Timing the PC Cure Temperature

[popper]

MEk & acetone will remove cured PC.

[Petander]

I don't think Ausglock would claim copyright for the idea of sticking a probe into something to measure temp. My granny used to do this before Ausglock was born.

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Even I wasn't born then.

[Ginsing]

I'm not very experienced with PC though I have had good luck with it. Seems to be curing well, no leading, minimal clean up in the bore. I followed the instructions that came with my powder 12 min at 375 degree after flow out.
Now my question is how do they powder coat large complicated objects with varying material thickness. Do they wait until the thickest parts are at 400 degrees? Do they have probes that test the internal temperature of the steel? I'm asking because I honestly don't know.
I do know that we have a tendency to over complicate things.

[scotner]

I don't think Ausglock would claim copyright for the idea of sticking a probe into something to measure temp. My granny used to do this before Ausglock was born.

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Even I wasn't born then.

That is what I am thinking. The ham is already baked. All we are doing is putting a little glaze on it.

[Dragonheart]

I'm not very experienced with PC though I have had good luck with it. Seems to be curing well, no leading, minimal clean up in the bore. I followed the instructions that came with my powder 12 min at 375 degree after flow out.
Now my question is how do they powder coat large complicated objects with varying material thickness. Do they wait until the thickest parts are at 400 degrees? Do they have probes that test the internal temperature of the steel? I'm asking because I honestly don't know.
I do know that we have a tendency to over complicate things.

From what I have seen, which is limited, large objects are typically preheated to a uniform temperature on the oven, then sprayed and returned to the oven for full cure.
I now do the same thing in my shop when I PC tools and other large items. Additionally, some commercial applicators use short wave infrared designed to heat the surface and not the surrounding air.

As far as timing after the powder starts to flow I would suggest reading my previous post and seeing it it doesn't make better sense?

[Ginsing]

I did read your post for sure.
With the cure method that came with my powder I have shot my 50/50 alloy up to 2300 fps with zero leading.
The reason I like powder coating is because it is simple and it works. I'm just wondering how much better of a cure will I get if I spend the money and use your method?
Can you say for certain I will get better results getting all the bells and whistles.
I can say that some people like to keep it simple. And it has been working perfectly well for them and myself. Like I say people like to over complicate things. This is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, and with the powder coat has made things simple and cheap. Just a toaster oven and some powder and off you go.
A fellow I have shot with at the range is shooting ww alloy at 2800 fps with this "wrong" method of powder coating

[Dragonheart]

I did read your post for sure.
With the cure method that came with my powder I have shot my 50/50 alloy up to 2300 fps with zero leading.
The reason I like powder coating is because it is simple and it works. I'm just wondering how much better of a cure will I get if I spend the money and use your method?
Can you say for certain I will get better results getting all the bells and whistles.
I can say that some people like to keep it simple. And it has been working perfectly well for them and myself. Like I say people like to over complicate things. This is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, and with the powder coat has made things simple and cheap. Just a toaster oven and some powder and off you go.
A fellow I have shot with at the range is shooting ww alloy at 2800 fps with this "wrong" method of powder coating

Actually, I think my method is simple.

I won't say you can't get an adequate cure with your method, but timing from the flow has a better chance of under cure for the reasons I posted, however if you are getting the results you want great.