Análise da padronização dimensional de revestimentos cerâmicos produzidos em Alagoas, com base na coordenação modular

Abstract

This work presents a qualitative analysis about the aspects that influence the dimensions of ceramics tiles produced in Alagoas. At the end, suggestions of modifications are presented, about the process and products of the largest factory in Alagoas, so that a modular coordination can be implemented. As a result of the analysis of the standards, aspects were identified that need revision and modifications in these national documents, which dictate important dimensional characteristics for these componentes. The work is divided into two parts. Initially, three analyzes were carried out with different approaches: in modular coordination; in the ceramic tile production system in Brazil; in the current standards of coatings. In each of these three approaches, the influences exerted on the size of the product are identified. After identifying the dimensional influences, and based on this information, the study turns to the Alagoas factory, which is identified in this work as "Factory X". The second part of the study consists of the characterization of the production system and the coatings developed by it, through information disclosed by the company itself, on digital platforms, online public documents and dimensional evaluation of the products both on the company's website and in the catalog and finally in a physical store - being the only resource where it was possible to verify that, in fact, the dimensional characteristics of the products of “Factory X” are not compatible with the modular coordination. At the end, a series of suggestions is presented, which may help, if there is interest from the industry, to the implementation of modular coordination standards in this segment. The suggestions are mainly based on national standards that are antiquated and present confusing information on dimensional tolerance for modular coatings.