FAQs

Gloss, Haze, DOI & Opacity (57)

  1. How do I measure the visual appearance of high gloss, dark premium finishes?
  2. Choosing the correct range for gloss measurement
  3. Why should I use a custom adaptor?
  4. When do I use the curved part adaptor?
  5. Should I use the measuring head connected directly to the instrument?
  6. ISO2813 recommends surfaces measuring mid to low gloss finishes using 60 and 85 deg.
  7. When should I use a custom adaptor?
  8. How can I overcome errors in reading due to operator poor positioning?
  9. How do I calibrate my instrument when using a custom adaptor?
  10. How often should I recalibrate the IQ Flex?

Surface & Appearance Analysis (1)

  1. Surface Scratches FAQ

Transparency Measurement (1)

  1. Why buy a Rhopoint ID instead of a haze meter or a haze clarity meter?

Minimum Film Forming Temperature Instrument (MFFT) (4)

  1. Is the MFFT suitable for measuring resins containing substances such as graphite?
  2. Do I need to Calibrate the MFFT?
  3. How can I check the MFFT is operating at the correct temperature?
  4. What is the MFFT?

Packaging Test Instruments (18)

  1. Standards of Conformity
  2. Why do different applications have different measurement parameters?
  3. How does the FT3 achieve high precision?
  4. Precision Thickness Measurement
  5. Using A Film Thickness Gauge
  6. Who Measures Film Thickness?
  7. Why is Film Thickness Important?
  8. Interpreting Crease and Board Stiffness Tests
  9. Manual or Fully Automated Testing
  10. How is board stiffness and crease resistance measured?

Calibration & Service (2)

  1. Why do the dates on the calibration certificates do not match the date of recalibration?
  2. How can UKAS/ISO 17025 certification be maintained during service at Rhopoint Instruments GmbH and Rhopoint Americas Inc?

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