Surface Texture & Defects Analysis Tool By Rhopoint

Rhopoint Optimap3 and TAMS (Total Appearance Measurement System) are both design to provide a comprehensive analysis of surface texture and appearance measurement for paint and coating application. Here’s a breakdown of their functionalities:

Rhopoint Optimap3:

• This is the hardware unit, a portable instrument for surface inspection and defects analysis.
• It uses Phase Measurement Deflectometry (PMD) technology to capture high-resolution data of a surface.
• Optimap3 quickly analyzes a large area (65 x 54mm) and provides detailed information about surface texture, defects like orange peel and scratches, and waviness.
• It offers objective data on surface quality in quantifiable metrics.

Rhopoint Total Appearance Measurement Systems (TAMS) is an innovative tool designed to quantify the visual quality of surfaces, particularly painted surfaces. It goes beyond traditional methods that analyze individual aspects like gloss or texture, instead focusing on how the human eye perceives the overall appearance.

Here’s a breakdown of what TAMS offers:

• Human Perception Focus: TAMS is unique because it mimics human evaluation of surfaces. It analyzes reflected images and surface topography to calculate parameters like contrast, sharpness, waviness, and dominant structure size. This provides data that closely correlates with how we perceive a surface’s quality.
• Improved Communication: Traditional measurement systems can generate complex results that are difficult to interpret. TAMS simplifies things by providing easily understood parameters that readily communicate how good or bad a surface appears visually.
• Quality Control Benefits: With TAMS, manufacturers can objectively assess surface quality and ensure consistency throughout the production process. This reduces the subjectivity of human visual inspection and helps maintain a high standard of visual appeal in the final product.
• Applications: Rhopoint TAMS is particularly valuable in industries where visual quality is paramount, such as:
  
  • Automotive paint finishes
  • Plastics and coatings manufacturing
  • Consumer electronics
  • Furniture production

Here are some additional points to consider:

• Hardware Companion: TAMS is a software component that works in conjunction with Rhopoint’s hardware for surface data capture, typically the Optimap series (e.g., Optimap3).
• Data Analysis and Reporting: TAMS analyzes the data from the Optimap instrument and generates reports that simplify quality control procedures.
• Standardization: Developed through collaboration with major automotive manufacturers, Rhopoint TAMS has become an industry standard for quantifying visual appearance quality.

In essence, Optimap3 captures the surface details, while TAMS interprets that data to provide a more comprehensive picture of the surface appearance and quality. Contact us to leasrn more.