The measuring cup, an ally in the manual measurement of viscosity
A detailed comparison between advantages and disadvantages of the use of a simple yet essential instrument for the measurement of viscosity in the world of printing.
The most widespread and commonly accepted unit of measurement of viscosity is the measuring cup (Ford-4, Din-4, Zahn-2, etc).
Some say that up to this day printers have mistakenly used the measuring cup to measure the viscosity of inks, glues and varnishes.
The measuring cup may not be the ideal instrument for the whole range of viscosity measurements, but nevertheless, if used correctly in the measuring frame for which it was designed, the measuring cup is a very precise instrument.
Some say that up to this day printers have mistakenly used the measuring cup to measure the viscosity of inks, glues and varnishes.
The measuring cup may not be the ideal instrument for the whole range of viscosity measurements, but nevertheless, if used correctly in the measuring frame for which it was designed, the measuring cup is a very precise instrument.
