Hello, this video was very informative thank you. I'm interested in purchasing one of these meters for use in 3d asset representations of many real world samples. I'm wondering if there is a formula to convert Gloss Units into a 0-1 scale, which is what is commonly used in 3d (like your teapots in the video). It seems like it would not be a linear conversion with the GU scale going up to 2000, but most objects measuring below 100.
If the surface gloss of an aluminum ally casting is between 5 and 15, should I use 85°？For example， when using 60°, you got a series of numbers like, 9, 8, 13, 11, 7. The gloss of powder coating is about 10, but have a tolerance of ±5.
Thank you for your comment. Our suggestion would be to use the same angle consistently so your results are comparable. So if more results are above 10GU, measure using 60°; if more results are below 10GU, measure using 85°. Always make sure you quote what angle you are measuring with in your results. With all of your measurements taken at the same angle, this way you can directly compare your results with each other. However, if you are working to a specific standard or job specification, we suggest you check this thoroughly to see if it states what you should do in this situation. If you have any further questions, you can always contact techsales@elcometer.com or visit www.elcometer.com/contact-us to find your local Elcometer distributor.
Thank you for your comment. These measurements are not comparable, as a glossmeter and retroreflectometer are measuring different factors of appearance in different ways. If you have any further questions, please contact techsales@elcometer.com or visit www.elcometer.com/contact-us to find your local Elcometer distributor
Thank you for your comment. If you visit www.elcometer.com/contact-us you can find your local Elcometer distributor who can help you with your enquiry.
good video: very clear explanations
Ur videos are very useful for a new learner like me. Thanks. Appreciated work
Hello, this video was very informative thank you. I'm interested in purchasing one of these meters for use in 3d asset representations of many real world samples. I'm wondering if there is a formula to convert Gloss Units into a 0-1 scale, which is what is commonly used in 3d (like your teapots in the video). It seems like it would not be a linear conversion with the GU scale going up to 2000, but most objects measuring below 100.
Hello, thank you for the kind words!
We would love to discuss this with you further. Please contact techsales@elcometer.com
I have equipment is a 60 degree only
How to know GU the paint is semi gloss or gloss or satin ? ❤
If the surface gloss of an aluminum ally casting is between 5 and 15, should I use 85°？For example， when using 60°, you got a series of numbers like, 9, 8, 13, 11, 7. The gloss of powder coating is about 10, but have a tolerance of ±5.
Thank you for your comment.
Our suggestion would be to use the same angle consistently so your results are comparable.
So if more results are above 10GU, measure using 60°; if more results are below 10GU, measure using 85°. Always make sure you quote what angle you are measuring with in your results. With all of your measurements taken at the same angle, this way you can directly compare your results with each other.
However, if you are working to a specific standard or job specification, we suggest you check this thoroughly to see if it states what you should do in this situation.
If you have any further questions, you can always contact techsales@elcometer.com or visit www.elcometer.com/contact-us to find your local Elcometer distributor.
How to converse GU to Mcd/m²/lux (like a retroreflectometer)
Thank you for your comment.
These measurements are not comparable, as a glossmeter and retroreflectometer are measuring different factors of appearance in different ways.
If you have any further questions, please contact techsales@elcometer.com or visit www.elcometer.com/contact-us to find your local Elcometer distributor
From where we will get this instrument.
Thank you for your comment.
If you visit www.elcometer.com/contact-us you can find your local Elcometer distributor who can help you with your enquiry.