Xstress Robot

Xstress Robot

• Uses traditional and proven sin²ψ measurement method both in Modified χ and Ω measurement geometries.​
• Flexibility and ease of use with ABB GoFa cobot with high precision Ultra Accuracy robot calibration​
• Mobile robot base with wheels and adjustable legs for steady measurement​
• Robot controller, Xstress MU and safety signal light tower integrated into mobile base​
• Mobile base possible to lift from 4xM12 thread points with crane or from bottom with forklift, pallet jack, stacker etc. ​

2D detector set for Xstress Robot​

2D detectors provide efficiency in XRD analysis. 2D detectors ensure faster and more accurate measurement even with difficult materials.​

• 2D detectors, 2 pieces​
  • Quantum efficiency >90%, at 5 keV
  • 256 × 256 pixels with pixel size 55 µm​
• 2θ-range of the detectors:
  • Adjustable within 127–165°​
  • Indexed positions 135°/140°/145°/150°/156.4°​

Xstress MU (main unit)​

The Xstress main unit provides reliable power and control for the X-ray diffractometer. Freely adjustable X-ray power supply: 5–30 kV/0–10 mA, adjustable within safe operational limits​.

• Self-contained liquid cooling system: Ensures optimal thermal management and continuous operation​
• Comprehensive safety interlocks: All required safety features integrated for complete user protection​
• Touchscreen interface: Provides real-time hardware status monitoring and intuitive control​

X-ray tube Chromium (Cr)​

High voltage interchangeable X-ray tube with water-cooled design ensures optimal temperature stability.

• Easy replacement of X-ray tube (Cr, Cu, Co, Fe, V, Ti, Mn) which enables measuring different materials​
• Max. output 30 kV/9 mA/270 W​

Xstress Studio​

An advanced X-ray diffraction software seamlessly control hardware together with ABB GoFa cobot pendant and achieve accurate stress and diffraction data analysis.

• Measurement control and data analyzing​
• Measurement visualization​
• Follows the standard EN 15305:2008 and ASTM975-22 (retained austenite analysis)

Measuring accessories​

• Different sized collimators for optimizing measurement area and measurement time​
  • 0.5/1/2/3/4 mm spot sizes​
• Set of stress-free powder samples for distance calibration​
  • Fe Ferritic/Fe Austenitic/Al​
• Accessories for system maintenance​

System accessories

• Ethernet cable for connecting Xstress MU to computer​
• Complete tool set for the system adjustment and maintenance​
• X-ray refill bottle designed for easy and safe addition of cooling liquid to the system​

Documentation​

• Comprehensive user documentation designed to support smooth, efficient operation in daily use​

Modular & Future-Ready​

• Xstress Robot is designed with a modular construction, allowing you to add new Xstress family features and upgrades. See the list of additional features in Xstress Options.​

Weight: 300 kg

Xstress Studio

• Hardware operation control: detectors, shutter, safety interlock functions, voltage and current, etc. ​
• Automated calibration with zero stress powder samples to set diffractometer to sample distance​
• Project manager for depth distribution measurement and all kinds of mapping measurements ​
• Library functions for material parameters​
• Theoretical peak position calculator for given material and radiation​
• Modified χ and Ω measurement modes ​
• Peak shift determination with the most known methods such as cross-correlation and peak fit methods ​
• Peak fit with 10 different functions: Gauss, Lorentz, Modified Lorentz, Intermediate Lorentz, Pearson VII, Split Pearson VII, Pseudo-Voigt, Split Pseudo-Voigt, Voigt and Split Voigt​
• Calculation of stress tensor and principal stresses​
• JSON based project file format​
• Conforms to EN 15305:2008 for residual stress analysis with optional retained austenite analysis per ASTM E975-22.

Auxiliary table for Xstress Robot Mobile Base​

• Removable table for small component measurements (max. 50 kg)
• Enables flexible setup directly on the mobile base

Breadboard Table (600 ×600 mm, M6 threads)​

• Provides a standardized interface for fast and easy sample mounting
• Designed for use with the Auxiliary table

Customized sample / part clamping for Auxiliary table

• Tailored clamping solutions for customer-specific parts, such as V-blocks

Customized fixing points for Mobile Robot Base

• Customizable fixing points for application-specific fixtures and larger part holders
• Positioning or docking features ensure accurate placement when moving between measurement stations

For other options, like safety enclosures, see Xstress Options.

X-ray safety – ANSI N43.3-2008

• Compliant with ANSI N43.3-2008 and other industry standards for non-medical X-ray instruments.
• Xstress X-ray diffractometers operate at maximum values of 30 kV voltage, 10 mA current and 300 W power. The operating instructions specify the safety procedures for instrument operation.
• We offer IEC 61010 compliant safety enclosures in accordance with applicable national regulations and customer specific safety requirements.

Robot safety – EN ISO 10218-2

• Compliant with EN ISO 10218-2 robot systems and integration.
• Xstress Robot utilizes a collaborative robot (cobot) designed and integrated in accordance with the requirements of EN ISO 10218-2.
• The operating instructions specify the safety procedures for robot operation.