In partnership with Sun Chemical, X-Rite conducted a study to determine whether digital data can help beverage can manufacturers execute consistent color communication, accurate production, faster design, and more efficient print times.

Beverage Can Gauge R&R Study

For this study, operators from a beverage can production crew with varying experience were chosen to measure cans using the X-Rite Ci64 spectrophotometer and a sample holding fixture to measure printed metal beverage cans in the round. They measured two cans every 30 minutes from the start of a production run for the duration of one 8-hour shift.

Download the whitepaper to Learn:

  • The hardware and software used for the study
  • The study setup, methodology, and methods
  • The results, including:
    • Repeatability between different instruments
    • Repeatability after repositioning the can
    • Repeatability between operators
    • Delta E pass/fail results at DE2000=3.5 and DE2000=2.5
    • Probability of gauge-related variation
    • Probability of misclassification due to color

To learn the results of this study, fill out the form to download your copy. 


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