X-ray Residual Stress Analyzer

On the 11th, Pulsatech Industries announced the development of a compact X-ray device that measures the load applied when bending materials such as iron. The device has been streamlined for portability, making it easy to use in outdoor and factory work environments. It will be marketed to processing companies, such as parts manufacturers, for product quality inspections and regular inspections. The price, including the power supply, is set between 7 to 8 million yen, with a goal of selling 30 units in the first year. The developed device measures the stress, which refers to the load remaining in the metal during processing. Weighing 3.5 kilograms, it measures stress by directing X-rays at the metal and measuring the angle of reflection. Sales will begin on June 1. When bent metal is used for an extended period, the stress balance can be disrupted due to surface wear, leading to cracks and other issues, necessitating stress adjustments or part replacements. Traditionally, measurements were cumbersome as they required large equipment.

[Hamamatsu] Pulsatec Industries will release a compact X-ray measuring device, "μ-X360," on June 1st, which non-destructively measures residual strain on metal surfaces. The combined weight of the main unit and power supply unit is 9.5 kilograms, making it portable. The power consumption is limited to 20 watts. The price starts at 700,000 yen. The company aims to sell 30 units annually to manufacturers of conveying equipment and parts. The measurement time has been reduced from one hour for conventional products to about 90 seconds. X-rays are emitted from a distance of 3 centimeters over a range of 2 millimeters in diameter, and the reflected light is measured to assess the strain. By focusing the inspection function specifically on the strain of metal surfaces, the device achieves miniaturization and cost reduction. Traditional non-destructive testing equipment can measure atomic distances and analyze components in detail, but they are large, not portable, and expensive.