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For the purposes of this standard, any specified thickness is taken to be nominal as defined in ISO 12944-5, and the dry-film thickness is the typical thickness above the peaks of the surface profile.
The DIN EN ISO 2808 [1] describes several methods for determining wet film thickness, dry film thickness, and the thickness of unbaked powder coatings. For each method described, the scope of application, existing standards and precision are given.
A dry film thickness (DFT) gauge, often referred to as a coating thickness gauge, can be used to measure the thickness of any of these coatings when dry. Measuring dry film thickness is important when assessing cost, quality and service life of the coating. A coating which is too thick means that excessive material is being used, increasing costs.
- Process Stability and Control
- Control Chart Method
- The Impact of Minimum and Maximum Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Values
- Other Variables Affecting DFT
- Impact on A Coating Scheme
- Practical Distribution of DFT Values
Accuracy in all processes is critical in shipbuilding. It has been said that: “The successful application of accuracy control techniques to shipbuilding is quite fundamental to achieving high levels of productivity.” (Dr R Vaughan, Productivity in shipbuilding, Trans NECIES Volume 100 1983-84) We are all aware that perfection is not possible, espec...
The assessment of process stability/performance is often made using control charts. There are a variety of control charts. The key element of the control chart is the setting of upper and lower tolerance limits and a mean value (normally the specified or target value). The ideal situation is where coating specificationlimits or tolerances are set o...
The practical impact of the minimum and maximum dry film thickness (DFT) values needs to be understood. First of all, a number of samples of coating inspectionshave been taken to get a general understanding of what is practically achievable. Control of DFT is dependent on many factors such as: 1. Worker skill 2. Equipment 3. Access considerations 4...
In practice, the problem is aggravated further because not all the coating work in one location will be carried out by the same team. In fact, there may be more than one team working on each area and the skill/ability and equipment, as well as local conditions, may vary considerably. Of course, the figures are also likely to change for different sh...
Consider a specification of 2 x 160 µm as required by the IMO Performance Standards for Protective Coatings and as shown on most paint supplier data sheets. In this case, the value on the technical data sheet (TDS)is not the “nominal value”, which the authors have interpreted as a target value or the mean/average.
In practice, however, the applied DFT data does not result in a normal distribution but a skewed distribution. An actual set of data from a ballast tank is presented below. This WBT coating was specified according to IMO PSPC and thus should have a nominal DFT of 320 µm. What the analysis of the data revealed was: Figure 2. Breakdown of readings in...
What is dry film thickness (DFT)? Dry film thickness (DFT) is the thickness of a coating as measured above the substrate. This can consist of a single layer or multiple layers. DFT measures the total (not the individual layers). DFT is measured on cured powder coatings at ambient temperature. Why measure dry film thickness?
ISO 19840:2012 specifies a procedure for the verification of dry-film thickness against nominal dry-film thickness on rough surfaces, including the adjustment of the instruments used, the definition of inspection areas, sampling plans, measurement methods and acceptance/rejection criteria.
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This International Standard specifies a procedure for the verification of dry-film thickness against nominal dry- film thickness on rough surfaces, including the adjustment of the instruments used, the definition of inspection
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