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Jinachandran
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Retapping on Powder Coated Components

06/27/2008 12:12 AM

Is there any process to eliminate tapping after powder coating,as no. of holes in the components are high.

presently we use bolts to cover the holes, it consumes more time.

Pls suggest

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Re: RETAPPING ON POWDERCOATED COMPONENTS

06/27/2008 2:00 AM

hi jina

U can put the fastners also at the time of powdercoating

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Re: RETAPPING ON POWDERCOATED COMPONENTS

06/27/2008 8:35 AM

Hi

what u said regarding fasteners, thats what we are doing now.
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Re: Retapping on Powder Coated Components

06/28/2008 12:01 AM

Maybe a light oil that would melt during baking?
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Re: Re-tapping on Powder Coated Components

06/28/2008 4:31 AM

Sir,

Oil cant be applied because the process goes into a temp of 200 deg. where it gets melted.
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Re: Retapping on Powder Coated Components

06/28/2008 10:23 AM

Oil is a painter's enemy.

Threading a bolt in the hole or using a plug is the best route that I know of. It takes less time to put a bolt in the hole, then it does to re-tap the holes.

And save the same bolts for the next time.

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Re: Re-tapping on Powder Coated Components

06/30/2008 2:30 PM

The plugs are the only way to go. They are fast. Just stuff them in. Reusable so cost effective as well.

The only problem is NOT MISSING ANY HOLES!

Cause just one totally screws the whole process up. and you more then likely wont find it until you go to assembly.

We always used the plugs for holes Sleeves for standoffs

Good luck!

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Re: Re-tapping on Powder Coated Components

06/30/2008 11:35 PM

Sir,

We are trying to get plugs for this purpose .

Thanks

Jina
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