Application Spotlight: Density Control for Automotive Headlamp Coatings

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Optimizing Automotive Coating Density with AW-Lake

Application Spotlight: Density Control for Automotive Headlamp Coatings 1A Tier-1 automotive supplier recently faced a challenge in their headlamp lens hard-coating process: how to effectively recycle overspray without sacrificing quality. To blend reclaimed polymer with virgin material successfully, they needed to maintain a precise density ratio—a task traditional volumetric sensors couldn’t handle due to viscosity changes1111. By implementing the AW-Lake TRICOR TCM-28K Coriolis Mass Flow Meter, the supplier achieved real-time density resolution down to $0.001~g/cc$, enabling an automated feedback loop that minimized waste and ensured consistent optical clarity across every lens.

Why Choose Cross Company for Your AW-Lake Solutions?
Cross Company is your ideal partner for integrating AW-Lake’s precision instrumentation. We go beyond simple distribution to provide the technical expertise and integration support necessary for complex automation challenges like this one. Whether you need to improve blend ratios or enhance material efficiency, Cross Company and AW-Lake deliver the reliability and accuracy your manufacturing process demands to stay competitive.

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