The final step after the paint application process is to cure the parts. The film is cured in the oven—a heated chamber or chambers—that creates a chemical reaction to cure the film. The chemical reaction (crosslinking) bonds the paint molecules together, creating a durable paint film to assure maximum performance properties. There are numerous types of curing ovens, designs and concepts available. How do you choose an oven? How is an oven maintained? Why do ovens get dirty? These questions—along with oven basics and the chemistry behind curing—will be explained.
Agenda:
- Purpose of the oven
- Electrocoat cure
- Oven configurations
- Types of ovens
- Oven design
- Oven maintenance
- Troubleshooting
