Datasheet: SLI-Taper®

SLI-Taper/W32 is a color sequencing program which allows you to use CIELab data (representing rolls of fabric) and then place that data into a sequence (taper) such that color difference between adjacent rolls is minimized. This reduces the possibility of creating shaded products.

A new feature known as Adaptive Clustering™ has been added to the software. Adaptive Clustering™ enables a manufacturer to group pieces into clusters of acceptable color differences according to patterns observed over time. The system can further minimize color variation by sequencing (tapering) within each cluster. The manufacturer can then use this information to aid in finding problems in production and to tailor shipments according to particular customer needs. In addition, the user can adjust several factors that affect the sensitivity of the clustering.

In addition to the Adaptive Clustering feature, a 3-D representation of color space has been added to allow you to plot each sample. This 3-D graph can be rotated in either direction, along any of its three axes, as well as zoomed in or out. In addition, ellipses representing both the standard tolerance and the average tolerance can be displayed, in either solid, transparent, or wire form. The six images on this page show a set of data which has had the Adaptive Clustering applied, resulting in five groups being created. The images also show the 3-D graph rotating 180 degrees around the lightness axis. The average tolerance is shown by the inner semi-transparent ellipsoid and the standard tolerance is shown by the outer wire ellipsoid.