Dip coating

Dip coating is a surface engineering process in which components or workpieces are completely immersed in a coating solution to achieve an even and consistent coating. This process is used in a variety of industries, including automotive, electronics manufacturing, furniture manufacturing and others, to apply a protective coating, decorative coating or functional coating.

Components are carefully prepared to ensure the surface is clean and free of contaminants. They are then immersed in an immersion tank containing painting solution. The painting solution may contain varnish, coating or paint in liquid form. The components remain in the painting solution for a certain time to absorb the desired amount of coating.

After the dipping process, the components are lifted out of the painting solution, and excess coating is allowed to drip off. In some cases, the coating solution requires a curing phase, where the coating is cured by drying, heating or UV irradiation.

Dip coating enables efficient and uniform coating of components and is often used to meet protection and decoration requirements. It is an important process in the manufacturing industry and contributes to the quality and durability of products.

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This definition is taken from the surface technology encyclopedia from Surface Technology Online. You can find many more technical terms from the surface technology industry in our lexicon overview.

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