9-4.
EVALUATION AND INTERPRETATION
a. Count the number of step differences.
(1)
Between the master film and the test films.
(2)
For example:
(a) On the master film, step 7 has a density of 1.0. Test film number
two, step three has a density of .97.
(b) The difference of steps would be the master film, step 7 minus the
test film number 2, step 3 = 4 minus the step difference.
b. Divide this number:
(1)
Into 0.3 (the factor required to double-film density).
(2)
For example: 0.3/4 = .075 (the log exposure change between each
step).
NOTE:
It would normally require a step difference of 2 to equal a 15 percent change.
c. Make a change of screens if more than 2 step differences exist between the
master and the test film.
9-5.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Perform the film-screen combination test on a quarterly basis and upon
acquisition of new screens.
9-6.
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
a. Check film-screen combination within a five-speed group, which does not
meet the above criteria.
b. Determine the cause.
c. For example:
(1)
Misidentification of the cassette, that is, the type of screens it contains.
(2) Screens with the same speed that were made by different
manufacturers.
(3)
Poor screen contact.
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