The XRAY-LAB and the Fraunhofer Development Center for X-Ray Technology EZRT present the PolyDR5, an intuitively usable measuring instrument extension that enables measurement time savings of up to 25% with minimal effort.
This enables automation for small to medium sized series at a very reasonable price and with little programming effort.
Get more out of your existing X-ray system!
One of the current trends in X-ray inspection is the automation of CT and 2D x-ray inspection.
The complexity of such automation solutions is usually high and therefore often only possible for large series due to high acquisition costs.
For existing CT and DR systems, the adaptation of such complex, mostly robot-supported placers is only possible to a limited extent.
In addition, automation is hardly feasible for samples that depend on an angular position that can be individually set by the user.
Greater efficiency through better ergonomics
Here the PolyDR m5 offers an effective solution that minimizes the long setup times that are caused by opening the doors and loading and unloading the system when changing samples.
The number of set-up procedures can be minimized many times over, resulting in better ergonomics in the testing laboratory. The PolyDR m5 shows its advantages over the conventional test method, especially in the case of multi position recordings.
Setup time = Dead time
With such multipositional images, the object is usually irradiated at various angles using the axis of rotation of the DR system.
As a result, only one object can be positioned in the system per measurement, since a multiple arrangement leads to a superimposed representation of the individual samples when the object axis is rotated.
The PolyDR m5 has 5 rotary axes which are driven by the individual rotary axis of the DR system, thus enabling the user with a system configuration to individually position up to 5 samples in the beam path.
Establishment
The measuring unit can be used without interfering with the mechanics or the system software of the plant. No integration efforts by the system manufacturer are required.
The measuring unit is simply clamped directly into an existing chuck instead of the sample or fixed on a flat turntable via an adapter device. In addition, the measuring device is secured against rotation by a flexibly lockable measuring stand.
A magnetic or suction cup lock is available for fixing the measuring device extension.
The objects to be tested are fixed in the universally usable sample holders.
We will be pleased to assist you with the design of sample holders with quick release fasteners.
Field of application
The measuring unit can be used without interfering with the mechanics or the system software of the existing x-ray machine. No integration efforts by the system manufacturer are required.
The measuring unit is simply clamped directly into an existing chuck instead of the sample or fixed on a flat turntable via an adapter device. In addition, the measuring device is secured against rotation by a flexibly lockable measuring stand.
A magnetic or suction cup lock is available for fixing the measuring device extension.
The objects to be tested are fixed in the universally usable sample holders.
We will be pleased to assist you with the design of sample holders with quick release fasteners.
Measurement procedure
Depending on the sample size, different numbers of samples can be placed on the unit at the same time. Each sample is then placed individually in the X-ray beam over the right/left axis of the X-ray system and under the desired magnification.
Numerous X-ray systems offer the possibility of a macro sequence control, in which the once set up measuring positions can be approached automatically. This makes it possible to automate the process easily and further relieves the user.
Advantages and benefits
- Measurement time reduction
- Increasing the efficiency of existing systems
- More efficient use of expensive x-ray hardware
- Compatible with commercially available x-ray systems
- Automation possibility also for older x-ray systems
- No intervention in control software and mechanics hardware
- Minimum installation effort
- Suitable for non-destructive testing
- Optimal sample fixation due to extensive fixtures
- Direct use in systems with integrated chuck for sample holding
Optimized to your testing process
Let us optimize your testing process together.
Our experienced team will analyze your testing situation and develop a proposal for process optimization.
We will then be happy to design an individual solution for your application. A tailor-made PolyCT/DR module. Specifications for assembly and space situation within the X-ray system can be taken into account, as well as the number of rotary axes to be used and their distances.
The realization includes an individual adaptation of the specimen holder geometry to your test object and the required test situation.
Whether compact system with smallest sample space or a vertically running beam geometry, you are welcome to challenge us!