Seminar Scheduled for June 30 (Tuesday) on 'Basics of Paints, Coating, and Paint Films from a Coating System Perspective' and 'Phenomena, Mechanisms, and Countermeasures for Coating Defects'

AndTech Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Masao Suyama; hereinafter, AndTech) will hold an in-person seminar on "Paint Basics to Defect Countermeasures."

Due to popular demand, it will also be held in fiscal year 2026!

This course allows beginners to experienced professionals in paints to acquire practical knowledge useful on-site in a single day.

It covers everything from the basics of paints to defect countermeasures, explaining all processes of electrodeposition coating, solvent-based, and water-based coatings.

The instructor will provide clear explanations while interacting in real-time. During breaks and after the lecture, you can individually consult about problems you face on-site.

Participants have given extremely high satisfaction ratings, and you can learn enjoyably in the unique atmosphere of the venue, so please come and join us!

Live Streaming/WEB Seminar Course Outline

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Theme: "Basics of Paints, Coating, and Paint Films from a Coating System Perspective" and "Phenomena, Mechanisms, and Countermeasures for Coating Defects"

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00-17:00

Participation Fee: 49,500 yen (tax included) * Printed materials will be distributed

URL: https://andtech.co.jp/seminars/1f11c511-c00f-6182-91f1-064fb9a95405

Venue: Chuo City Industrial Hall, Tokyo

Seminar Course Content Structure

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Instructor: Mr. Masahiko Akahori, Special Advisor to Brighton Paint & Coating Research Institute / (Former) Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. / (Former) Kubota Corporation

Knowledge to be Acquired

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　① Basic knowledge of paints

　② Knowledge of coating film composition (coating system) and coating film formation

　③ Causes and countermeasures for coating film and coating defects

All items in the program below (please refer if you are interested in details)

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[Lecture Purpose]

You can grasp the flow to the product by outlining a series of painting processes. You can acquire the ability to deal with defective coating films, including their phenomena, generation mechanisms, and countermeasures, to improve external quality.

[Program]

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　1．Basics of Paints

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　　1.1 Introduction: Considering the evolution of paints from their history

　　1.2 What paints inherently are

　　1.3 Three roles of paints (appearance, protection, function)

　　1.4 Basic terminology of paints and painting

　　1.5 Types of paints (natural resin-based, synthetic resin-based)

　　1.6 Components of paints (resin, pigment, solvent, additive) and their roles

　　1.7 Coating systems and their purpose

　　1.8 Painting methods and coating system concepts

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　2．Surface Treatment Process and its Purpose/Necessity

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　　2.1 Physical treatment: Shot blasting process

　　2.2 Chemical treatment: Degreasing process (difference between acid degreasing and alkaline degreasing)

　　2.3 Surface conditioning process (pre-treatment only for zinc phosphate conversion)

　　2.4 Chemical conversion treatment process (iron phosphate, zinc phosphate, zirconium oxide, etc.)

　　2.5 Examples of surface treatment failures

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　3．Electrodeposition Coating Process: (Incl. primer treatment (undercoat))

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　　3.1 Basics of electrodeposition paints, and distinction from primer paints

　　3.2 Mechanism of electrodeposition coating (electrophoretic deposition method)

　　3.3 Management items for electrodeposition coating

　　3.4 Characteristics of electrodeposition coating: throwing power (comparison with solvent primer)

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　4．Coating Methods for Solution Type Paints

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　　4.1 Solvent-based paints vs. water-based paints: characteristics and drawbacks

　　4.2 Characteristics of spray guns (air spray, airless spray, bell cup type spray)

　　4.3 Optimum viscosity for spray painting

　　4.4 Principles and characteristics of metallic paints, pearl paints, clear paints

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　5．General Tests for Products and Coating Films

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　　5.1 Analysis of paint components

　　5.2 Property/performance tests of paints

　　5.3 Performance tests of coating films

　　5.4 Basics of appearance observation (color system, color difference, and gloss measurement)

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