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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

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?