Good idea…
I wonder what colors [if any] would work with a diode laser?
I may try this for my RV label project.
Seems like this would make a mess in your machine which means that using a fixed jig in the machine would be better. Apply and clean outside of the machine.
I powder coat in my shop and this stuff is diabolical, statically sticks to everything. Then again in Utah, the RH is quite low most of the time.
Not a good idea to use a vacuum as it can get in the motor.
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If you use a HEPA filter in your shop vac (I do) it’s probably OK to vacuum? The motor and fan are on the other side of the filter…
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That said I’d rather not waste the powder, and when I’m enameling I try to save all the frit I can.
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Very cool idea
This looks great.
don’t forget to turn air assist off during the powdercoat melting phase!
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My nephew works for a photocopier company and he says the new toners are a polyester plastic. I can get hold of full toner cartridges so i may give it a go. In the UK the powder coat granules arent cheap for the amount I’m gonna use them so thought I’d give the toner a try. I asked him about the “carcinogenic” rumours and he says that was more around the old style ones. Ill let you know how I get on.
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