Options for G-Series models

XTronic Option: Other language module

Available language modules:

• German
• Chinese
• Czech
• Swedish

XTronic Option: Retained austenite content

Retained austenite kit for Xstress G2/G2R with 1D short detectors

• XTronic option
• Retained austenite detector arc 50 mm G2/G2R
• Vanadium filter short

Retained austenite kit for Xstress G2/G2R with 1D long detectors

• XTronic option
• Retained austenite detector arc 50 mm G2/G2R
• Vanadium filter long

G2R/G2 Retained austenite measurement package with MYTHEN2 detectors

• XTronic option
• Retained austenite detector arc 70 mm G2/G2R
• Vanadium filter MYTHEN2

Retained austenite kit for Xstress G3/Robot with 1D long detectors

• XTronic option
• Retained austenite detector arc 75 mm G3/Robot
• Vanadium filter

G3/Robot Retained austenite measurement package with MYTHEN2 detectors

• XTronic option
• Retained austenite detector arc 75 mm G3/Robot
• Vanadium filter MYTHEN2

Longer detectors for wider diffraction angle detection. Suitable for e.g. hard materials when diffractor peak requires wider detection angle. Long detectors are standard feature with Xstress G3 and Xstress Robot.

1D long detector

• 2 pieces
• Dual position sensitive MOS linear image sensor
• Active area 25.6 ×2.5 mm
• 512 pixels

MYTHEN2 detectors with their high quantum efficiency reduce the needed exposure times.
MYTHEN2 is a single-photon counting strip detector, which processes signals in a readout chip. MYTHEN2 provides high spatial resolution and frame rate, reduced noise and power consumption and fast readout with no dark current in residual stress measurement.

MYTHEN2 detector system G3 & Robot

• Dectris® MYTHEN2 R 1D detector modules, 2 pcs
• Detector controller including a cooling unit
• Dectris® MYTHEN2 Control System DCS4

Detector arc 70 mm

• Requires special extended G2R mechanics. Please contact sales for more information.

Special arcs available, please contact sales for more information.

K-beta filters are used to filter out K-beta radiation of a given X-ray tube. Filters can be attached on the detectors without any tools.

Detector filters Xstress G2, G2R:

• Vanadium (V) filter for 1D short detector
• Chromium (Cr) filter for 1D short detector
• Nickel (Ni) filter for 1D short detector
• Iron (Fe) filter for 1D short detector
• Vanadium (V) filter for 1D long detector
• Chromium (Cr) filter for 1D long detector
• Nickel (Ni) filter for 1D long detector
• Iron (Fe) filter 1D for 1D long detector
• Vanadium (V) filter long MYTHEN2
• Chromium (Cr) filter long MYTHEN2
• Nickel (Ni) filter long MYTHEN2

Detector filters Xstress G3, Robot:

• Vanadium (V) filter for Xstress G3/Robot with 1D long detector
• Chromium (Cr) filter for Xstress G3/Robot with 1D long detector
• Nickel (Ni) filter for Xstress G3/Robot with 1D long detector
• Iron(Fe) filter for Xstress G3/Robot with 1D long detector

There are different kinds of X-ray tubes available for measuring different kinds of materials. X-ray tube target element is selected to achieve the best diffraction conditions.

X-ray tube, Available for Xstress G2, G2R, G3, Robot:

• Chromium (Cr)
• Cobalt (Co)
• Copper (Cu)
• Iron (Fe)
• Manganese (Mn)
• Molybdenum (Mo)
• Nickel (Ni)
• Titanium (Ti)
• Vanadium (V)

X-ray tube, Available for Xstress Robot:

• Chromium (Cr), 8 m cable
• Copper (Cu), 8 m cable
• Manganese (Mn), 8 m cable

Different sized collimators are available for optimizing the irradiated measurement spot on the sample surface.

Available for Xstress G2, G2R, G3, Robot:

• Collimator 0.3 mm, L22.5 mm
• Collimator 0.5 mm, L22.5 mm
• Collimator 0.8 mm, L22.5 mm
• Collimator 1.5 mm, L22.5 mm
• Collimator 2.5 mm, L22.5 mm
• Tube collimator 0.5 mm, L22.5 mm
• Tube collimator 0.8 mm, L22.5 mm
• Tube collimator 1.1 mm, L22.5 mm
• Tube collimator 2.0 mm, L22.5 mm

Available for Xstress G3, Robot, G2R MYTHEN2:

• Collimator 0.8 mm, L42 mm
• Tube collimator 0.5 mm, L42 mm
• Tube collimator 0.8 mm, L42 mm
• Tube collimator 2.0 mm, L42 mm

Extended leg screws, 600 mm

• 600 mm leg, 3 pcs needed.

• Powder sample Fe-ferr
• Powder sample Fe-aust
• Powder sample Al
• Powder sample Cu
• Powder sample Ti
• Powder sample Ni
• Powder sample W
• Powder sample WC
• Powder sample Co
• Powder sample Mg
• Powder sample Inconel 718
• Powder sample Al2O3
• Powder sample Cr

The reference samples are made for checking the operation of Xstress system.

Residual stress reference sample

High stress steel sample. If different sample materials are needed, please contact sales.

Retained austenite reference sample set

Sample set includes three retained austenite reference powder samples with ~2%, ~8% and ~15% retained austenite content, and a sample tray with attachment screw holes.

Xstress Camera

Xstress Camera is used to verify and align Xstress diffractometers. It can also be used to correct Xstress Robot alignment issues or study the shape and size of the collimators.

Xstress Camera is supported in Xstress Studio 1.4.0 or newer and in XTronic 1.16.0 or newer. Xstress Studio has built-in routines to verify and measure the beam drifts in tilting, rotation and in Z-direction. XTronic has a “Tool data alignment“ tool to study the X-ray beam position in real-time. Based on these results, the diffractometer can be adjusted accordingly.

Features:

• Xstress Camera
• USB cable for power and communication
• USB drive with the detector configuration file and Pixet software
• Xstress Camera delivery case

Xstress Table for X-ray

Xstress Table for X-ray complements the Xstress diffractometer. The table makes precise positioning of the samples possible for e.g. depth profile measurements. The measuring area is surrounded from all sides with a safety enclosure.
The main doors can be opened and the right side of the safety enclosure can be lifted up for setting up the measurement. The doors are equipped with safety switches.

Available for Xstress G2, G2R, G3.

Features:

• Table with height adjustment
• Safeguarded area for X-ray measurements
  • Sheet metal walls and top (2 mm)
  • Two doors with leaded plexiglass (12 mm)
  • One sliding door
  • Safety interlocks and main switch
  • Signal light tower
    • High voltage on
    • Measurement on
    • Door is open
  • Cabinet LED lights
  • Electrical sockets
  • Sample rail and carrier
• Shelf for Xstress main unit
• Drawer

Xstress Safety Enclosure

The enclosure provides a closed and protected area for X-ray diffraction measurements with Xstress diffractometer.
The front doors of the safety enclosure can be opened for setting up the measurement. The doors are equipped with safety switches.

Available for Xstress G2, G2R, G3.

Features:

• Safeguarded area for X-ray measurements
• Sheet metal walls and top (2 mm)
• Two doors with leaded plexiglass (12 mm)
• Safety interlocks and main switch
• Signal light tower
• High voltage on
• Measurement on
• Door open
• Cabinet LED lights
• Electrical sockets
• Shelf for Xstress main unit

For parts too large to fit in our standard safety enclosure we offer Xstress Walls. These modular walls offer additional protection from exposure and can be customized to meet a customer’s needs. Xstress Wall is available with side or corner doors.

Xstress Wall 2, 2500 mm × 2500 mm, sliding doors

Features:

• Sheet metal (2 mm)
• 2 Sliding doors
• Signal light tower
• Emergency stop button
• Available for Xstress DR45, G2, G2R, G3, Robot

Xstress Wall 4, 2500 mm × 2500 mm, hinged doors

Features:

• Sheet metal (2 mm)
• 2 hinged doors
• Signal light tower
• Emergency stop button
• Available for Xstress DR45, G2, G2R, G3, Robot

Vertical column

Table for X-ray can be equipped with a vertical column. The Xstress diffractometer is mounted on the column for manual moving in the vertical direction. The carrier for Xstress diffractometer is counterbalanced and can be locked with a locking handle. There is also a locking ring for repositioning the carrier.

• Vertical movements
• Sideways tilting ±45°
• Tilting in depth direction ±45°

Fume exhaust for electropolishing

A fume extractor removes fumes caused by electropolishing.

Available for Xstress Table for X-ray, Safety enclosure, Xstress Wall. Please contact sales for details.

Keyboard and monitor support arm

A keyboard and display mount for the computer display and the keyboard is fixed to the stand frame.

• Height-adjustable arm for an ergonomic fit
• Monitor height adjustment, landscape to portrait rotation and 30°tilt
• Integrated mouse and barcode scanner holder
• Keyboard tray with left/right mouse tray

X-Y system 200 mm stroke (standard)

This is an option for the automated mapping of a surface using the project manager integrated to the XTronic software.

Available for Xstress G2, G2R, G3, Robot.

Features:

• X-Y unit
• LC 100 Logic Controller
• Joystick (remote control)
• Cable set
• Part dimensions:
  • Max. weight: 25 kg / 59.4 lbs

Xstress rotation unit for Xstress G3

Rotation unit can be added to Xstress G3 and Xstress Robot to make measurements automatically in different Phi angles. With help of Rotation unit, the part can be properly aligned and rotated during the measurement. The Rotation unit is operated with the XTronic software.

Features:

• Rotation device
• Cables
• Max part dimensions:
  • Max. weight: 10 kg / 22 lbs

Simple rotary unit for RA measurement

With help of the Simple rotary unit the part can be properly aligned and rotated during the measurement. Simple rotary unit offers continuous rotation allowing for further randomizing of the sampling volume when performing retained austenite measurements.

Available for Xstress G2, G2R, G3, Robot.

Features:

• Rotary unit
• Power supply
• Cables

X-ray elastic constant determination system allows experimental determination of the X-ray elastic constant (XEC) in adherence to ASTM E1426 or EN15305 using a strain gauge or load cell that is automatically controlled by the XTronic software. This method can be used when residual stresses are to be evaluated by X-ray diffraction technique, and the X-ray elastic constant of the material is unknown.

Xstress X-ray elastic constant device (+/-), 3 mm

Features:

• Xstress X-ray elastic constant device
• ECD strain amplifier BC500
• ECD manual control box
• Connecting cables
• Set of strain gauges
• Load cell capacity: 1000 lbf/1360 Nm
• Max part dimensions:
  • Max. depth: 20 mm / 0.79 in
  • Max. width: 105 mm / 4.13 in
  • Max. thickness: 3 mm / 0.12 in

Xstress X-ray elastic constant device (+/-), HD 5 mm

Features:

• Xstress X-ray elastic constant device
• ECD strain amplifier BC500
• ECD manual control box
• Connecting cables
• Set of strain gauges
• Load cell capacity: 1000 lbf/1360 Nm
• Max part dimensions:
  • Max. depth: 20 mm / 0.79 in
  • Max. width: 170 mm / 6.69 in
  • Max. thickness: 5 mm / 0.20 in

Precision machine vice Vertex VUA-3

Features:

• Jaw opening 80 mm
• 360° Horizontal swivel
• 45° Vertical tilting
• Precision ground Material: VISE SK2
• Hardness HRC 52° ±2°
• Weight 12 kg
• Load capacity: 15 kg

*Requires extended legs for X-ray diffractometer.

Tool maker vice Vertex VDV-35

Features:

• Jaw opening: 121 mm
• Squareness and parallelism: ±0.005 mm/100 mm.
• Hardness: HRC 54°±2°
• Weight: 9.2 kg

Matrix X-Support XS Kit

Features:

• The kit includes two sample clamps with 30 mm × 39 mm clamping areas.
• Fast and safe hold for complex samples.

For making depth profiles Xstress systems can be equipped with electropolishing device.

Electrolytic Polisher MoviPol-5

Features:

• Automatic polishing and etching
• Method database
• Electrolyte cartridge system
• Peristaltic pump for work in any position
• Safety features

The Depth measuring stand is used to align and position a dial indicator for measuring the material removal in depth profiling. Three different Depth measuring stand models are available. Below are listed the common features of all the three models:

• Screw knob for tightening the dial indicator in its place
• Screw knob for horizontal adjustment
• Handle for locking the vertical position of the dial indicator
• Handle for locking the vertical position of the support piece
• Dial indicator is not included, see available dial indicator options

Depth measuring stand

Equipped with a plate that has four screw holes for attaching the Depth measuring stand to the base.

Depth measuring stand, movable

Equipped with a base plate that has threaded holes and two adjustable stoppers for positioning the object under the dial indicator.

Depth measuring stand with magnetic mounting

Equipped with magnetic base for attaching the stand securely to the base where it is used.

Dial indicator 12.5 mm with spindle lifting cable

• LCD display
• The dial indicator is equipped with a spindle lifting cable for making measurements without touching the dial indicator

Dial indicator 25 mm with spindle lifting knob

• LCD display
• The dial indicator is equipped with a spindle lifting knob
• For applications where the 12.5 mm stroke is not enough
• No spindle lifting cable is available for this model

Tripod for dial indicator

• Includes 30 mm extension rod for the spindle of the dial indicator

• Cabinet for PC, monitor, keyboard and printer
• PC cabinet with cooling unit 230 V AC
• PC cabinet with cooling unit 115 V AC

• Laptop PC
• Desktop PC and monitor
• Desktop PC
• PC monitor
• PC keyboard and mouse
• Programmable 12 key keyboard keypad
• PC printer

• Commissioning & training, XRD
• Online training

• User manuals in local language for standard products
• User manuals in local language for customized products, manual systems
• User manuals in local language for customized products, semi-automated systems
• User manuals in local language for customized products, Automated/Robotized/Inline system
• Technical documentation in local language

• User manuals in printed form, standard products, one copy
• Document binder of a measurement system in printed form, one copy