Tester measures DOI on small and curved parts.
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Micro-wave-scan allows measuring of orange peel and distinctness of image (DOI) on automotive add-on parts such as bumpers, gas tank doors, mirror housings, or motorcycle parts. Unit objectively measures for brilliance and gloss, independent of paint system and curvature of surface. Large display shows complete statistics and allows input of alphanumeric names. Instrument includes docking station for recharging battery pack and transferring saved data to PC.
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New micro-wave-scan
BYK-Gardner - reliable partner in quality control of paints and plastics - introduces a new instrument called the micro-wave-scan, which for the first time allows the measuring of orange peel and DOI on small and curved parts.
Previously, it was very difficult if not impossible to objectively measure orange peel and DOI on automotive add-on parts like bumpers, gas tank doors, mirror housings or motorcycle parts - now these values can be easily measured with the new micro-wave-scan.
Like the wave-scan DOI - the standard in the automotive industry - the new instrument measures long wave and short wave. The structure spectrum offers additional information and assists in optimizing and troubleshooting. DOI (distinctness of image) is an objective measure for brilliance and gloss, independent of the paint system and the curvature of the surface. Furthermore customer specific scales are available facilitating routine QC.
The micro-wave-scan is small and of lightweight, fits in the palm of the hand and operation is easy due to the scroll wheel. A large display shows complete statistics and allows the input of alphanumeric names. The instrument comes with a docking station for recharging the battery pack and for transferring the saved data to the PC. The auto-chart software offers flexible analysis and a professional documentation in Excel®.
For more information, please contact BYK-Gardner USA by calling us at 800-343-7721, or you can visit our website at www.bykgardner.com.
