Nordson has created nVision™ Tools, a series of interactive computer modeling tools, to help global coaters in analyzing best available solutions for coating systems for liquid and powder lines.

Each nVision Tool is designed to handle more than 30 separate variables, permutations and calculations across both liquid and powder coating applications for options available to finishers when looking to upgrade or convert to a different finishing method. The computer models can help evaluate many options quickly and thoroughly to make decision based on hard dollars and cents comparisons.

With the nVision Tools, the effect of any variable on the overall profitability can be tested and evaluated. Detailed ‘what-if’ scenarios allow for various input data so users can input what they know in the most convenience format to help them make educated decisions. nVision Tools’ flexibility allows for the use of varying parameters or combinations of parameters to address pressing questions, like: Liquid or powder? Is fast color change the right choice? What are the best liquid coating options? Should we reclaim powder or not?

While new calculators are constantly being developed, nVision Tools currently consists of a wide range of calculators including Booth Sizing, Color Change, Extrusion Production, Gun Mover Speed, Production Estimator, among many others. Models created with nVision Tools are available for calculations in both English and Metric units, as well as for multiple currencies.