Matthew62 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 I'm looking at getting my frame powder coated, i asked the company who are going to do it whether they use slow bake ovens as im unsure of what temperatures my frame can withstand, and the company have asked me what temperature my frame can go to!?I have a stock Koxx Levelboss (Strange seatube one!) and i was wondering if anyone knows what kind of rough temperatures the frame can withstand as i dont want to weaken or melt my frame!!Any feedback would be much appreciated by anyone who has an idea!Thanks a lot,Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 It will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 It will be fine.Yeah but if its done in a high bake oven it can weaken the tubing, and it the company can choose the temperature at which to bake it, it would reduce the chance of causing any damage to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Yeah but if its done in a high bake oven it can weaken the tubing, and it the company can choose the temperature at which to bake it, it would reduce the chance of causing any damage to the frame.Just listnen to todge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Smith Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 just get it powder coated, stop messing about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 I'm not messing around, i'm more than happy to get it done, the company asked me to let them know what the frame could withstand, so i thought if someone had some idea it may help them out - i don't understand how me answering the companies quiery results in replies like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Just use the standar temperature they use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 What aluminium is the koxx made of?6000 Series http://www.matweb.com/search/SpecificMater...assnum=MA6061T67005 -T6http://www.matweb.com/search/SpecificMater...assnum=MA7005T67075 - T6http://www.matweb.com/search/SpecificMater...assnum=MA7075T6Processing properties at the bottom are what you'll want to be concerned with. Im no materials expert but I think if you keep your temps below what's shown you shouldn't have any problems. If you are still in doubt tell them that you simply cannot find out, tell them the material and they shouldbe able to sort it out for you. Im suprised they even have to ask i'd expect them to know if you can tell them the specifics of the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Its 6061 - T6. I think they only asked, becasue when i asked for a quote i mentioned slow baked ovens, so they're probably just making sure/being polite.Thanks a lot for your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 My mate got his Onza T-Raptor powder coated. It had obviously been taken to quite a high temperature, and I assume left to cool really slowly (perhaps left in the oven to cool?).When the frame was returned, it was much softer, and starting bending on the smallest of trials moves. In the end he bought a new frame, and we actually managed to break up the Onza by hand!! If I'd have known I'd have kept the BB and sent it to Onza for a replacement, but it's long gone now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Out of interest, whats the name of this company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 The standard of advice on this forum is balls. I can't believe a frame builder would be so passive. Perhaps it's the pete wright effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 The company is called Powder Coatings LTD, http://www.powder-coatings.ltd.uk/index.php theres the website if you fancy a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Correct me if I'm wrong, but surely the temperature at which the whole frame melts is lower than when the welds start to weaken? But obviously frames get powder coated somehow - it must be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Correct me if I'm wrong, but surely the temperature at which the whole frame melts is lower than when the welds start to weaken? But obviously frames get powder coated somehow - it must be safe.i think it depends on the welding mehod and the material, but it doesn't matter much basically you want to avoid going anywhere near temperatures that could affect the properties of the metal. I don't know what temp's are required for baking a powder coat, but it also depends on the time it take's to complete it. It would need to be kept at high temperature's for quite a while to have a real detremental effect but I do think it's something worth considering.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loffa Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Nothing will happen to your frame before 500+C, But the standard powdercoaring temperatures are no more than 200C-250C, so your frame will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 200 deg can make a big difference charlie..go look the up the Al-Cu-Si ternary phase diagram...adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 if they asked what temperature to do it at, either go somewhere else, or tell them to use the lowest temperature they can do it at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 or tell them to use the lowest temperature they can do it at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOLO Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 will b absolutley fineiolo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 will b absolutley fineiolo.The company are annoying me now, they don't answer anything - they're vague with answers, and dont give quotes or available colours. They say they do free collection and delivery but told me to just post it to them.I sent you an email about powder coating a day or two ago..........Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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