inspection equipment
The future of Coating Inspection
Data Management
Craig Woolhouse
Sales Manager
Elcometer
60 years of excellence
www.elcometer.com
Content
Introduction
The Problem
Cost effective evidence of inspection results
The Solution
Data Transfer & Data Management Software
Conclusions
Introduction
Clients increasingly specify coating inspection reports
with full support documentation.
This results in:
Extra cost
Extra time
The need for data and report storage
Hence there is now a requirement to automate
reporting on inspection tasks and their results
The Problem
A successful coating process requires:
The Correct Blast Profile
Substrate Cleanliness
Acceptable Environmental Conditions
Specified Dry Film Thickness
The Problem
Blast Profile
Measured using Digital Profile Gauges
with memory and wireless data transfer
The Problem
Environmental Conditions
Relative Humidity
Air Temperature
Dewpoint Temperature
Surface Temperature
Surface/Dewpoint Temperature Difference
The Problem
Dry Film Thickness
Readings data
Statistical Analysis
Limits
PSPC adherence
The Solution - Elcomaster 2.0
Data Management Software - “Paperless QA”
Example Dry Film Thickness
Data Recording – using the new Elcometer 456 DFT Gauge
Data Transfer – via wireless Bluetooth communication
Data Storage and Access – to Elcomaster 2.0 software
Data Analysis – within Elcomaster 2.0 software
Reporting and Presentation – via Elcomaster 2.0 software
The Solution - Elcomaster 2.0
Data Recording
Introducing the new Elcometer 456 with a
reading speed of 70 per minute
Data Transfer
Via Bluetooth Wireless Communication
The Solution - Elcomaster 2.0
Data Storage and Access using Elcomaster 2.0 software
The Solution – Elcomaster 2.0
Data Analysis
Details
Statistics
Measurements
(readings)
Notes
Labels
Photographs
The Solution – Elcomaster 2.0
Data Analysis
Languages
Units
Report Format:
add logo
Chart selection
User Interface
Storage: location
Auto Update
Add Photos
The Solution – Elcomaster 2.0
Data Presentation
DFT Worksheet
The Solution – Elcomaster 2.0
Data Presentation
Bespoke
Report
Capability
The Solution – Elcomaster 2.0
Data Presentation - Software Operational Features
Menu based easy to navigate package features
Web based update to latest version
Web based update to connected DFT gauges
Import data from earlier version
Help
The Solution – Elcomaster 2.0
Reporting and Presentation
Menu based easy to navigate package features
Help
Web based update to latest version
Web based update to connected DFT gauges
Import data from earlier version
The future of Coating Inspection
Data Management
Conclusions
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Conclusions
Protective Coatings have a key role in:
Corrosion Prevention
Impact Resistance and Fire Protection
Wear Resistance
Rigorous Quality Control leads to:
Longer coating service life
Better project cost control (right first time)
.
Conclusions
Evidence of Inspection Records
Contractual requirement
Process record
Best practise
Electronic Data Storage & Analysis
Digital gauges for measurement data
Software provides:
Automated form filling
Inspection notes
Photographs
Paperless QA
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Further Conclusions
The Future of Paperless QA
“Cloud” computing via the Internet
Two way gauge to software communication
Multiple project input via e-mail
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The future of Coating Inspection
Data Management
Thank you for your attention
Questions?
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