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12 . CARES TO RAISE AN ACCURACY OF THE MEASUREMENT
① Zero plate
For use in the zero adjustment and standard calibration(CAL), prepare the zero plate which is
same kind, thickness and shape as the substrate of an object to be measured.
It will result in an inaccurate measurement to use the zero plate which is different specifications
from an object to be measured.
※ Attached zero plate (For electromagnetic type, SUS 430 Ferritic stainless steel) for test is for
operation test of the Meter. Prepare the substrate of an object to be actually measured.
② Standard thickness plate
Carry out the standard calibration (CAL) with a little thicker standard thickness plate than a film
thickness of an object to be measured.
※ It will cause an erroneous measurement to use a too thicker or too thinner standard thickness plate
than a film thickness of an object to be measured.
When the standard thickness plate has been damaged or bent, renew with a new plate.
In case the standard thickness plates other than the attached plates are necessary, please contact us.
(15μm th. or more)
③ Characters of a film
The measurement of the film having a magnetic metal substance causes a measurement error.
When extremely a large quantity of carbon is included, it can not be measured occasionally.
With respect to an elastic film, place a standard thickness plate with about 0.5 mm on it and subtract
the thickness of the standard thickness plate from the total thickness, then the measurement error
due to film dent can be prevented.
④ Effect of edge and corner
The edges, corners and their surroundings of an object to be measured are the places where the
condition of a magnetic flux is not uniform.
Generally, measure inside taking 60 mm or more away from the edges.
The same care is needed for a projection, bend, sharp deformed portion and surrounding.
⑤ Effect of surface roughness
The surface roughness of both substrate and film of an object to be measured affects the measurement
results. Take several spots to measure and calculate the mean value.
⑥ Effect of rolling
In some cases, rolling strains exist in a substrate and it causes an incorrect measurement
depending on the spots to be measured. Then take several spots to measure and calculate the mean value.
⑦ Effect of the temperature
The range of the operating temperature is within 0 to 40 ℃.
Especially, when the temperature of the probe much differs from the Meter, it causes an erroneous
measurement.
⑧ Effect of residual magnetism and stray magnetic field
Residual magnetism in a substrate produced by an electromagnet type conveyer or a strong magnetic
field created by an arc welding may cause an incorrect measurement.
Ver.6 April 2007