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18 POWDER COATING, November 2016 In summary To properly coat MDF materials, an automated system is required. From the conveyor that moves the parts to suit- ably preheating the parts to applying the coating material and through to the final process of curing, all phases need proper integration and operation to en- sure a quality finish. "Even though MDF has many advan- tages for designers, it also offers chal- lenges for the typical manufacturer if they don't have the right tools," con- cludes Lietzke. "With the desire for unique designs and numerous color palettes, I don't see this changing any time soon." PC For more information or to submit a question, contact Anne Goyer, execu- tive director of IRED, at 859/356- 1575; anne@goyermgt.com; http:// www.ihea.org/?page=IRED. Send comments or questions to Alicia Tyznik, editor, at 651/287-5610; fax 651/287-5650; atyznik@cscpub.com. Or go to www.pcoating.com and click on Problem solving. You can submit a question for this column in a few key- strokes. For further reading, articles on this and other related topics are avail- able for purchase. Click on Article Index and select a category. Photo 7 Photo 5 Photo 6