In partnership with Sun Chemical, X-Rite conducted a study to determine whether digital data can help beverage can manufacturers execute consistent color communication, accurate production, faster design, and more efficient print times.
Beverage Can Gauge R&R Study
For this study, operators from a beverage can production crew with varying experience were chosen to measure cans using the X-Rite Ci64 spectrophotometer and a sample holding fixture to measure printed metal beverage cans in the round. They measured two cans every 30 minutes from the start of a production run for the duration of one 8-hour shift.Download the whitepaper to Learn:
- The hardware and software used for the study
- The study setup, methodology, and methods
- The results, including:
- Repeatability between different instruments
- Repeatability after repositioning the can
- Repeatability between operators
- Delta E pass/fail results at DE2000=3.5 and DE2000=2.5
- Probability of gauge-related variation
- Probability of misclassification due to color
To learn the results of this study, fill out the form to download your copy.
