB 10713]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PPB-10713/space-dust PPB 10713]
|10 Minutes at 400°F
| 10 Minutes at 400°F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|02/10/22
|02/10/22
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|'''Ink Black'''
|'''Ink Black'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-0106/ink-black PSS 0106]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-0106/ink-black PSS 0106]
|10 Minutes at 400°F
| 10 Minutes at 400°F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|02/10/22
|02/10/22
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|'''Flatter Black'''
|'''Flatter Black'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/ESS-4441/flatter-black ESS 4441]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/ESS-4441/flatter-black ESS 4441]
|10 Minutes at 400°F
| 10 Minutes at 400°F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|02/10/22
|02/10/22
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|'''Super Grip Black'''
|'''Super Grip Black'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PTB-6419/super-grip-black PTB 6419]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PTB-6419/super-grip-black PTB 6419]
|10 Minutes at 350°F
| 10 Minutes at 350°F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|02/10/22
|02/10/22
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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
|
|
|-
|-
|'''Clear'''
|'''Clear'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PPS-1334/soft-clear SOFT (SATIN) CLEAR, PPS-1334]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PPS-1334/soft-clear SOFT (SATIN) CLEAR, PPS-1334]
| 10 MIN AT 400° F
|10 MIN AT 400° F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|
|
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|'''White'''
|'''White'''
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-5690/gloss-white GLOSS WHITE, PSS-5690]
|[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PSS-5690/gloss-white GLOSS WHITE, PSS-5690]
| 10 MIN AT 400° F
|10 MIN AT 400° F
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
|
|
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{{Scrap and Trash}}
{{Scrap and Trash}}


== Member Showcase==
==Member Showcase==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Pink clamp.jpg|alt=powder coated small clamp|<center>Powder coated<br>small clamp</center>
File:Pink clamp.jpg|alt=powder coated small clamp|<center>Powder coated<br>small clamp</center>

Revision as of 22:55, 2 November 2022

Level 2 badge

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.

 Powder Coating Area  hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint or powder coating.


All our Powder Coating Equipment combined occupies about 90 square feet (6'x18'). It is a small but important part of the 5,500 square foot building that we lease.

Powder Coating Area
 Powder Coating Area  (6 February 2022) 

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
  • Emergency sign
    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 040721
    PPM Emergency
    Evacuation Plan.pdf
  • PPM Fire Prevention Plan 0407022
    PPM Fire
    Prevention Plan.pdf
  • PPM Fire Escape Plan
    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
    Supply Cabinet
  • FIRST AID kit
    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
    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.
Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.
  • SAFETY GOGGLES
    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 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
    Flammables Cabinet
    in the Vented Room

Other Hazards

Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.

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

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Trevor Banks

To help out in the Powder Coating Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
View all PPM Area Captains

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Max part size to powder coat is 36"x45"x91"

Tips

Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop

Equipment Lists

Powder Coating Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Estimated
Value 		Manual Owner Status Problem
Description
Media blaster cabinet
 media blaster cabinet Harbor Freight link

$200,

(gloves $30)

 no PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS) new gloves installed

(10/27/21)

gloves

for media blaster

Harbor Freight link

$32

 no PPM additional pair of gloves,

unopened (11/27/21)

Powder coating paint booth
 powder coating

paint booth

no PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)

powder coating paint gun, dual voltage

 Eastwood PPM working
Huge oven for powder coating
 huge (36"x45"91")

powder coating oven with PID controller

Trevor Banks N/A no PPM working
Oven for powder coating
 oven for powder coating GE no PPM, (donated by Quinn) working (12/08/21) would benefit from PID controller
IR Thermometer
 IR thermometer PPM working
Picture
Item
Manufacturer
Model
Number
Estimated
Value
Manual
Owner
Status
Problem
Description

Hand Tools

 Powder Coating Area  hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint or powder coating.
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of PPM membership)
Website Benefit Address
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street

Equipment Reservations

Materials

Powder Coating Powders

Color Item Curing Procedure Supplier Date
Sassy Pink PSS 3063 20 Minutes at 350°F PRISMATIC POWDERS 02/10/22
Neon Green PSS 1221 10 Minutes at 400°F PRISMATIC POWDERS 02/10/22
Space Dust PPB 10713 10 Minutes at 400°F PRISMATIC POWDERS 02/10/22
Ink Black PSS 0106 10 Minutes at 400°F PRISMATIC POWDERS 02/10/22
Flatter Black ESS 4441 10 Minutes at 400°F PRISMATIC POWDERS 02/10/22
Super Grip Black PTB 6419 10 Minutes at 350°F PRISMATIC POWDERS 02/10/22
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
Gray
Gray
Color
Item
Curing Procedure
Supplier
Date
  • Powder coating bottles
    Powder coating
    powder storage
    bottles


Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Red Tags

Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken equipment.

Scrap and Trash

Trash day is TUESDAY (Extra pickups can be called from Waste Connections for around $75)
Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote should be placed out back by the dumpster)
Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
Empty interior trash cans into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
Always leave the space better than you found it.

Member Showcase

  • powder coated small clamp
    Powder coated
    small clamp
  • Powder coated hood latch
    Powder coated
    hood latch with spring
    (Trevor Banks)
  • Powder coated bracket and pulley
    Powder coated
    bracket and pulley
    (Trevor Banks)
  • Powder coated valve cover washers
    Powder coated
    valve cover washers
    (Trevor Banks)

Template:Showcase blurb

See Also

Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):

Sandblasting Cabinet
Powder Coating
Metal Shop

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

How to Powder Coat -- Eastwood

Other Fun Stuff

Links to other sites (external links):

What is a PID Controller? -- Wikipedia


Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.


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