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AEC595 - Extrusion Market Coatings...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe the extrusion manufacturing process and identify its main advantages over other manufacturing processes.
- Identify the components of paint and their role in determining the performance characteristics of a coating system.
- Describe a coating manufacturing process for extruded aluminum products, and evaluate and compare different coating chemistries.
- Identify industry standards and tests relative to the performance requirements of coatings for metal building components.
- Determine the difference between AAMA specifications and use this information to properly select and specify the best coating for a metal building component or project.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Jim Sherwood on behalf of Valspar Corporation. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: Jim Sherwood
Title: Global Segment Manager, Extrusion Coatings, Valspar Corporation
Background: Jim Sherwood has been in the aluminum extrusion industry his entire career. He started out in the chemical industry for surface pre-treatment for extrusion coatings. He has had a variety of positions in the paint profession and currently holds the position of Global Segment Manager, Extrusion Coatings.