Surface, Coating & Color Testing Services
Our surface, coating, and color testing services assess coating integrity, surface texture, gloss level, and color accuracy to meet international quality standards.
Surface, Coating & Color Testing
Overview
Obsnap’s surface testing capabilities include coating thickness measurement, surface roughness (Ra, Rz), gloss level, and color consistency inspection. These are crucial across industries like automotive, printing, packaging, and surface finishing.
Key Features & Description
Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
| Coating Thickness Measurement | Uses magnetic induction for ferrous metals and eddy-current for non-ferrous materials to ensure accurate coating evaluation. |
| Surface Roughness Profiling | Measures Ra, Rz, and Rt values using stylus-based instruments to assess surface texture and finish quality. |
| Gloss Level Analysis | Quantifies gloss or sheen on paints, metals, and plastics for consistent visual appearance. |
| Color Consistency Testing | Utilizes colorimeters or spectrophotometers to detect color differences, metamerism, and batch variation. |
| Data Logging & Reporting | Generates digital records and pass/fail reports for traceability and audits. |
| Multi-Material Capability | Supports testing on metals, polymers, coatings, paper, and textiles. |
| Compliance-Based Evaluation | Tests aligned with ASTM, ISO, and JIS standards for surface and color measurement. |
Application
Application |
Description |
|---|---|
| Pre-shipment Inspection | Ensures consistent coating and color finish before delivery. |
| Automotive & Marine Components | Verifies coating durability and gloss uniformity on body panels and parts. |
| Printed and Packaged Goods | Maintains visual quality in inks, labels, and packaging materials. |
| Textile and Paper Products | Monitors color consistency and gloss under various lighting conditions. |
| Consumer Product QA | Confirms product appearance matches design specifications. |
| Industrial Surface Finishing | Evaluates surface treatment quality for machining or coating processes. |
| R&D or Material Development | Supports formulation and quality studies for coatings and surface materials. |
Equipment & System
Equipment/System |
Description |
|---|---|
| X-Rite and Equivalent Instruments | Trusted global brands for color and gloss measurement. |
| Coating Thickness Gauges | Magnetic induction and eddy-current models for different substrates. |
| Surface Roughness Testers | Stylus-based devices with digital readout and Ra/Rz measurement capability. |
| Gloss Meters | Precision instruments for gloss measurement at multiple angles. |
| Spectrophotometers | High-accuracy color measurement for QA and R&D. |
| Compliance Standards | ASTM, ISO, BS, and JIS for surface, gloss, and color testing. |
| Digital Reporting Tools | Exportable results in CSV or PDF for documentation and traceability. |