POWDER COATING, November 2018 17
In summary
Whether you're trying to preheat large complex parts or
wanting to cure multiple size parts in the same batch, IR can
offer many benefits when added inside your convection oven.
ose benefits can ultimately lead to increased throughput as
well as lower energy costs on a per-part basis.
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Figure 8
Combined power profile for IR-convection oven
Figure 9
Three different parts of various thickness and weights
Figure 10
Temperature profile for multiple-size parts
