We will use generic pattern settings as an example to explain how the math adds up. The numbers below show the forward and reverse loads in a hypothetical pattern. From this you can see the boards covered by each load and how many times each different load is being applied.
PATTERN STRUCTURE
(Forward Loads)
2 - 2 x 1
10 - 10 x 3
13 - 13 x 3
(Reverse Loads)
14 - 14 x 2
13 - 13 x 4
12 - 12 x 4
11 - 11 x 2
2 - 2 x 1
After converting all the loads, the numbers become very simple.
When all these loads are multiplied and added together, the result is the total number of boards that are covered by a stream of oil.
TOTAL PATTERN BOARDS
37 x 1 = 37
21 x 3 = 63
15 x 3 = 45
13 x 2 = 26
15 x 4 = 60
17 x 4 = 68
19 x 2 = 38
37 x 1 = 37
Total Boards 374
In our example, there are 145 boards covered during forward travel and 229 boards covered during the reverse travel. This total number (374) can be multiplied by the pump setting (50 µl) to determine the exact amount of conditioner being used when conditioning with this pattern.
374 Boards
x 50 microliters
18,700 microliters
The total amount is 18,700 microliters. To convert this to milliliters, the number has to be divided by 1,000.
18,700/1,000 = 18.7 milliliters
The special thing about Sanction Technology is that the pattern’s total volume amount can be confirmed by performing a pattern volume test. This step is the most important element in the Process Verification Procedure (otherwise revered to as PVP) and should be performed whenever conditioning lanes for competition. Running the test 3 or 4 times should be enough to convince anybody of the machine's accuracy and repeatability.
