| SPC
CONTROL
"Without
DATA Quality is just an OPINION."
IKON
manages important processing data by the extensive use
of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
Quality is a measurable degree of excellence.
IKON uses SPC tracking for the monitoring and control
of variables that affect the quality of the finish.
IKON uses SPC to control cure
temperature, pretreatment solution concentration,
rinse water quality, coating thickness and more…
BEND
TESTING
ASTM
D1737 Bend testing evaluates
adhesion and flexibility on test panels.
IMPACT
TESTING
ASTM
D279 Impact
Testing evaluates the adhesion properties of the finish
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CLEAN SHOP
& EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
Our
employees take pride in keeping a clean and safe working
environment.
This is absolutely essential for the high level
of quality required by IKON’s world class customers.
All of our equipment is cleaned and maintained
on a strict schedule in accordance with our policies,
procedures, and work instructions.
CROSS-HATCH
ADHESION
TESTING
ASTM
D-3359 A&B Cross-Hatch
tape adhesion testing is used to evaluate the bonding
properties of the finish to the substrate
 
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Every job is inspected and quality controlled
by trained personnel.
Certificate of Compliance available for parts
with strict specifications.
TESTING
FILM PROPERTIES
Sophisticated
testing equipment is used to accurately measure finish
color, thickness (ASTM
D1186),
gloss (ASTM
D-523)
and other properties that are critical to the coatings
performance.
MEK
RUB
To ensure finishes are fully cured, technicians use
the M.E.K. (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) resistance test method PCi #8.
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