QUALITY METROLOGY • ASTM COATING VERIFICATION

Powder Coating Quality Inspection, Adhesion & Corrosion Testing

Verifying mil thickness, cross-hatch adhesion, and environmental durability. Every powder coated batch undergoes rigorous mechanical and chemical testing to satisfy defense, marine, and industrial standards in Plainville, CT.

Tape Adhesion ASTM D3359 5B Zero Flake Cross-Hatch

Mil Thickness CALIBRATED DFT PosiTector Eddy Current

Salt Fog Gate ASTM B117 Up to 1,000+ Hours

Impact Test ASTM D2794 Direct & Reverse 160 in-lb

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RIGOROUS QUALITY GATES

Certified Powder Coating Verification Procedures

Our quality assurance lab verifies test coupons from every production cure cycle. We ensure uniform cure polymerization, complete film build over sharp laser-cut edges, and impervious corrosion barriers.

Cross-Hatch Adhesion (5B)

Precision multi-blade lattice cuts tested with pressure-sensitive tape according to ASTM D3359 Method B. 100% of grid squares must remain intact with zero flaking.

Dry Film Thickness (DFT)

Calibrated magnetic and eddy-current PosiTector gauges measure paint thickness across flat faces, interior corners, and welded seams (typically 2.5 to 4.5 mils).

Solvent Rub Cure Test

50 double-rubs with Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) according to ASTM D5402 confirm complete thermoset polymer crosslinking inside our convection cure oven.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE

Frequently Asked Engineering Questions

Detailed answers regarding our Plainville facility capabilities, material certifications, testing protocols, and defense contract compliance.

Q: Can Fabtron provide certificates of compliance for powder coating?

Yes. Every shipment includes certified inspection records documenting dry film thickness readings, lot-tested adhesion ratings, and cure oven temperature chart recordings.

DIRECT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERING CONSULTATION

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Speak directly with Garret Maino and our Plainville manufacturing engineering staff. Upload drawings for immediate DFM analysis and quotation.

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