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Article: Taking the guesswork out of E-coat: fast, accurate simulation of E-coat paint processes.(TECH NOTES)
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- Products Finishing
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- August 1, 2009
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According to Elsyca NV (Wijgmaal, Belgium; in the U.S., Newnan, GA), electrocoating of vehicle bodies-in-white is one of the last engineering areas where computer process simulation is not commonly used, and automotive OEMs are looking for such capabilities.
The company has responded with development of a package said to enable fast, accurate simulation of E-coat paint processes, including deposited layer thickness and current density distribution over time.
The CAD-integrated package gives users the ability to simulate vehicle movement in real time through the E-coat tank and determine whether it meets product and process requirements without physical ...