Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Coating Thickness",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release System inspects tablets on the production line from
Teraview, which we summarised at the time by saying "A proprietary terahertz platform demonstrates real time measurements of tablet coating thickness and other critical quality attributes of solid dosage forms".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Hot-dip galvanizing line control uprated from
Morgan Construction Company: "A zinc coating mass control system uses a proven physics-based coating mass model to generate accurate references and control knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Industrial Automation Services
concerning its 'Achieva coating control', hot dip galvanizing
- take a look at Hot dip zinc coating mass control ordered
which says: "'Achieva coating control' utilizes a proven physics-based coating mass model to generate accurate references and control knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure".
Take a look also at the news release from Bowers Metrology UK, Easy-to-use coating thickness gauges,
as well as Materials testing and spectrum analysis online from Fischer Instrumentation (GB),
and Flexible digital coating thickness gauges from Bowers Metrology UK.
See also:
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to screen components
(February 2007)
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) can screen components, parts, cables and PCB's for compliance with the European Union's RoHS* Directives, according to Innov-X
Chemical imaging consultancy service
(February 2007)
Malvern Instruments will highlight a new consultancy service at Powtech 2007, adding chemical imaging technology
Sensor measures thickness of wet paint coatings
(November 2006)
An innovative combination sensor system has been developed, which attaches directly to a robot arm, so that automotive OEMs can inspect the thickness of sprayed paint coatings
Measuring and testing equipment in China
(November 2006)
Bowers has invested in a wholly foreign owned enterprise in Shanghai, China, to offer an improved distribution network and faster support to Asia and America, and Latin America
Metals preservation systems shot blast and coat
(November 2006)
More than 100,000 tons of steel, sheet steel, carriers and profiles, with maximum widths of up to 3300mm will now be preserved by a continuous flow shot blast system in a shipyard
Viscosity control saves time and money
(September 2006)
Hydramotion viscosity control is saving time and money and boosting productivity for Ricoh UK Products (RPL) in Telford, Shropshire
Digital coating thickness gauge is low-cost
(September 2006)
A low cost, hand-held, digital coating thickness gauge is designed for use on ferrous substrates and includes automatic 'off', mm/inch options and a choice of measuring resolutions
Viscometer solves viscosity control problems
(September 2006)
Viscometers give instant results for process liquids used in a drum-dipping process for coating drums with photoconductive material, for which accurate viscosity measurement is needed
Tungsten carbide coating resists H2S cracking
(July 2006)
A tungsten carbide coating, has proven resistant to sulphide stress cracking and stress corrosion in hydrogen sulphide environments in independent NACE TM0177 tests done by Bodycote
Inspecting a variety coatings on aluminium
(February 2006)
Products capable of meeting all coatings inspection requirements involving aluminium substrates, measuring characterisitics such as abrasion, adhesion, elasticity and deformation of the coating
Coatings improve bearings in tough conditions
(December 2005)
A range of coatings are designed to improve performance and protect bearings from corrosion, wear, friction and slippage
Coatings protect bearings from corrosion and wear
(November 2005)
INA has launched a range of coatings that are designed to improve performance and protect bearings from corrosion, wear, friction and slippage
Zinc coating mass control system ordered
(August 2005)
Achieva Coating Control utilises a proven physics-based coating mass model to generate accurate references and control of knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure
Galvanised coating mass control upgraded
(June 2005)
A coating mass control system for hot dip galvanising minimises the generation of out-of-spec material and the minimised coating standard deviation allows for zinc savings
Licence issued to produce special coatings
(May 2005)
Victrex has licensed a worldwide network of electrostatic spray and dispersion coating formulators with a patented base recipe and unique powders to produce both powder and aqueous-based coatings
Licence given to produce coatings
(May 2005)
Victrex plc has announced that it has licensed Armourcote in the UK for the use of Victrex PEEK based dispersions to produce aqueous-based dispersions made from Victrex PEEK polymer
News on the PMP10 hand-held coating thickness instrument from Fischer Instrumentation (GB)
(April 2005)
Hand-held coating thickness instrument uses phase measurements to get better results and does not have to touch the coating surface, such as when checking rough zinc coatings
Zinc coating line performance, economy improved
(March 2005)
Zinc coating mass control and reporting system generates accurate references and control of knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure, so improving performance
High performance coatings replace 'exotic' metals
(March 2005)
Coatings that are based on semi-crystalline thermoplastics, and provide high temperature, wear, corrosion and abrasion resistance, can replace hard to machine 'exotic' metals
Graphic logic controllers improve the picture
(March 2005)
Since replacing mimic switches and tower lights with three graphic logic controllers, a user of CRT aluminising mills is benefiting from real time production data and greater flexibility
Automated line coats 100,000 spark plug pins/day
(January 2005)
To apply an electrolytic nickel coating to spark plug centre posts in order to protect the steel pin from oxidation during processing demanded an automatic line coping with over 100,000 units/day
Logic controllers provide a broader picture
(November 2004)
Displays manufacturer is benefiting from real time production data and greater flexibility in monitoring and control of CRT aluminising mills since rintroducing graphic logic controllers
Processing line cuts anodising costs
(October 2004)
Poeton Industries claims that the state-of-the-art processing line it opened for its Apticote 300 coating, is so energy efficient that it is able to compete with conventional hard anodising processes
Improved picture from integrated displays
(October 2004)
L.G Philips Displays is benefiting from increased reliability and greater flexibility since replacing its original system of mimic switches and tower lights with Pro-face graphic logic controllers
See problems before they occur
(October 2004)
Anyone using aluminium alloys, stainless steels, brass and any other alloys could avoid production problems by a simple check of the component or stock material before processing
Coated carbide increases milling cutter life
(April 2004)
MTCVD multilayer coated carbide milling grades enable users to increase tool life by up to 30% for the medium to heavy machining of steel, VA steel and nodular cast iron
Laser measures welded pipeline and wins award
(April 2004)
OMC and Technip Offshore UK have won the 2004 Subsea Pipeline Technology Award of the Pipeline Industries Guild in recognition of the significant contribution made by laser measurement system
Coating lines benefit from web measurement
(January 2004)
One of the world's leading manufacturers of high performance films and chemicals, has installed innovative web measurement technology in recently commissioned coating lines for industrial films
NDT gauge measures paint, lacquer thicknesses
(December 2003)
An easy to use, affordable gage for non-destructive measurement of coating thickness on wood, concrete and other substrates checks varnish, paint, lacquer and other coatings
Milling grades offer production reliability
(November 2003)
Latest coated carbide milling grades for medium to heavy machining of steel and nodular CI enable users to increase tool life by up to 30% - a considerable advantage in production
Hand-held measures coating thicknesses
(July 2003)
Using a range of modular 'smart probes', which store their calibrations, a hand-held device economically measures coatings that may be soft, abrasive or complex
Zinc 9000 Analyzes Zinc Coatings
(July 2003)
Quality By Vision has recently introduced a new Zinc Coating thickness Analyzer for material in used in the automotive industry - the Zinc 9000
Analysing up to 24 elements of coating thickness
(June 2003)
A new standard of excellence has been achieved with a standard coating thickness X-ray product that can analyse up to 24 elements
STANNOMetal and CHROMetal under Windows 2000/XP
(April 2003)
Using coulometric technology, the STANNOMetal 9000 system is able to measure Tin and Alloy plating thickness on Tin plated Ferrum (Fe)