November 4, 2021
How do X-ray diffractometers work?
An X-ray diffractometer, or XRD machine, is a device for analyzing and measuring the structure of materials.
November 18, 2020
Application Note: X-Ray Diffraction for Weld Assessment
In this application X-ray diffraction was used to measure line profiles of surface residual stress across sample weld zones on aerospace materials.
November 18, 2020
Application Note: A Correlation Between Barkhausen Noise and X-Ray Diffraction
In this application residual stresses on ground camshaft lobes were measured with Barkhausen noise and X-ray diffraction methods.
October 16, 2020
Application Note: XRD on Cranks for Grinding Stress
In this application, the grinding of a crankshaft journal was checked for unfavorable stresses due to overheating during grinding, also known as grinding burn.
February 6, 2019
Barkhausen Noise as an Alternative to Nital Etch for the Detection of Grind Temper on Gears
MBN is quantitative, repeatable, non-destructive, and it is easily automated, thus removing operator influence as a variable.
February 13, 2018
Stresstech Bulletin 11: Need for Residual Stress Measurements
Residual stress measurement is one essential way to find out if the component can withstand the demanding load and stress conditions in its service life.