Powder Coating Area

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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.

 Metal Shop Area  hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.

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

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.

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.

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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.



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(s)

Trevor Banks

Classes

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

Training

Powder Coating Powders
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

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop

Tips

Equipment Lists

Powder Coating Equipment
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Estimated
Value
Manual Owner Status Problem
Description
Huge oven for powder coating
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
Media blaster cabinet
media blaster cabinet Harbor Freight link

$200,

(gloves $30)

PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS) new gloves installed

(10/27/21)

gloves

for media blaster

Harbor Freight link

$32

PPM additional pair of gloves,

unopened (11/27/21)

Powder coating paint booth
powder coating

paint booth

PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)
Powder coating gun
powder coating

paint gun,

dual voltage

Eastwood PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS) working
IR Thermometer
IR thermometer PPM working
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Estimated
Value
Manual Owner Status Problem
Description

Hand Tools

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

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
Logo WOODCRAFT
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
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

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

Other Fun Stuff

How to Powder Coat -- Eastwood Company on YouTube

What is a PID Controller? -- Wikipedia