| abstract |
A part may be manufactured in a desired color from virgin or recycled polymeric material by selection of a color formulation to be used in a first location 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ; relaying color information to a centralized match prediction system 16 as regards the desired color and other information concerning a polymeric material which is to be made in the desired color. The system 16 includes a database and associated software and is able to take the color information and predict how to reproduce the colors using an associated color dispense system. A device 30 controls dispense stations 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 which may be conveniently situated at customer sites or the like. The dispense stations dispense colors for use. |