The ProductVision PVPaint Module was designed to speed development of new and modified paint formulations.  This module was designed specifically for use in the Paint & Coatings Industry based upon over 20 years of experience at several global coatings companies.  The tools in this module allow the formulator to rapidly prototype new products which meet required specifications such as volume solids, specific gravity, pigment volume concentration, volatile organic compound content, and cost.

Tightly Integrated with Other ProductVision Formulation Tools

The PVPaint Module is accessed from a button on the formula toolbar.  This button accesses the PVPaint Screen.

The PVPaint Module displays detailed information about the paint formulation, including composition and property information.  This screen has several unique features:

·       The toolbar has dedicated buttons for setting the formula volume solids, specific gravity, pigment volume concentration, volatile organic content, and special buttons for two-part formula stoichiometry and mix ratio.

·       For other calculations, a general “What If” button exists (WI) to allow you to set any other displayed property.

·       The “View” drop-down allows you to vary how information is displayed and edited.

·       The formula composition is displayed in the top list view.  This information contained in this list view changes depending upon the view chosen on the “View” drop-down.

·       The property list view displays properties which have been marked to display on the PVPaint screen

·       The mix ratio list view displays mix ratio information for multi-part formulas.

·       PVPaint automatically expands multi-part products and shows each part's components separately to allow manipulation of each part individually.  Property calculations are performed on a mixed basis at the entered mix ratio.  (See the example above of a two-part product.)

The "View" drop-down allows you to view and modify particular components of the formula.  The program has views for:

·      Weight %

·      Volume %

·     Absolute Weight

·      Absolute Volume

·     Dry Film % by Volume

·      Dry Film Pigment % by Volume

·      Dry Film Binder % by Volume

·      Volatiles % by Volume

Each view only displays components which contribute to the chosen property.  For example, the "Dry Film Pigment % by Volume" view only shows pigmented materials, allowing you to vary the level and composition of the pigments independently of the other components in the formula.

                 Dry Film Pigment % by Volume View                                              Volatiles % by Volume View

Dedicated Property Buttons Simplify Program Operation

The PVPaint Module was designed to be both powerful and easy to use and learn.  Key paint formula properties may be set simply by clicking on the applicable button.

These buttons are programmed specifically for paint calculations.  For example, the  PVC (Pigment Volume Concentration) button allows you to enter a target for the formula pigment volume concentration (%) and float pigments in the formula to achieve the desired result.   If the entered PVC target is reached, then a second calculation is performed to reset the volume % solids back to the starting value by floating free solvents in the formula.  The second calculation is necessary to adjust for solvent that might exist in pigment dispersions or resin solutions.

View Material Screen Lets You View Raw Material Components

The View Material option displays resource component information along with the percent contribution of each component to the property displayed on the current view.   For example, the View Material option displays:

for resource 610183, which is a resin solution containing 35% (by weight) solvent and 65% hard resin (630394)

Supports Multi-Part Products

PVPaint has features which greatly simplify working with multi-part products, such as epoxies and urethanes.  The Stoichiometry (STH) button allows you to vary reactive components in the formula to reach a desired stoichiometric ratio.  The Formula Ratio (FR) button is used to set the mix ratio of the parts, either by floating all components or by selecting individual raw materials in a part.