Lab screening
Initial formulation guidance compares resin chemistry, pigment behavior, additive impact and basic handling requirements before a customer commits line time.
Formulation Lab
Application support from lab bench to production line
Axalta's service model is built for teams that need an approachable way to move from a coating question to a controlled trial. The lab starts by translating the job into practical variables: substrate condition, surface preparation, target gloss, film build, corrosion exposure, cure window, available equipment and documentation requirements.
Pilot trial
Small-batch application notes help your team check film build, color repeatability, cure response and finish appearance using a controlled test plan.
Commercial handoff
The final recommendation connects product families, SDS or TDS documents, training notes and purchasing information into a usable implementation package.
Six-step workflow
How the lab keeps decisions practical
Define substrate, exposure and appearance goals.
Collect current process constraints and document needs.
Screen coating family and additive options.
Run drawdown, spray, cure or powder tests.
Review performance, rework risks and EHS notes.
Prepare the production trial and support package.
This process is intentionally advisory rather than sales-first. Buyers often know the finish they want but need help comparing what is realistic on their equipment, in their region and under their compliance obligations. Axalta's friendly-advisor tone means the answer should be clear enough for purchasing, technical, EHS and production teams to discuss from the same page. When a coating path is not suitable, the lab explains why and suggests a more stable route. That reduces repeated sampling, prevents unclear document requests and helps operators enter the first production trial with fewer surprises.
Capabilities checked during trial planning
| Capability | Typical review | Buyer outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Color and appearance | Drawdown panels, gloss target, texture and batch repeatability | Clear approval sample plan |
| Application window | Spray, dip, electrostatic powder, cure time and recoat limits | Line-ready trial settings |
| Durability | Corrosion, weathering, abrasion and chemical exposure expectations | Better system comparison |
| Documents | SDS, TDS, regulatory statements and handling notes | Purchasing and EHS alignment |
Contact lab specialist
Share your substrate, exposure and finish goal
Use the form and Axalta will route your question to the right coating advisor.