COLOR MATCHER

Domain	Definition
Occupations	Mixes pigments or base colors with paints, enamels, or lacquers to match standard or sample colors, following formulas and standard color samples: Starts agitator in tank filled with basic paint product. Pours pigments or base colors from containers and dumps specified amounts into tank to color basic product. Smears sample of batch on glass or paper, using spatula or brush, and compares sample with standard color, using colorimeter. Repeats operation to attain specified shade. Records ingredients added on batch ticket. Ladles sample into container, writes identifying data on container, and submits sample to laboratory for final color, gloss, weight, and viscosity tests. May add materials to thin batch [THINNER (paint & varnish) 550.585-038]. May remove foreign matter from batch, using centrifuge [CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (paint & varnish) 551.685-034]. May weigh sample and calculate weight per gallon. May determine specific gravity, using hydrometer. May test for viscosity, using viscometer. May be designated according to product colored as Enamel Shader (paint & varnish); Lacquer Shader (paint & varnish); Latex-Paint Shader (paint & varnish); Oil-Paint Shader (paint & varnish). (references)
	Mixes pigments or color concentrate to formulate coloring solutions used in dyeing leather or coated fabrics: Compares sample of desired color with standard color specifications to determine pigments required. Weighs and mixes pigments or concentrate with thinning and drying solutions until mixture matches sample. Dyes piece of leather or coated fabric and compares it with sample to verify color. May examine color of dispersed pigment, using color-checking lamps. May weigh, add, and mix ingredients to correct color discrepancy. Records specifications necessary to produce desired color. (references)
	Verifies color of hosiery dye lots against standard and modifies dyeing process on basis of knowledge of dyes and dyeing time: Passes sample hose from each dye lot through steam to fix color. Compares color with master sample and approves lot if color matches standard. Determines dyeing time and weighs out additional dyes or reducing agents for lots not meeting specifications. May assist DYER, SUPERVISOR (knitting; tex. prod., nec; textile) 582.131-014 to schedule dyeing of assembled dye lots and to verify color of new styles against customer's color swatch. (references)
	Inspects shoes for color uniformity and rectifies defects: Examines outer surface of finished shoes for spots of light or irregular coloring. Mixes coloring solutions until matching color is obtained. Sprays solution on defective area of shoe with spray gun or applies solution by hand, using rag or finger. Polishes repaired area with rag to blend with other shoe surface. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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	-2 letters: homocercal.
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	Words containing the letters "a-c-c-e-h-l-m-o-o-r-r-t"
	+2 letters: chronometrical.
	+4 letters: chronometrically.
	+5 letters: electromyographic.
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