A Novel Approach for Applying 2K Coatings to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Cost

2K coatings are widely used in aerospace applications as an innovative means to increase the move towards 100% solids materials and reduce the need for thermal curing, thus reducing the energy required for the coating process. While the benefits are indisputable, there are issues associated with these technologies that can make them difficult to process in the manufacturing environment. All of these must be dealt with as part of the application process and, if not properly handled, can result in production delays that reduce throughput, reduce quality, and increase costs. Obviously, this runs counter to the objectives of these advanced technologies.

In this presentation we will:

• define induction time and pot life and the relationship between them.
• discuss the implications these pose to the modern manufacturing process.
• identify novel methods to leverage these properties, turning them from adversaries to allies in the application process.
• identify opportunities to minimize waste, reduce rework, increase throughput, and improve the quality of the coating process.