Product Design For Finish Quality

Finish quality is impacted by many factors that are controlled by manufacturing engineering and manufacturing management as well as product design. Inputs from the product design sector are examined. Chemical resistance properties, including salt spray and humidity resistance; physical properties such as adhesion, flexibility, and hardness; and cosmetic properties such as color consistency, fading, and gloss retention are discussed. Choices of product and coating materials and the effects of product configuration and assembly methods also are reviewed.