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StressX
Robotic Residual Stress X-Ray Diffractometer
StressX is a X-Ray Diffractometer dedicated to the Residual Stress Analysis, providing a non-destructuve test of the samples. The head of the diffratometer is mounted on an anthropomorphic 6 axis robot that allows to analyze samples of any dimensions and shapes.
StressX could be mounted either in a closed cabin, suitable for laboratory analysis or on a four wheel trolley for on site analysis.
Residual Stress could be induced by machining, grinding, rolling, deep drawing, welding, thermal hardening and shot peening; its quantification allows to prevent fatigue damage and to control material’s durability and safety.
Residual Stress could be induced by machining, grinding, rolling, deep drawing, welding, thermal hardening and shot peening; its quantification allows to prevent fatigue damage and to control material’s durability and safety.
StressX provides a flexible solution to residual stress determination on samples of any dimensions by the original synergy between compact X ray diffractometer and 6-axis robot.
6-axis robots are available with positioning accuracy and repeatability as low as 20 μm and positioning range as high as 895 mm radius from robot center.
Measuring target is defined by a combination of a Video camera for X-Y pointing and a laser for Z positioning.
Laser accuracy can be less than 10 μm and measuring range can be as high as 300 mm from the goniometer center.
Thanks to the 6 degree of freedom the measuring positions and angular ranges are only limited by robot size.
- Detection of Residual Stress on sprocket wheels
- Detection of Residual Stress on car motor parts (cam axles, connecting rods, engine shafts, equalisers, …)
- Detection of Residual Stress induced by deep drawing (household appliances, structural parts, …)
- Detection of existing Operational Stress on gas conducts
- Detection of Operational Stress on large tensioned structures
- Measurement of efficiency of Shot-Peening and rolling of components subjected to Stress
- Definition of the quantity of Retained Austenite on bearings and parts of diesel motor injectors
- Detection of Residual Stress in castings (cast iron parts of tool machines and aluminium components)
- Detection of Stress induced by welding (laser and electron)
- Search for a correlation between residual stress and stress resistance of aluminium alloy car rims
- Optimisation of working parameters for swarf removal to improve the stress resistance of mechanical components
- Detection of Residual Stress on helicoidal and leaf springs
- Search for critical zones after applying work loads (arms and aeronautics)
X-Ray Generator
- Maximum Output Power: 300 W
- Max Output Voltage: 30 kV
- Max Output Current: 10 mA
- Ultra-compact design, universal input and power factor corrected
- Stability < 25 ppm/hr after 2 hours warm up.
X-Ray Tube
- High brilliance Metal/Ceramic X-ray tube
Cr anode provided as standard
Cu, Co, Fe, V, Ti and Mn available as options
Robot
- 6-axis anthropomorphic robot
- Accuracy and a repeatability in positioning better than 10 microns
Robotic Goniometer
- Programmable max. -45° / + 45° Psi scan with oscillation from 1° to 10°
- Selectable radius: 120, 140, 160 mm
2Theta range: from 125° to 164°
Detector
- Fast Detector (DECTRIS Mythen Multi Strip Detector)
Optics
- Standard monocapillary diameter collimators: 0.5, 1 and 2 mm.
- 120 microns focus polycapillary collimator
Laser
- Laser accuracy: better than 2 microns with a measuring range of 150 +/- 40 mm
- Alignment procedure distance: 70 mm (X-ray collimator/sample)
Cooling
- Self-contained re-circulating water-cooling with heat exchanger
- No external water supply needed
Dimensions
- Trolley: 1.150 x 1.530 x 1.800 mm 250 kg
- Cabin: 1.200 x 1.200 x 2.000 mm 350 kg
Software Informations
GNR proprietary software X-Sense® for StressX supports several tasks of analysis, from Data Acquisition, having the full control of all the process and hardware settings (generator and tube, detector, measurements set up) to Data Analysis, calculating the residual stress or retained austenite values.
An extremely easy to use software for Uni-axial, Bi-axial and Tri-axial residual stress analysis has been developed in compliance with ASTM E915 practice and UNI EN 15305.
Quality control
in metal analysis using OES/RDE
Material properties
control using XRD/TXRF
100%
Made in Italy
F.A.Q.
Even the most reliable equipment from ELVATECH may require service or repair. However, you need not worry as ELVATECH CANADA LTD. offers warranty and post-warranty service for spectrometers and analyzers at our company’s service center in Edmonton as well as at our authorized service center.
At Elvatech, our service concept is not centered around generating income but rather is a loyalty program for our customers. We offer fast, efficient, and non-profit maintenance and repair for our spectrometers. This approach significantly reduces the cost of using our spectrometers and analyzers and provides maximum convenience for our customers.
ELVATECH CANADA sells, rents, repairs, and provides service for XRF spectrometers and analyzers to customers all across Canada. Delivery is carried out by courier services directly from our head office in Edmonton based on CPT, Incoterms 2020.
Delivery time can vary from 1 to 12 weeks depending on the type of spectrometer, installed modes and calibrations, as well as availability of instruments in our stock.
Equipment is usually shipped after 100% payment is received to our bank account. Individual payment terms are provided for regular partners and dealers.