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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.

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 (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

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

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	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				no	PPM, (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)
	powder coating paint gun, dual voltage	Eastwood				PPM	working
	huge (36"x45"91") powder coating oven with PID controller	Trevor Banks	N/A		no	PPM	working
File:Oven for powder coating.jpg	oven for powder coating	GE			no	PPM, (donated by Quinn)	working (12/08/21)	would benefit from PID controller
	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:

(walk in, show proof of membership)


Company	Website	Benefit	Directions to
	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

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.

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
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 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.

Member Showcase

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

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

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

How to Powder Coat -- Eastwood

Other Fun Stuff