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Validation
Tests should be conducted prior to production to determine the time and light intensity
required to fully cure your material. 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.
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).
