Automated Measuring Systems for Coating, Electroplating
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As demands placed on coatings and electroplating rise, production tolerance limits grow tighter. Significant value can be realized when processes are continuously monitored and adjusted in real-time, improving quality & yield.
Fischer Technology Inc. says real value can be added when production measurements are networked with automated quality control. In a process, a coating can become thinner or thicker over time. Automated measuring systems can detect changes and adjust a process in real-time. Measuring and adjusting a coating process in real-time helps avoid rejects and increases quality. Common measurement methods such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and magnetic dry film thickness (DFT) methods can be integrated in the production process.
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