COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

摘要

A coated article such as a bowling pin and method of forming such a coated article. The article may comprise an extended life bowling pin having portions of different wear susceptibility wherein those portions having greatest wear susceptibility are provided with thickest coating portions. The method comprehends an electrostatic retention of the coating forming material delivered to the article body from a charged cloud thereof. The cloud formation and electrostatic potential are coordinated to effect the desired coating thickness control. The coating material is fused subsequent to the deposition to form a variable depth coating having an external configuration accurately defining the coated article.