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[nickt]

Gone...

[benoit]

While we're on the subject of chassis, is the powder coat useful in any way besides its cosmetic appeal?

[nickt]

While we're on the subject of chassis, is the powder coat useful in any way besides its cosmetic appeal?

A better form of "paint" - it's a bitch to scrape off for conductivity . I think Funk's chassis's are powder coated (but aluminium and outside only).

[FUCHSAUDIO]

[bnwitt]

Can we stear this thread to a discussion of changes for Nik's layout to get the best Funkalicious layout for Brandon's chassis? I am working on that layout now and want to get it funkalized to the max.

[nickt]

Can we stear this thread to a discussion of changes for Nik's layout to get the best Funkalicious layout for Brandon's chassis? I am working on that layout now and want to get it funkalized to the max.

What about Normster's various layouts? Do they have issues?

[Allynmey]

Can we stear this thread to a discussion of changes for Nik's layout to get the best Funkalicious layout for Brandon's chassis? I am working on that layout now and want to get it funkalized to the max.

What about Normster's various layouts? Do they have issues?

Yeah...they have issues...one being totally addictive tone!

[tele_player]

It's also bonded to the metal electrically: The powder is polarized, as is the box. The finish and box are almost welded together, as they are opposite poles from one another. Me like

The electrical bond is temporary. Long-term, the adhesion is caused by a normal paint/glue type of process, triggered by melting the powder in an oven.

[benoit]

Ok, so I've got the message that powder coating is durable, attractive, and long lasting. But let me repeat myself: is there any reason to do it on an aluminum chassis other than getting a professional look that will hold up over time?

[bnwitt]

Can we stear this thread to a discussion of changes for Nik's layout to get the best Funkalicious layout for Brandon's chassis? I am working on that layout now and want to get it funkalized to the max.

Ok, I guess not. Search Wikipedia for more powder coating details.

[nickt]

http://www.bad-domain/6V6_ODS/6V6_ODS_124.JPG

Others will have to comment on applicability to Funk's chassis.

http://bad-domain/6V6_ODS/ODS%23124_layout.JPG

There was this as well but looks like work in progress.


Normster - if you don't want the links here I'll edit the post.

[FUCHSAUDIO]

Ok, so I've got the message that powder coating is durable, attractive, and long lasting. But let me repeat myself: is there any reason to do it on an aluminum chassis other than getting a professional look that will hold up over time?

Aluminum can be plated, anodized, painted, or powder coated. It's more a cosmetic choice, but it does need some kind of protection to prevent corrosion. You also need to make sure your coating will permit a solid ground connection, or you will need to sand the coating at your circuit ground points.

Hope this addresses your concerns

[rhubarb9999]

Can we stear this thread to a discussion of changes for Nik's layout to get the best Funkalicious layout for Brandon's chassis? I am working on that layout now and want to get it funkalized to the max.

Hey Barry,

What flavor of layout are you working on?

(Fingers crossed for a 100w Bluesmaster HRM)

[tele_player]

Ok, so I've got the message that powder coating is durable, attractive, and long lasting. But let me repeat myself: is there any reason to do it on an aluminum chassis other than getting a professional look that will hold up over time?

Aluminum can be plated, anodized, painted, or powder coated. It's more a cosmetic choice, but it does need some kind of protection to prevent corrosion. You also need to make sure your coating will permit a solid ground connection, or you will need to sand the coating at your circuit ground points.

Hope this addresses your concerns

I've got a couple of Allen amps, 8 years old now, with uncoated sheet aluminum chassis. Both are free of any corrosion. Also, a chassis like the Funk chassis is powder coated on the outside only.

With all due respect, corrosion protection on aluminum isn't a strict requirement, though I'm sure there are some environments where bare aluminum wouldn't fare so well.

[Stanz]

+1

Although I guess an HRM layout would work well since the BM differences are along the lines of component changes, at least from what I have been able to gather. I am looking at doing an HRM with EL34s for my next project.