Xstress Options

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• 2D detector support
• Rotation support
• Retained austenite module
• FWHM mapping module

Automated retained austenite measurement option with 2D detectors and automated detector movements takes XRD retained austenite measurements to the next level. Measurement time is less than five minutes for a material with 2% retained austenite content. Operation, movement visualizations, and analysis are done in Xstress Studio software.

Xstress RA kit for Xstress DR45

• Motorized detector arc
• Vanadium filters for the detectors
• Xstress Studio option

Retained austenite kit for Xstress DR45 with 1D short detectors

• Xstress Studio option: Retained austenite module
• Retained austenite arc
• Vanadium (V) filter for 1D short detector

Retained austenite kit for Xstress DR45 with 1D long detectors

• Xstress Studio option: Retained austenite module
• Retained austenite arc
• Vanadium (V) filter for 1D long detector

Longer detectors for wider diffraction angle detection. Suitable for e.g. hard materials when diffractor peak requires wider detection angle. Available only with 1D option.

1D long detector set for Xstress DR45

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

Detector arc for 2D detectors, short version

• 2θ-range of the detectors:
  • Recommended to use only at the 156.4° position
  • Indexed position at 156.4°

Detector arc for 1D detectors, short version

• 2θ-range of the detectors:
  • Adjustable within 140–165°

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

• Vanadium (V) filter for 2D detector
• 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
• Nickel (Ni) filter for 1D long detector
• Chromium (Cr) filter for 1D long detector
• Iron (Fe) filter 1D for 1D long detector

If you cannot find the filter you need in the list, please contact us to check availability.

X-ray tube target is selected based on the measured material lattice structure. High 2θ (theta) angle (above 145 degrees is preferred).

X-ray tubes:

• Copper (Cu), 5 m cable, TF 4-pin
• Manganese (Mn), 5 m cable, TF 4-pin
• Titanium (Ti), 5 m cables, TF 4-pin
• Molybdenum (Mo), 5 m cables, TF 4-pin
• Iron (Fe), 5 m cable, TF 4-pin
• Nickel (Ni), 5 m cables, TF 4-pin
• Vanadium (V), 5 m cables, TF 4-pin
• Cobalt (Co), 5 m cables, TF 4-pin

Different sized collimators are available for optimizing the irradiated measurement spot on the sample surface. The smaller the collimator, the lower the X-ray flux. Large collimators can be used to overcome large grain size problems.

• Collimator 0.3 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
• Collimator 5.0 mm, L17.5 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

Special collimators available, please contact sales.

Xstress MU alarm light unit

• Optional alarm light unit for portable use.

Extended leg screws

• 600 mm leg, 3 pcs needed.

Xstress adapter, Xstress MU to older Xstress safety enclosure

• Adapter cable set for using Xstress DR45 with older Xstress safety enclosures.

Xstress adapter, X-ray tube, TF 4-pin in-line connector

• Adapter cable for using the Xstress G2/G2R/G3/Robot X-ray tubes with Xstress DR45.

Tube arm extension 92 mm (Xstress DR45 S)

• Only available for Xstress DR45 S, not possible to use with rotation tripod.

Tube arm extension 135 mm (Xstress DR45 S)

• Only available for Xstress DR45 S, not possible to use with rotation tripod.

Powder samples are zero stress and are used to set the correct 2θ (theta) scale along with the correct measurement distance.

NOTE: The powder sample material does not need to be exactly the same as the measured sample material. The peak position of the diffracted X-rays from the powder sample should be within 5 degrees from the diffraction peak position of the measured material.

Powder samples:

• Ferritic iron
• Austenitic iron
• Aluminium
• Copper
• Titanium
• Nickel
• Tungsten
• Tungsten Carbide
• Cobalt
• Manganese
• Inconel 718
• Aluminum oxide (Al2O3)
• Chromium

If you cannot find the powder sample you need in the list, please contact us to check availability.

Residual stress reference sample

• High stress steel sample. If you cannot find the sample material you need in the list, please contact us to check availability. Nominal stress value approximately -600 MPa.

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 is used to verify and align Xstress DR45 and Xstress Robot. The camera is supported in Xstress Studio 1.4.0 or newer. Xstress Studio has built-in routines to verify and measure the beam drifts in tilting, rotation and in Z-direction. Based on these results, the diffractometer can be adjusted accordingly.

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

Xstress Cabinet complements the Xstress DR45 diffractometer family. The measuring area is surrounded from all sides with a safety enclosure. Xstress Cabinet is IEC 61010 standard compliant and safe for laboratory use. The doors are equipped with safety interlocks that prevent exposure to X-rays when the doors are open.

For more information, see Xstress Cabinet.

Xstress Profile complements the Xstress DR45 diffractometer. It enables residual stress and retained austenite depth profiling in one system with software-controlled movements.

See Xstress Profile for details.

Xstress Walls complements the Xstress DR45 diffractometers and the Xstress Robot, enabling safe and efficient measurements of large samples.

For more information, see Xstress Walls.

MC1100 is a motion control unit that is used to control the movement of auxiliary axes. It can drive four brushed DC servomotors synchronously with high accuracy through the ethernet port.

Motor connections depend on the application where MC1100 is used.

• LEDs
  • Motor power: Indicates the power status of MC1100
  • Power: Indicates if MC1100 is feeding power to the motors
  • Ethernet: Indicates the ethernet communication status
• Connectors
  • Safety connector
  • Power connector
  • Motor connectors
  • Analog input/output
  • Digital input/output
  • Ethernet connector
  • USB connector (not in use)

Please note that when you use Xstress DR45 with Xstress Column, Xstress Linear (included in Xstress Profile) or Xstress XY, you need MC1100. One MC1100 can be used with up to 4 axis.

Motorized vertical Xstress Column enables easy positioning of diffractometer when measuring samples of different shapes and sizes. The vertical movements on the Xstress Column are operated in Xstress Studio software. Xstress Studio provides visualization for the vertical movements.

• Motorized up and down movement operated in Xstress Studio
• Manual tilt ±30°with a swivel

Please note that when you use Xstress DR45 with Xstress Column, Xstress Linear (included in Xstress Profile) or Xstress XY, you need MC1100. One MC1100 can be used with up to 4 axis.

A fume extractor removes fumes caused by electropolishing.

Please contact sales for details.

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

Xstress XY

The Xstress XY table with optimized footprint. Travel is 200 mm in the X and Y directions with accuracy of ±0.015 mm. X-Y movements are operated in Xstress Studio software. Xstress Studio provides also visualization for the movements.

• XY table with breadboard with M4 and M6 mounting holes
• Cables between MC1100 and XY table
• Max. part weight 9 kg
• Maximum part dimensions depend on the sample shape and other options. Contact sales for details.

Please note that when you use Xstress DR45 with Xstress Column, Xstress Linear (included in Xstress Profile) or Xstress XY, you need MC1100. One MC1100 can be used with up to 4 axis.

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.

• Rotary unit
• Power supply
• Cables

Matrix X-Support XS Kit

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

Precision machine vice Vertex VUA-3

• 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

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

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

Electrolytic Polisher MoviPol-5

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

Electrolyte mixtures for electropolishing

• StruersA2-I / A2-II (contains perchloric acid)
• Non-acid electrolyte for depth profiling (recommended by Stresstech)

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

• Screw knob for tightening 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 a base where it is used
• The recommended choice of the Depth measuring stand models to be used with Xstress Profile

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
  • customized products
    • manual systems
    • semi-automated systems
    • 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