Dip Coating Calculator
Calculate dip coating film thickness, paint consumption, and drain time for industrial immersion coating processes.
Inputs
%
Results
Dry film thickness (mils)
0.47
Daily paint usage (gal)
1.1
Wet film thickness (mils)1.04
Paint per part (gal)0
Drip return per part (gal)0
Drip return (%)30
Drain time (sec)50
Total cycle time (sec)320
Tank turnover (days)276.5
Daily Solids (gal)0.49
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Withdrawal speed (in/min), Viscosity (cps), and Volume solids (%).
- Set Coating density (lb/gal), Part surface area (sq ft), and Tank volume (gal).
- Adjust Parts per hour as needed.
- Review Dry film thickness (mils) and Daily paint usage (gal).
- Use Wet film thickness (mils) and Paint per part (gal) to inform your decision.
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