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BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide
Validation
Tests should be conducted prior to production to determine the time and light intensity required to fully cure your
resin. The following approaches may be used to validate the curing process.
Set Exposure Time, Determine Intensity
Users can specify a cure time and, through empirical testing, determine the intensity required to achieve a full
cure. As with any manufacturing process, it is advisable to incorporate a safety factor.
Set Intensity, Determine Exposure Time
Users can specify light intensity and, through empirical testing, determine the exposure time required to achieve a
full cure. As with any manufacturing process, it is advisable to incorporate a safety factor.
NOTE
: Dymax recommends intensities low at first to preserve LED life.
Contact the Dymax Application Engineering Team for additional process support.
Control
Process validation confirms a minimum acceptable intensity. Users can then choose to operate at full intensity
(using the excess intensity as an additional safety factor) or adjust the output to a specific intensity level. To ensure
consistent and repeatable process results, intensity levels should be monitored with a radiometer. This enables
users to identify light intensity changes and take corrective action (either adjusting the light intensity or
performing maintenance).
