You know the basics, now experience in-depth training at PCI’s Powder Coating 202 - Powder Coating Done Right: Advanced Workshop. Expert speakers, hands-on training, lab demos and an application contest round out the agenda to optimize your powder coating training!

This 2-day hands-on workshop digs deeper into all aspects of the powder coating process. From pretreatment and powder materials to application equipment, system design and testing methods; this advanced course covers all the major components.

The workshop includes hands-on demonstrations along with traditional classroom learning and is conducted by industry experts in an unbiased and commercial-free manner.

PCI member Parker Ionics will host this class at their Westland, MI, facility. Parker Ionics is at 38147 Abruzzi in Westland, MI 48185

Leading the instructional course are PCI members from Henkel Corporation, TCI Powder Coatings, Midwest Finishing Systems, Carlisle Fluid Technologies, and Elcometer, Inc.

There will be ample time in the lab for attendees to spray parts, set up manual guns and test their skills in the automated booths with an application contest.

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PCI staff, speakers and the host facility will follow state and local health and safety protocols regarding COVID-19 and social distancing. Registered attendees will receive additional information regarding on-site safety guidelines.

Powder Coating 202 - Powder Coating Done Right: Advanced is a 2-day hands-on advanced workshop that focuses on in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the powder coating process.   All PCI training is conducted by industry experts in an unbiased and commercial-free manner.  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Job Shops
• OEMs
• Coating manufacturer and distributor sales representatives
• Quality assurance and control employees
• Coating companies looking to train employees

WHY ATTEND?

• Two days of instruction and hands-on training by qualified industry experts
• Learn the latest technologies
• Provides education and skills needed for career development
• Experience hands-on training in powder application (manual and automatic), maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Take home the Powder Coating Finisher's Handbook (a $120 value)

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Powder coating material selection
• Surface preparation
• Powder application
• Quality control and maintenance
• System operation and maintenance
• Drying and curing
• Booths and recovery systems
• Manual spraying (faraday, electrostatic rejection, cross contamination, effective use of measurement equipment)
• Setting up automated guns, spray multiple parts

PREREQUISITES:
A person with basic knowledge of powder coatings (3 or more years of experience recommended) and/or prior attendance of PCI's Powder Coating 101 workshop.

REGISTRATION FEES:
PCI Members:   $520
Non-Members:  $695

Registration fees include Powder Coating Finisher's Handbook, a printed copy of the presentations, continental breakfast and lunch each day, networking reception, and certificate of completion.

Space is limited for the workshop.  Register early to secure your spot!