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'''The Powder Coating Area within our Metal Shop at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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'''The Powder Coating Area within our Metal Shop at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
  
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Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.
  
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<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;Powder Coating Area&nbsp;</span> [[Powder Coating Area#Hand Tools|hand tools]] should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder coating.
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All our Powder Coating Equipment combined occupies about 90 square feet (6'x18').
  
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It is '''a small but important part of the 5,500 square foot building that we&nbsp;lease.'''
  
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All our [[Powder Coating Area#Equipment Lists|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.'''
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'''Powder Coating Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape, paint, or powder&nbsp;coating.
 
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[[File:Powder Coating Area.jpg|alt=Powder Coating Area|thumb|300x300px|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;'''Powder Coating Area&nbsp;&nbsp;(6 February 2022)&nbsp;'''<br><br>]]
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==Classes and Training==
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===[[New Member Orientation]]===
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===Area Leader — Quinn Hackenberg===
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:To help out in the Powder Coating Area contact the Area Leader on Slack.
  
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==Classes and Training==
 
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==='''[[New Member Orientation]]'''===
 
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===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks ===
 
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:To help out in the Powder Coating Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
 
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:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
 
 
===Classes===
 
===Classes===
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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===Training===
 
===Training===
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: Max part size to powder coat is 36"x45"x91"
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:'''Max part size to powder coat is 36"x45"x91"'''
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=== Part prep ===
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*'''Remove anything off the part that can’t handle 400°F'''
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*Part must be clean and degreased to prevent contamination of media
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*Sandblasting part first gives more grip for the powder to stick to and last longer
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*If the part has been sandblasted, bake the part in the oven at 180°F until the part reaches temp to degas and discharge part. Then allow to cool.
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*Tape anything off with high temp tape (PET, Kapton, Fiberglass) that you don’t want to be powered coated
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*Once the part is cleaned and discharged do not touch part with your hands
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===Powder coat gun prep===
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*'''Make sure the gun is completely clean''' by blowing off any powder off and in the gun with air compressor
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*Completely clean out all powder from the powder bottle if using a different color
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*Only fill bottle 2in, NO MORE. The bottle needs air circulation to work properly.
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*Set gun to high voltage for most things for the first coat and use low voltage for very small parts or second coats
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*Set gun PSI to 3-5 PSI
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===Powder coating===
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*'''Place part on rack or hang from rack using stainless steel hooks or wire'''
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*Connect ground wire to rack or wire
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*Check ground by moving powder coat gun close to part (1-2in) and push power button to verify there electricity aches to the part. If not, adjust ground until you have a strong arch.
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*Hold button and spray powder 6-8 inch away in a circular motion around part until the part is evenly coated.
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*Start coating the parts that are deep and have 90 degree angles (low voltage may help if it’s not sticking) then coat the rest at high voltage
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*Check evenness with led light
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*If air from the gun is blowing powder off part PSI is too high
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*If the powder is not sticking, the part may have not been cleaned well enough or not discharged enough
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*If you mess up or want to restart you can blow off the powder and restart
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===Baking part===
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*'''Preheat oven''' to the temperature specified for the powder
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*Place part in the oven being careful not to knock off any powder from part
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*Measure the temp of the part until its at the specified temp for the powder being used (using IR thermometer)
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*Once the part has reached temp bake the part for the specified time for the powder being used
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*Carefully remove the part from the oven and allow it to cool down before handling
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*To add a second coat, coat part hot at 180°F with good ground and on low voltage and rebake
 
===Tips===
 
===Tips===
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSBAT3jKJLk&list=PL8UO6Tbfghxj5amWX_yr1O6C6jxqUYOSx&index=1 How to Powder Coat]''' — Eastwood
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:'''[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-collections POWDER COATING COLLECTIONS]''' — PRISMATIC POWDERS
  
 
:'''[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]'''
  
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===For Additional Help ===
 
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
 
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
  
 
===Powder Coating Equipment===
 
===Powder Coating Equipment===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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{| class="wikitable"
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!'''Picture'''
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!'''Model<br>Number'''
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|Manufacturer
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!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
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|Model<br>Number
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!'''Manual'''
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|Reference<br>Materials
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!'''Owner'''
 
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!'''Status'''
 
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!'''Problem<br>Description'''
 
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|[[File:Media blaster.jpg|alt=Media blaster cabinet|center|frameless]]
 
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|'''media blaster cabinet'''
 
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|Harbor Freight
 
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|[https://www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-capacity-floor-abrasive-blast-cabinet-68893.html link]
 
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$200, </p><p style="text-align:right;">(gloves $30)</p>
 
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|no
 
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|PPM, [[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]]
 
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|new gloves installed
 
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(10/27/21)
 
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|'''gloves'''  
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|<br>'''powder coating paint gun,'''  
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'''for media blaster'''
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'''dual&nbsp;voltage'''<br><br>
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|Harbor Freight
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|Eastwood
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|[https://www.harborfreight.com/abrasive-blasting-cabinet-gloves-62436.html link]
 
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$32</p>
 
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|additional pair of gloves,
 
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|[https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating.html Powder Coating]
 
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|[[File:Powder coating paint booth.jpg|alt=Powder coating paint booth|center|frameless]]
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|[[File:Powder coating paint booth.jpg|alt=Powder coating paint booth|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|'''powder coating'''
 
|'''powder coating'''
 
'''paint booth'''
 
'''paint booth'''
 
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|PPM, [[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]]
 
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|[[File:Huge oven for powder coating.jpg|alt=Huge oven for powder coating|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|<br>'''powder coating paint gun, dual&nbsp;voltage'''<br><br>
 
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|[https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating.html Eastwood]
 
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|[[File:Huge oven for powder coating.jpg|alt=Huge oven for powder coating|center|frameless]]
 
 
|'''huge (36"x45"91")'''
 
|'''huge (36"x45"91")'''
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'''powder coating''' '''oven with PID controller'''
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'''powder coating''' '''oven'''
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'''with PID controller'''
 
|Trevor Banks
 
|Trevor Banks
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
 
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|[[File:Oven for powder coating.jpg|alt=Oven for powder coating|center|frameless]]
 
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|'''oven for powder coating'''
 
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|PPM, [[Donations Received|(donated by Quinn&nbsp;Hackenberg)]]
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===Hand Tools===
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|Item
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|[[File:IR Thermometer.jpg|alt=IR Thermometer|center|frameless|133x133px]]
 
|[[File:IR Thermometer.jpg|alt=IR Thermometer|center|frameless|133x133px]]
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|[[File:Pink clamp.jpg|alt=Clamp powder coated pink|center|frameless|133x133px]]
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|'''small clamp'''
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|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Item'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Status'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Problem<br>Description'''</center>
 
 
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:'''Powder Coating Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder coating.
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===Hand Tools===
 
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:<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.
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
  
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===[[Donations Received]]===
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[[Wish List#Powder Coating Area|'''Wish List''']]
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: Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
  
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===[[Wish List#Powder Coating Area|Wish List]]===
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==Benefits==
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
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{{Member Benefits}}
  
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==Benefits and Policies==
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==Policies==
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{{Member Benefits}}
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'''Materials'''
  
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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'''Powder Coating Powders'''
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===Materials===
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{| class="wikitable"
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===Powder Coating Powders===
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Color
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|Item
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!Item
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|Safety Data Sheet
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!Curing Procedure
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|Curing<br>Procedure
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!Supplier
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|Supplier
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!Date
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|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]
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| 20 Minutes at 350°F
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|[https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/documents/1054/prismatic-powders-p-series-sds-v2-dt20211209191252717.pdf?1643998747&_gl=1*hxt576*_ga*NDgxNjg4NjUwLjE2Njk1NzQ5Nzc.*_ga_EZNB1VKSCT*MTY3MDg4ODY5Ni43LjEuMTY3MDg4OTExMi42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.88837915.1827535583.1670888696-481688650.1669574977 Safety Data Sheet]
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|20 Minutes at 350°F
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
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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]
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| 10 Minutes at 400°F
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|10 Minutes at 400°F
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
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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]
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| 10 Minutes at 400°F
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|10 Minutes at 400°F
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
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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]
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| 10 Minutes at 400°F
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|10 Minutes at 400°F
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
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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]
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| 10 Minutes at 400°F
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|10 Minutes at 400°F
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
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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]
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| 10 Minutes at 350°F
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|10 Minutes at 350°F
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
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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]
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|Harbor Freight
 
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|'''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]
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|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]
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|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
|PRISMATIC POWDERS
 
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|'''Yellow'''
 
|'''Yellow'''
 
|[https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-mirror-yellow.html Mirror Yellow, # 10292]
 
|[https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-mirror-yellow.html Mirror Yellow, # 10292]
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|400° F for 20 mins<br>after flowout
 
|Eastwood Company
 
|Eastwood Company
 
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|<center>'''Supplier'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Date'''</center>
 
 
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File:Powder coating bottles.jpg|alt=Powder coating bottles|<center>Powder coating<br>powder storage<br>bottles</center>
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File:Powder coating bottles.jpg|alt=Powder coating bottles|'''Powder storage bottles'''
 
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:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
 
:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
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:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
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:'''''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''''
  
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===Red Tags===
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{{Red Tags}}
  
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:Use a '''[[New Member Orientation#Red Tags|Red Tag]]''', which can be found in the '''red tag area''', to designate broken equipment.
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== Member Showcase==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125" >
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{{Scrap and Trash}}
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File:Powder coated hood latch.jpg|alt=Powder coated hood latch|der coated hood latch|'''Powder coated<br>hood latch with spring<br>by Trevor Banks'''
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File:Powder coated bracket and pulley.jpg|alt=Powder coated bracket and pulley|ed bracket and pulley|'''Powder coated<br>bracket and pulley<br>by Trevor Banks'''
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File:Powder coated valve cover washers.jpg|alt=Powder coated valve cover washers|d valve cover washers|'''Powder coated<br>valve cover washers<br>by Trevor Banks'''
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</gallery>
  
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==Member Showcase==
 
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<gallery>
 
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File:Pink clamp.jpg|alt=powder coated small clamp|<center>Powder coated<br>small clamp</center>
 
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File:Powder coated hood latch.jpg|alt=Powder coated hood latch|<center>Powder coated<br>hood latch with spring<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
 
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File:Powder coated bracket and pulley.jpg|alt=Powder coated bracket and pulley|<center>Powder coated<br>bracket and pulley<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
 
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File:Powder coated valve cover washers.jpg|alt=Powder coated valve cover washers|<center>Powder coated<br>valve cover washers<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
 
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</gallery>
 
 
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
 
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==Related Pages==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Metal_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Metal_Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Sandblasting Cabinet|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Welding_Area|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Welding Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Wood_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#42B649">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Wood Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Vented_Room|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#3EC0F0">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vented Room'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Shed|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D7D4EB">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Shed'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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==See Also==
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
 
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:[[Sandblasting Cabinet|'''Sandblasting Cabinet''']]
 
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:[[Powder Coating|'''Powder Coating''']]
 
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:[[Metal Shop|'''Metal Shop''']]
 
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==Curated Links==
 
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Links to other sites (external links):
 
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSBAT3jKJLk&list=PL8UO6Tbfghxj5amWX_yr1O6C6jxqUYOSx&index=1 How to Powder Coat] -- Eastwood'''
 
  
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==Other Fun Stuff==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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Latest revision as of 18:42, 16 April 2024

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Powder Coating Area within our Metal Shop at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.

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 hand tools should be marked with pink tape, paint, or powder coating.

 


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
  • 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.
  • 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 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

    Flammables Cabinet


 

Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Leader — Quinn Hackenberg

To help out in the Powder Coating Area contact the Area Leader on Slack.

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

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

Part prep

  • Remove anything off the part that can’t handle 400°F
  • Part must be clean and degreased to prevent contamination of media
  • Sandblasting part first gives more grip for the powder to stick to and last longer
  • If the part has been sandblasted, bake the part in the oven at 180°F until the part reaches temp to degas and discharge part. Then allow to cool.
  • Tape anything off with high temp tape (PET, Kapton, Fiberglass) that you don’t want to be powered coated
  • Once the part is cleaned and discharged do not touch part with your hands

Powder coat gun prep

  • Make sure the gun is completely clean by blowing off any powder off and in the gun with air compressor
  • Completely clean out all powder from the powder bottle if using a different color
  • Only fill bottle 2in, NO MORE. The bottle needs air circulation to work properly.
  • Set gun to high voltage for most things for the first coat and use low voltage for very small parts or second coats
  • Set gun PSI to 3-5 PSI

Powder coating

  • Place part on rack or hang from rack using stainless steel hooks or wire
  • Connect ground wire to rack or wire
  • Check ground by moving powder coat gun close to part (1-2in) and push power button to verify there electricity aches to the part. If not, adjust ground until you have a strong arch.
  • Hold button and spray powder 6-8 inch away in a circular motion around part until the part is evenly coated.
  • Start coating the parts that are deep and have 90 degree angles (low voltage may help if it’s not sticking) then coat the rest at high voltage
  • Check evenness with led light
  • If air from the gun is blowing powder off part PSI is too high
  • If the powder is not sticking, the part may have not been cleaned well enough or not discharged enough
  • If you mess up or want to restart you can blow off the powder and restart

Baking part

  • Preheat oven to the temperature specified for the powder
  • Place part in the oven being careful not to knock off any powder from part
  • Measure the temp of the part until its at the specified temp for the powder being used (using IR thermometer)
  • Once the part has reached temp bake the part for the specified time for the powder being used
  • Carefully remove the part from the oven and allow it to cool down before handling
  • To add a second coat, coat part hot at 180°F with good ground and on low voltage and rebake

Tips

Links to external sites:

How to Powder Coat — Eastwood
POWDER COATING COLLECTIONS — PRISMATIC POWDERS
Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit

Equipment Lists

Powder Coating Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Reference
Materials

powder coating paint gun,

dual voltage

 Eastwood Powder Coating
Powder coating paint booth
 powder coating

paint booth

N/A
Huge oven for powder coating
 huge (36"x45"91")

powder coating oven

with PID controller

Trevor Banks N/A


Hand Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
IR Thermometer
 IR thermometer
Clamp powder coated pink
 small clamp
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

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(walk in, show 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.

Policies

Materials

Powder Coating Powders

Color Item Safety Data Sheet Curing
Procedure 		Supplier Date
Sassy Pink PSS 3063 Safety Data Sheet 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
  • Powder coating bottles

    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

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment promptly.
For more information, review our New Member Orientation wiki page.

Member Showcase

  • Powder coated hood latch

    Powder coated
    hood latch with spring
    by Trevor Banks

  • Powder coated bracket and pulley

    Powder coated
    bracket and pulley
    by Trevor Banks

  • Powder coated valve cover washers

    Powder coated
    valve cover washers
    by Trevor Banks

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Metal Shop  
  Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER  
  Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet  
  Metal Shop — Welding Area  
  Wood Shop  
  Vented Room  
  Shed  
QR Codes

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

When Powder Coating Jobs Go Wrong — on ifscoatings.com
110 Powder Coated Household Items — on Pinterest

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #powder-coating or #metal-shop
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

 

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