In this paper, we explore haptic editing as a powerful way to enhance haptic realism. Building upon the framework of a previous implicit-based haptic technique, our haptic decoration technique allows the user to first paint directly on 3D models, and then to sense the thickness variation due to the added paint. Meanwhile, material editing permits the user to edit and feel local material propert...

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the epidemiology and outcome of paint thinner induced burn injuries at a local burn center. A retrospective analysis of 55 patient paint thinner thermal burn cases was conducted. Relevant patients’ data such as age, sex, etiologic factors, burn extent and localization, employed methods of treatment, hospitalization period, and results were evaluated i...

Near-field microwave NDE systems utilizing open-ended rectangular waveguides constitute a competent candidate to detect and evaluate planner rust layers under paint coatings. Basically, the waveguide illuminates the specimen with microwave signals and monitors the reflected waves. Minute variations in the structure reflect in measurable variation in the reflection coefficient at the waveguide a...

The shipping industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which why it important optimize every aspect of the efficiency ocean-going vessels. This includes antifouling paint that ensures hydrodynamic efficiency. Measuring thickness on top all other layers using THz cross-correlation spectroscopy (THz-CCS) underwater could enable vessel operators monitor state ship h...

Combined microscopic X-ray fluorescence/microscopic X-ray diffraction (μ-XRF/μ-XRD) tomography is a recently developed method that allows the visualization of the distribution of chemical elements and the associated crystalline phases inside complex, heterogeneous materials of extended thickness (millimeter range) in a nondestructive fashion. In this paper, the accuracy and resolution with whic...

Abstract—Non contact evaluation of the thickness of paint coatings can be attempted by different destructive and nondestructive methods such as cross-section microscopy, gravimetric mass measurement, magnetic gauges, Eddy current, ultrasound or terahertz. Infrared thermography is a nondestructive and non-invasive method that can be envisaged as a useful tool to measure the surface thickness var...

Roughness, pigment impurities, and neoformed minerals are important factors affecting the reflectance of painted surfaces. However, other that have not yet been studied in detail, such as total thickness paint layer amount binder, should also be considered. In this research, oil painting mock-ups, each made with a different number layers containing single (lead white, orpiment, cinnabar, azurit...

The automation of painting process in shipbuilding is arisen as vital issue because of the insufficiency of painting workers and frequent quality claims. The increase of the painting quality is the main achievement made by the automation of the painting process. In order to maintain the good painting quality, even though the spray depth, angle and velocity are considered principally, measuring ...