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Abstract
This research was conducted to evaluate the performance of the Laser Touch™ targeting device once attached to a manual spray gun. It was perceived that this innovative tool increases the transfer efficiency of the spray process in painting and coating operations for the manufacturing industry. Also, it was theorized that the Laser Touch™ minimizes paint consumption and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the spray system and improves the finish quality of the sprayed parts. Therefore, these parameters were compared and analyzed to determine the benefits of the Laser Touch™.
An experimental study was designed involving one group which was pre-tested, exposed to a treatment, and post-tested. All the independent variables were monitored and kept stable as possible during the study. The two critical factors were the Laser Touch™ targeting device and the spray technicians skill. The test was conducted in the Paint and Coating Enhancement (PACE) facility located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The study sample consisted of 12 spray technicians from the manufacturing industry. Two types of flat aluminum parts were sprayed by the spray technicians without and with the Laser Touch™ targeting device. A high volume-low pressure spray gun and a high solid coating were the basis of this study. Data was recorded, tabulated, and analyzed statistically using a spreadsheet program. Results of this study supported the research questions and confirmed that the Laser Touch™ is an effective tool for improving transfer efficiency, reducing paint consumption and volatile organic compounds released by the spray system.
Year of Submission
2000
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Industrial Technology
First Advisor
Teresa Hall
Date Original
5-2000
Object Description
1 PDF file (160 pages)
Copyright
©2000 Omar G. Blanco
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Blanco, Omar G., "A Comparison of Transfer Efficiency Using the Laser Touch on Manual Spray Guns in the Manufacturing Industry" (2000). Graduate Research Papers. 3819.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/3819
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