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Re: [Healeys] Powder Coating Springs

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Powder Coating Springs
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 07:38:23 +0200
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These relatively low temperatures of 400 do effect some some types of 
spring steel of springs, anti-roll bars etc. so beware. There are little 
effects on other parts.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Op 14-5-2013 6:11, Charlie Frazer schreef:
> Thanks to a number of you who expressed your personal opinions on whether to
> paint or powder coat suspension springs, as well as discussing various
> techniques for media blasting.
>
> My question is this:  Does the heat involved in powder coating really result
> in taking the temper out of springs as suggested in some recent posts?
> I'm not a metallurgist, but it appears to me that the temps in powder coating
> are around 400 degrees, while springs are tempered at 900-950 degrees.  So,
> does the relatively low temperature in the powder coating oven really affect
> springs?  If so, how about A-arms and sway bars?
>
> Thanks for your comments.
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