{"id":33823,"date":"2025-07-16T15:18:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/?p=33823"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:18:36","slug":"how-to-measure-thickness-under-paint-without-damaging-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/case-study\/how-to-measure-thickness-under-paint-without-damaging-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to measure thickness under paint without damaging it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it important to be able to accurately measure metal thickness under a coating of paint?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In quality control of painted metal components, one of the most common challenges is checking the material thickness <strong>without damaging the surface coating<\/strong>. Measurement errors can lead to <strong>non-conformities, customer complaints, or production waste<\/strong>\u2014resulting in significant costs and potential damage to a company\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>To meet these needs, the SAMA Tools <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/product\/through-coating-ultrasonic-thickness-gauge-saut310d-sw\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/product\/through-coating-ultrasonic-thickness-gauge-saut310d-sw\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">through coating ultrasonic thickness gauge<\/a><\/strong>, is designed to measure through paint and coatings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This device makes it easy to take <strong>accurate, non-destructive measurements<\/strong>\u2014even on painted or treated surfaces\u2014quickly and reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Through Coating Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge - SAUT310D-SW\" width=\"1680\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pkpKFE_WgiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The operating principle is based on <strong>dual-frequency ultrasound<\/strong>, which can pass through the paint and penetrate the underlying metal surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compliant with main industry reference standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need to remove the surface paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High precision, even on thin materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used in production or in a lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Who can use this instrument?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is trusted by professionals in a wide range of industries, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Metalworking<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stainless steel manufacturing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production of equipment for the food and pharmaceutical sectors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automotive and industrial design<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbinox.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>F.B. Inox s.r.l.<\/strong><\/a>, an Italian company that specializes in stainless steel processing for high-quality solutions. They\u2019ve integrated our instrument into their <strong>post-painting quality control process<\/strong>, achieving faster and more reliable measurements.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see who else depends on our measuring instruments and comes to us for regular calibration services?&nbsp; Take a look here:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/the-wall-of-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wall of Love &#8211; Reviews and Testimonials &#8211; Sama Tools<\/a><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Real benefits<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Companies that use this instrument see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inspection times cut by up to 40%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need for destructive testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A more reliable production process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved compliance with customer specifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Want to get better quality control?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Visit the product page to learn more or request information.<br>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/product\/through-coating-ultrasonic-thickness-gauge-saut310d-sw\/\"> <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/product\/through-coating-ultrasonic-thickness-gauge-saut310d-sw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAUT310D-SW &#8211; Through Coating Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is it important to be able to accurately measure metal thickness under a coating of paint? 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