PHOENIXTM
Give your Paint Cure Analysis the Phoenix Factor
PhoenixTM has released an updated version of Thermal View Finishing software complimenting its range of thru-process temperature profiling systems used in the coating industry . The Finishing software brings significant new analysis and reporting features designed specifically for temperature monitoring paint and powder cure processes .
The new software is compatible with the PTM1200 FIS Finishing system , PTM1006 Compact system and new PTM1500 ATEX certified system .
To its existing graphical cure analysis suite , the new Phoenix Factor calculation has been added . The calculation provides an accurate means of quantifying a coatings total cure by comparing the complete temperature profile data set , directly against the coating suppliers cure schedule . Based on the time temperature relationship of the coating cure reaction the level of cure ( degree of cross linking ), so coating cure performance , can be accessed . Inputting the coating suppliers cure schedule information , the software automatically creates a best fit ISO cure line to the target data with a choice of line fitting algorithm . Appling the ISO cure curve time temperature relationship the combined raw temperature profile data is converted into a single equivalent cure time at a single target temperature . The equivalent cure time is then compared to the original coating supplier specification to generate an easy to interpret single cure index value . A Phoenix Factor value of 1.00 is a perfect match between profile temperature trace data and target coating supplier specification . Less than 1.00 is under cure and greater than 1.00 over cure . Applying the Phoenix Factor calculation , the success of the oven cure operation can be quantified accurately and instantly allowing reporting both numerically and graphically against predetermined pass fail QA tolerances .
Employing the new Coating Library feature for each coating a library file can be generated . All necessary parameters for the application of Phoenix Factor or Cure Chart analysis are stored in the coating file , removing the need for tedious parameter entry each run .
To assist automotive paint operations in which multiple ovens are profiled in a single profile run a simple but effective profile splitting tool has also been incorporated .
From a single profile trace containing multiple oven peaks ( eg : Ecoat , Primer Surfacer and Top Coat ) the splitting tool allows selection and segregation of separate oven files allowing detailed analysis and reporting of each key coating process individually .
Backed up with efficient local service and technical support the PhoenixTM Finishing systems are a valuable and important addition to any paint process engineers coating QA tool kit . See us on Stand A7 at Surface World Live .
Telephone : + 44 ( 0 ) 1353 223100 Email : sales @ phoenixtm . com Visit : www . phoenixtm . com
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