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Powder coating services
Durable, protective color finishes on metal parts—matte, gloss, and textured options for production and custom runs.
Availability depends on partner capacity and region. Request a quote to confirm process, color, and lead time.
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Artemis 3D offers powder coating as a value-added finishing option alongside primary manufacturing—CNC machining, sheet metal, casting, stamping, and more. Specify color, finish, and coverage in your quote so suppliers can plan masking, hanging, and cure. Finishing is often quoted together with the parts it coats; confirm with your supplier whether standalone coating of customer-supplied parts is offered.
Powder coating applies a continuous, protective layer in many colors—reds, blues, blacks, neutrals, and more—with matte, satin, gloss, and textured appearances. It protects aluminum, steel, and other metals from weathering, corrosion, and impact in applications from appliances and automotive trim to architectural metal and consumer products.
What is powder coating?
Powder coating applies dry, electrostatically charged thermoset or thermoplastic powder to a grounded metal part. Particles adhere to the surface until the part is heated in a cure oven, where the powder flows and fuses into a uniform, durable film. The result is corrosion resistance, scratch resistance, and vibrant color without the solvent load of liquid paint.
How powder coating works
Application differs from liquid paint: the process is typically broken into clear stages. Exact parameters depend on powder chemistry, substrate, and line configuration.
1. Powder preparation
Polymer, hardeners, pigments, and additives are blended, extruded, cooled, and milled into a uniform, fine powder ready for application.
2. Surface preparation
Parts are cleaned and pretreated—degreasing, blasting, phosphating, or other steps as required—so oils, oxides, and contaminants do not undermine adhesion. Proper prep is essential for durability.
3. Powder application
Dry powder is sprayed through a gun that electrostatically charges particles so they adhere to the grounded part. Nozzle selection and gun paths follow part geometry; fluidized beds are used in some high-volume lines.
4. Curing
Coated parts enter an oven (often roughly 350–400 °F for thermoset systems, depending on powder spec) so the coating flows and cross-links into a continuous film. UV-curable powders are an option for heat-sensitive substrates.
5. Quality control
After cure, coatings are checked for coverage, thickness, adhesion, and cosmetic defects. Touch-up or rework follows your quality plan.
Steps may vary by shop and powder. Your project’s surface type, thickness target, and end use drive the detailed recipe.
Powder coating finishes
Finish appearance spans dead matte through high gloss, plus textures, wrinkles, and metallics. Standard offerings often default to a practical matte or satin unless you specify otherwise in your RFQ.
If you need a custom color match or specialty texture, note it during quoting and allow time for sample panels or approval samples.
Materials commonly powder coated
Many ferrous and non-ferrous metals take powder well when pretreatment is correct. If your grade is not listed, ask your supplier for a compatibility review.
- 5052 H32 aluminum
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- 7075 T6 aluminum
- MIC6 / cast tooling plate
- AR400 & AR500 steel
- 4140 & 4130 chrome-moly steel
- 304 stainless steel
- 316 stainless steel
- A36 steel
- Hot rolled steel
- Tool steel
5052 H32 aluminum
High strength, corrosion resistant—sheet metal, marine, architectural.
6061 T6 aluminum
Lightweight structural alloy—machined brackets, frames, general hardware.
7075 T6 aluminum
Very high strength—aerospace, high-stress structural parts.
MIC6 / cast tooling plate
Cast plate for tooling, fixtures, and precision bases.
AR400 & AR500 steel
Abrasion-resistant grades—wear plates, targets, heavy-duty equipment.
4140 & 4130 chrome-moly steel
High strength-to-weight—automotive, bicycle, tubular products.
304 stainless steel
General corrosion resistance—food, medical, architectural.
316 stainless steel
Higher corrosion resistance—marine, chemical, demanding environments.
A36 steel
Weldable structural steel—plates, frames, general fabrication.
Hot rolled steel
Structural shapes, sheet, and bar stock for fabricated assemblies.
Tool steel
Hardened tooling—wear resistance and strength for dies, punches, fixtures.
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Start a new projectBenefits of powder coating
Improved durability & lifespan
Powder coatings form a tough, bonded layer that resists chipping, abrasion, and corrosion better than many liquid paints when applied correctly.
Enhanced aesthetics
Matte through gloss, textures, and metallics—consistent color across a batch when the same powder and process are used.
Environmental friendliness
Dry application avoids most solvent-based VOCs from liquid spray paints. Overspray can often be reclaimed.
Cost-effectiveness
High transfer efficiency and reclaimable overspray can reduce material waste versus conventional liquid paint for many jobs.
What products can be powder coated?
If the surface can be grounded, cleaned, and heated through cure without damage, many metal assemblies are good candidates. Examples include:
- •Automotive parts—wheels, brackets, bumpers, under-hood components
- •Appliances—panels, frames, enclosures
- •Metal furniture—indoor and outdoor
- •Industrial equipment—guards, frames, tanks, conveyor components
- •Home & garden—lighting, fencing, grills
- •Sporting goods—bike frames, frames for fitness equipment
- •Signage & displays—frames, stands, kiosks
What products are typically not powder coated?
Suitability depends on material, coating system, and pretreatment. Special cases may use primers or low-temp cures. In general, avoid assuming standard powder coating for:
- •Most plastics—powder does not bond like it does on grounded metal; heat can distort plastic.
- •Wood—poor adhesion and cure temperatures can damage the substrate.
- •Glass—thermal risk and adhesion issues for standard powder systems.
- •Rubber, fabric, paper—non-conductive or heat-sensitive materials unsuitable for typical electrostatic metal processes.
Design considerations
Tolerances & coating thickness
Typical film builds add roughly 0.006″–0.012″ per surface (verify with your supplier). That can affect slip fits, threads, and holes. Too thin may fail corrosion or appearance goals; too thick can cause orange peel or tolerance issues.
Material surface
Porous castings or welds may need primer or extra prep. Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of oils and mill scale for best adhesion.
Color
Use the same powder batch and process across a lot for consistent color. Different powders or cure conditions can shift shade.
Cost
Part size, complexity, masking, color changes, and quantity all affect price. Very complex geometry may favor plating or liquid paint in rare cases—compare quotes.
Why choose Artemis 3D?
Broad options
Combine manufacturing, finishing, color, and inspection requirements in one RFQ workflow.
Streamlined workflow
Quote parts and finishing together instead of sourcing paint shops separately without drawings.
Qualified suppliers
Connect with finishers who match your volume and quality expectations—not generic one-size fits all.
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