Needle Taper Visualizer Documentation

Overview

The Needle Taper Visualizer is a professional calibration tool designed to help artists understand the relationship between needle geometry and dermal trauma. By visualizing how different conical grinds interact with the epidermis and dermis, artists can make informed decisions on tool selection for specific techniques.

Key Features

• Conical Geometry Engine - Interactive SVG visualization of Short (1.5mm) to Extra Long (8.0mm) tapers with dynamic scaling based on needle gauge
• Trauma & Saturation Analysis - Real-time estimation of surface area displacement and tissue resistance
• Layered Anatomy View - Cross-section visualization of the Epidermis and Dermis layers
• Pigment Delivery Analysis - Analysis of ink flow efficiency based on taper surface area

How to Use

1. Select Needle Gauge

Choose from standard gauge sizes (#08, #10, #12) to see how the taper geometry changes.

2. Choose Taper Length

Select from Short (1.5mm), Medium (2.5mm), Long (6.0mm), or Extra Long (8.0mm) tapers.

3. Adjust Penetration Depth

Set the simulated penetration depth to match your actual procedural conditions.

4. Review Analysis

View the trauma rating, saturation levels, and best use recommendations for your selected configuration.

Taper Profiles

Profile	Length	Trauma	Saturation	Best Use
Short (ST)	1.5mm	High	Maximum	Solid Color
Medium (MT)	2.5mm	Medium	High	General
Long (LT)	6.0mm	Low	Controlled	Fine Line
Extra (ELT)	8.0mm	Minimal	Precise	Hyper-Realism

Technical Details

The tool simulates conical geometry using the standard conical grind formula:

taperAngle = atan((gauge / 2) / taperLength)

impactArea = π * (gauge / 2)^2 / cos(taperAngle)

traumaLevel = f(impactArea, depth)

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