DOI glossmeter Rhopoint TAMS 3

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Overview
Rhopoint TAMS 3 is a portable hand-held Total Appearance Measurement System combining high-resolution surface topography with perception-based metrics to quantify painted and coated surface appearance. It provides image and 2D/3D height-map analysis to assess orange peel, waviness, texture bands and localized defects.

Key selling points

• New perception-based metrics for paint appearance evaluation (Q, H, C, S, D, W)
• Suitable across process stages: raw materials, e-coat, primer, topcoat, clearcoat
• Characterizes orange peel, waviness, roughness and common localized defects

What it measures

• High-resolution topography: 2D and 3D height maps
• Perception parameters: Quality (Q), Harmony (H), Contrast (C), Sharpness (S), Dimension (D), Waviness (W)
• Traditional appearance values: 20° gloss, Distinctness of Image (DOI)
• Texture/roughness metrics compatible with optical profilometry and ISO 25178 descriptors (e.g. Sa, Ra) plus Rhopoint LW/SW texture bands
• Defect detection and quantification: craters, fish-eyes, pinholes, inclusions and other local features

Usage and deployment
Hand-held instrument for rapid spot checks on the production line and in the laboratory. Enables correlation of early-stage roughness/waviness with final perceived appearance to reduce rework and support process control.

Software and data
Rhopoint Appearance Elements software provides maps-first analysis, batch processing, job/batch organisation, basic statistics, region comparison, line profiles and traceable reporting. Each reading stores full 2D/3D surface data alongside computed appearance metrics.

Maps & visualization
Topographic, colour-coded and optical profilometric visualizations display orange peel, waviness, texture bands and local defects with sub-micron vertical sensitivity to link measured values to visible appearance.

RoboTAMS (related system)
RoboTAMS is the robot-mounted automated version of TAMS for non-contact measurements on production lines, enabling higher throughput, automated sampling and factory integration.

Downloads (documents referenced on the product page)

• Rhopoint TAMS 3 Total Appearance Measurement System Datasheet (English)
• Rhopoint TAMS 3 Operating Instructions / Instruction Manual (English)
• Application notes and publications on image-based gloss and instrument development

Applications / Industries

• Automotive exterior and interior appearance control
• Transport component quality inspection
• Paint and coatings manufacturers (raw materials, e-coat, primer, topcoat, clearcoat)
• Furniture, metal finishing, plastics, consumer electronics and other industries requiring controlled surface appearance

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Brand: Rhopoint Instruments
• Commercial name: Rhopoint TAMS 3
• Model / SKU: A7100-003 (retailer item id)
• Instrument type: Portable hand-held total appearance measurement system (topography + perception metrics)
• Measured outputs: Q, H, C, S, D, W, 20° gloss, DOI, LW/SW texture bands, ISO 25178 roughness values (e.g. Sa / Ra)
• Data products: 2D & 3D height maps, colour-coded maps, line profiles, statistical batch/job reports
• Software: Rhopoint Appearance Elements (maps-first analysis, batch processing, reporting)
• Modes: High gloss mode (painted surfaces) and low gloss mode (primers / substrates)
• Deployment: Hand-held for spot checks; RoboTAMS available for automated robot-mounted line measurement
• Availability: In stock
• Price indication on page: £0 (displayed price placeholder)