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Appearance

Gloss Measurement - Orange Peel Measurement - Transparency Measurement - Paint Mottling Control

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What influences our visual perception?
What is the measurement prinicple?
Typical appplications and tolerances
How can the measurement data be used for trouble shooting?

Color

Color Measurement 1x1 - Color Difference Equations - Blackness Measurement - Visual Color Control Light Booth - Color & Texture Measurement - Multi-angle Color Measurement

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What are the basic building blocks of color measurement?
Advantages of weighted color difference equations
What influences visual color evaluation using a light booth?
Why is color measurement of BLACK a challenge and how to interpret BLACKNESS indices?
How can color, gloss and 3D structures / grains be objectively evaluated?
How to objectively measure effect finishes with 6-angle color, sparkle and graininess

Color Data Analysis

Objective measurement data is only the first step on the path to color harmony. The second step is how best to evaluate and interpret the large amount of color data for further optimization.

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How to define color tolerances and set Pass/Fail limits?
How to share digital standards among the global supplier chain?
How to organize test series in projects and save in a SQL database?
How to set-up organizers for a standardized measurement procedure?
How to analyze production data in SPC charts?

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Physical Properties

Viscosity Measurement - Hardness Measurement

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What is the best solution for my application?
Practical guides to evaluate physical properties
Sample preparation a key factor to achieve reliable results
References to international standards
What is the precision and variation of the test method?