X-Rite Portable Multi-Angle Spectrophotometers

Master Sparkle and Coarseness with MA-T12 and MA-T6

The easy-to-use MA-T family of multi-angle spectrophotometers sets a new industry standard for extreme effect finishes. Featuring an RGB camera and white light illumination (A, C, D50, D65, F2, F7, F11 & F1) and inter-instrument agreement of 0.18 ΔE2000 avg. on BCRA, these devices measure color, sparkle and coarseness with greater repeatability and reproducibility to identify and reduce defects.

The MA-T offers an intuitive and easy to use design. The centrally located aperture and 3 positioning pins ensure stable measurements, while the touch screen navigation and color display offer simple operation. A real-time preview verifies the correct the measurement area.

Included with the MA-T6 and MA-T12, EFX QC is a cloud-based software solution that offers new visual tools, including performance trend charts and stored measurement images, to create a more efficient quality assurance program across the supply chain. Real-time performance monitoring and actionable insights help troubleshoot out-of-tolerance colors.

MA-T12: Uses 12 angles of measurement (6 illumination sources and 2 pick-ups) and color imaging to fully characterize and measure color shifting pigments.

MA-T6: Uses 6 angles of measurement (6 illumination sources and 1 pick-up) and color imaging to visualize, track, and troubleshoot appearance color and coarseness for development and QC.

Gather Actionable Color Data for Special Effect Finishes with MA-5 QC

Built with quality control managers in mind, the cost-effective MA-5 QC is a compact and lightweight spectrophotometer that uses 5 measurement angles to ensure color harmony on metallic colors and effect finishes. The MA-5 QC can identify color defects early in the manufacturing process - on the automotive production floor, in the lab and in the field - to avoid unnecessary rework and speed up time to market.

Featuring strategically placed optics at the tip and position indicator lights, MA-5 QC is 60% faster, 50% lighter, and 40% more compact than any other five-angle device on the market to measure curved surfaces like rear bumpers, door handles, and vehicle mirror bodies. It captures measurements in less than 2.5 seconds and delivers >95% repeatability within 0.16ΔdE when tested on 196 samples that included solid, metallic, and pearlescent effects. It can even be programmed to collect multiple data points quickly for automated jobs.

The intuitive touch screen data display provides green and red pass/fail tolerance lights and a first-to-market on-screen temperature preview to gauge whether sample temperature is affecting color data. When combined with EFX QC software, the MA-5 QC can analyze data with ease.

Learn More About the MA Family

To learn more about measuring special effects with our multi-angle devices, browse the resources, below.

• Master Sparkle and Coarseness (Whitepaper): Learn how to measure color, sparkle, and coarseness to create color harmony across the entire workflow with the MA-T family of multi-angle spectrophotometers.
• Expert Tips to Successfully Control Effect Finishes (On-Demand Webinar): Watch this webinar to learn a better way to control the color and consistency of metallic, pearlescent coatings, and complex finishes.
• The Technology Behind Texture Measurements (Whitepaper): Learn how the MA-T family of multi-angle spectrophotometers enables complete characterization of today’s extreme effect materials.
• Meet the MA-T: The Most Capable Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer (Blog): With the ability to characterize color, sparkle, and coarseness, the MA-T family can help manufacturers control effect finishes.
• MA-5 QC: A Better Way to Control Quality on Special Effect Coatings (Blog): Learn how the MA-5 QC can help manage advances in color technology like metallic, shimmer, and pearlescent effects.
• Measure Metallic and Special Effect Automotive Finishes (Application Brief): Learn how the MA-5 QC multi-angle spectrophotometer and EFX QC software improve color evaluation accuracy and track data for process improvement.
• Is Geometric Metamerism Wrecking Your Color Program? (Blog): Learn more about this optical illusion that can trick your eyes and wreak havoc on your color control program.
• Evaluate Special Effect Automotive Parts 60% Faster (Application Brief): Learn how to validate whether produced automotive parts are within manufacturer specification before shipment.

To request a demo, see additional specifications, or ask questions about which MA device is best for your needs, get in touch to speak with a Color Expert.