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New PhoenixTM Thermal View Software . . . New Paint Cure Analysis Power
PhoenixTM has released a new version of Thermal View Finishing software complimenting it range of thru-process temperature profiling systems used in the Coating industry . The Finishing software brings some 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 PTM1410 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 . The single Cure Index value is accurate yet easy to set-up and interpret .
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 and every 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 .
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58 SEPTEMBER 2020 read online : www . surfaceworld . com