Method of monitoring extent of cure

Details Method of monitoring extent of cure Method of monitoring extent of cure

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C356S319000, C427S010000

Reexamination Certificate

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07043326

ABSTRACT:
Method of measuring extent of cure of a coating comprising operating a metal-containing substrate coating operation to provide a coated metal-containing substrate; positioning an investigative apparatus near the coated metal-containing substrate; and operating the investigative apparatus to obtain an extent of cure reading, the reading corresponding to an area on the coated metal-containing substrate.

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