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The effectiveness of the heated flash oven is a key process in most waterborne basecoat environments. If there is too much variation in the process stage, the quality of the surface finish can be dramatically affected. A new method was developed to set and maintain the process. The solution is comprised of infrared linescanners and a custom developed software package that performs math-based analysis. The data from the solution was validated and successful optimization of the heated flash oven was completed.

The use of automotive waterborne paint is an industry trend aimed at minimizing environmental impact through reduced VOC's, while providing increased paint appearance and quality. These benefits are greatly increased when the paint is applied electrostatically. This paper will provide an explanation of an electrostatic waterborne base coat application system, a review of its components, and the integration with an electric robot. The system performance is then discussed citing actual production experience including data relative to paint savings, quality improvements, and reliability.