TeraNIM - Auto Multi-Layer Paint Coating Thickness Measurement
Non-contact terahertz measurement for individual coating-layer thickness and total DFT across automotive body panels and painted components.
Why Paint Coating Inspection Matters
Consistent coating thickness is critical for appearance, performance and manufacturing quality across complex automotive body panels.
Individual DFT Variations
Identify variations in individual dry-film thickness across coating layers and measurement locations.
Uneven Paint
Detect uneven coating conditions that can affect surface appearance and coating performance.
Process Variation
Monitor coating variation across complex body panels and support consistent paint-shop process control.
DIN 50996:2020-05
Compliant positioning for automotive paint coating inspection applications.
Individual Layer Measurement
Measure individual coating layers together with total coating thickness.
Quality & Productivity
Support higher quality, higher productivity and smarter manufacturing through automated measurement.
Terahertz Inspection for Advanced Automotive Manufacturing
Non-contact inspection for coating thickness, composite structures, battery materials and hidden defects—supporting faster quality control across modern automotive manufacturing.
Lead-Acid Battery Vent Cap Inspection
Non-contact, non-destructive detection of hidden vent caps beneath sealed automotive battery covers.
Paint Coating Thickness Measurement
Non-contact measurement of primer, base coat, clear coat and multi-layer automotive paint systems.
Thickness Measurement on Metallic Substrates
Non-contact DFT measurement of automotive paint coatings on steel, aluminium and other substrates.
Type-IV Cylinder Inspection
Non-contact inspection of polymer liners, composite interfaces, thickness and hidden defects.
Measure Individual Coating Layers
TeraNIM-Auto identifies reflections from coating-layer interfaces to determine individual layer thickness and total dry-film thickness.
How Terahertz Technology Works
THz pulses reflect from each coating-layer interface. Time separation between reflections provides information about the optical time paths of individual paint layers.
SCAN
Single-sided, non-contact THz measurement at defined locations.
DETECT
Identify reflections from clear coat, base coat, primer, E-coat and substrate interfaces.
ANALYZE & REPORT
Measure individual layer thickness and total DFT, compare with tolerance limits and provide Pass/Fail results.
TeraNIM-Auto Paint Coating Measurement Specifications
| Compatible Substrates |
Metallic: Ferrous and non-ferrous Non-Metallic: Plastics (Nylon, ABS, Thermoplastic) & Composites |
| Coating Types | Solid colors, clear coat, base coat, and scratch-resistant coating |
| Part Geometry | Plane, curved surfaces |
| Coating Condition | Dry and fully cured coatings |
| Measurement Result | Individual coating layers and total thickness |
| SCAN | Single-sided, non-contact THz measurement at defined locations. |
| DETECT | Identify reflections from clear coat, base coat, primer, E-coat and substrate interfaces. |
| ANALYZE & REPORT | Measure individual coating layers and total thickness, compare with defined requirements and generate measurement results. |
| Minimum Thickness | 20 µm |
| Number of Layers | Up to 4 coating layers |
| Measurement Spot | ~ 2 mm |
| Measurement Time | Approx. 5–10 s per point |
| Working Distance | 25–100 mm |
| Orientation | 90 degrees |
| Thickness Accuracy | ±1 µm |
| Reports | PDF and Excel Formats |
Measurement compatibility and performance depend on coating stack, substrate, geometry, surface condition and application.
Go Deeper Than a Product Brochure
Build scientific confidence with application notes, measurements, publications and downloadable variant specifications directly from the product page.
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Evaluate terahertz-based multi-layer coating thickness measurement for your automotive paint-shop application.
