Industrial Painter how-to

How to Measure Dry Film Thickness

Thickness proves protection.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Thickness proves protection. In short: let; calibrate; measure, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Let parts cure.

  2. Calibrate the gauge.

  3. Measure several spots.

  4. Average.

  5. Compare to spec.

  6. Record.

Safety reminders for industrial painters

  • Wear respirators
  • Use booths
  • Ground equipment
  • Store solvents safely

Mil · DFT · Powder coating · Cure · Pretreatment · Masking: see the full industrial painter glossary.

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