Powder Coating Workshops

Your Unbiased and Commercial-Free Resource for Powder Coating Training

Discover the pinnacle of professionalism and precision in the powder coating industry with Powder Coating Institute's (PCI) comprehensive training workshops. Designed for individuals and organizations striving for excellence, our workshops provide an unparalleled opportunity to acquire advanced skills and knowledge from industry experts, ensuring a competitive advantage in the dynamic world of coatings. Taught by the highest quality professionals in the industry, PCI's training programs will surely give you the competitive advantage you need!

Elevate your expertise with PCI's professional Powder Coating Workshops. Join us on the path to excellence! PCI offers two hands-on workshops, Powder Coating 101 and Powder Coating 202. Each workshop is designed for different levels of skill and knowledge with the 202 workshop being for the more seasoned coating professional. Attendees typically include coating applicators, plant managers, engineers, field personnel and sale professionals.

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Powder Coating 101 Workshop
Powder Coating Done Right: The Basics

Gain a solid foundation in powder coating with our Powder Coating 101 Workshop - Powder Coating Done Right: The Basics. Perfect for those seeking a comprehensive introduction or looking to reinforce fundamental skills, this workshop covers materials, application techniques, reclamation, quality control, and the manufacturing process. Taught by industry professionals, it offers an exclusive networking reception, allowing you to connect with peers and speakers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Job Shops
OEMs
Coating manufacturer and distributor sales representatives
Quality assurance and control personnel
Coating companies looking to train employees
Those entering the powder coating industry

WHY ATTEND?

A day and a half of instruction by qualified industry experts and either a plant tour or hands-on manual spray (excluding the Powder Coating 101 at Powder Coating Week depending on workshop location).
Comprehensive coverage of the latest technologies
Essential education for career development
Take home the invaluable Powder Coating: The Complete Finisher's Handbook 5th edition (a $120 value)

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Powder coating process insights
Application, recovery, electrostatic theory
Powder selection, testing, costing
Surface preparation best practices
System design, hanging and environmental considerations
Ovens, curing, IR boost
Manual spraying
Networking reception for industry connections
Measurement and Testing Equipment

SCHEDULE

Powder Coating 101 is a day and a half workshop, typically beginning at 8:00 AM on the first day and concluding at before noon on the second day. Following the first day is a complimentary reception from 5:00 - 6:00 PM which gives attendees the opportunity to network with others in the powder coating industry and ask specific questions of the speakers.

COST

PCI Members - $510
Non-Members - $640

Powder Coating 202 Workshop
Powder Coating Done Right: Advanced

For seasoned coating professionals seeking advanced knowledge, Powder Coating 202 - Powder Coating Done Right: Advanced is a two-day intensive workshop. Dive deep into the intricacies of the powder coating process with hands-on training led by industry experts in an unbiased and commercial-free environment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Job Shops
OEMs
Coating manufacturer and distributor sales representatives
Quality assurance and control employees
Coating companies looking to train employees

WHY ATTEND?

Two days of in-depth instruction and hands-on training
Cutting-edge insights into the latest technologies
Advanced education and skills for career development
Practical experience powder application (manual and automatic), maintenance, and troubleshooting
The Powder Coating: The Complete Finisher's Handbook (a $120 value) to take home to bolster your expertise and have on-hand as a valuable resource.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

Advanced powder coating material selection
Comprehensive surface preparation techniques
Powder application
Quality control and maintenance
System operation and maintenance
Drying and curing optimization
Booths and recovery systems efficiency
Manual spraying (faraday, electrostatic rejection, cross contamination, effective use of measurement equipment)
Setting up automated guns, spray multiple parts

PREREQUISITES

A person with basic knowledge of powder coatings (3 or more years of experience recommended) and/or prior attendance of PCI's Powder Coating 101 workshop.

SCHEDULE

Powder Coating 202 is a two-day workshop. Typically the workshop begins at 8:00 AM on the first day and goes until 4:30 PM. Following the first day is a complimentary reception from 5:00 - 6:00 PM which gives attendees the opportunity to network with others in the powder coating industry and ask specific questions of the speakers. The second day begins at 8:00 AM and continues until 4:00 PM.