Trouble Shooting of Ced Line
Trouble Shooting of Ced Line
Trouble Shooting of Ced Line
Dust is one of the most vexing and challenging problems encountered in the paint shop. It
never seems to end and is often hard to eliminate. Dirt can come from many sources
including some that are not even under the direct control of paint line personnel.
What is dust ?
Dirt is any visible, objectionable object in or under the paint film
Almost every freshly painted surface on a vehicle attracts airborne contaminants; tiny
particles of dust stick to the wet paint and, as it dries, become part of the surface. Despite
their small size, such particles
compromise final quality and may become the source of progressive degradation of the
integrity of the paint finish.
Walls, floors and ceiling • Fans (Ceiling, exhaust and bracket) • Conveyor • Trolleys 2.
People • Skin flakes and oil • Clothing debris (lint, fibers, etc) • Hair 3. Tool Generated •
Brooms, mops and dusters • Friction Particles (Sand paper)
Dirt has three Major sources In Paint
1>Process Process dirt develops within the bath or rinses from inadequate
solubilizer levels, pump shear, altered circulation and improper filtration. In the
early stages, dirt appears on a horizontal surface, but in severe cases it can affect
all surfaces.
2>Environmental dirt is caused by airborne particles that fall into the bath or
settle on the parts. Electro coat areas exposed to vehicular traffic, ventilation fans,
and grinding/sanding operations are susceptible.
3>Oven dirt is caused by condensation of electro coat by-products that flake off
when drying. On a cured part, oven dirt is more surface oriented, while process
and environmental dirt is somewhat imbedded in the paint film.
4>People People are a major source of dirt. Lint and fibers from clothing are the
main culprits. Hair dandruff, Skin can sometimes lead to dirt
Where does dust come from?
It can come from many sources. Here is a partial list:
1.Weld shop
2.Pre-Traetment
3.Paint
4.Sanding
5. Sealers
6. Compressed air
7. Blow-off air
8. Ovens
9.Conveyors
10.Clothes
11.Gloves
12.Hair
13.Plant air
Dust Analysis EPMA (Electron Probe Micro Analyser)