What causes the color to change between prototype and mass production? Transfer of conditions.
The color approved in the prototype changes in mass production. I will explain the specific methods for transferring conditions from prototype to mass production.
The color approved during the prototype has changed in mass production. Even though the paint is the same, the conditions have not been carried over. ────────────── ■ Cause of Occurrence The application method changes from hand spraying in the prototype to automatic in mass production. If the application method changes, the film thickness changes, and if the film thickness changes, the color also changes. ■ Truth In the prototype, the paint is applied carefully over a longer period, resulting in a thicker film. In mass production, the speed increases, and even with the same settings, it becomes a few microns thinner. Light colors and metallics can change in appearance with this few microns. ■ Improvement Measures Record the film thickness and curing conditions numerically during the prototype phase and pass them directly to mass production. Choosing a company that can perform both prototypes and mass production on the same equipment prevents discrepancies. Eiwa Kogei handles everything from a single prototype to mass production on the same line.
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Corresponding lot: From prototype of 1 piece to mass production / Equipment: Handling both prototype and mass production on the same line / Records: Process records of film thickness, curing temperature, and curing time / Color management: Color sample matching, color difference measurement / Film thickness: 20-40 microns
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Transitioning from prototype production of new parts to mass production, reproducing approved colors, and providing consistent contract services for small-scale prototypes and mass production. We record the film thickness and curing conditions during prototyping and pass them on to mass production.
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