iXRD® mini

Making Residual Stress Measurements Affordable

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The portable iXRD Mini is the latest addition to our residual stress x-ray diffraction (XRD) family, providing an affordable and convenient option for residual stress measurements. The system's built-in mapping stage allows for advanced residual stress experiments without occupying the space of a traditional laboratory diffractometer.

iXRD Mini
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  • Head Dimensions: (LxWxH): 260 x 160 x 155 mm
configurations
Specifications

The iXRD Mini is available with a variety of enclosures or radiation shields to ensure full radiation safety to the operator during use.

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ixrd mini with radiation shield

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pendant for manual goniometer movement

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STATE-OF-THE-ART PHOTON-COUNTING DETECTORS

  • Goniometer Dimensions (LxWxH): 250 x 175 x 195 mm
  • Goniometer Weight: 2.5 kg
  • Power Unit Dimensions (LxWxH): 250 x 250 x 150 mm
  • Power Unit Weight: 8 kg
  • X-ray Beam Apertures: 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm; 0.5x3, 1x3, 2x5 mm
  • X-ray Tube Power: 40 Watts (20 kV / 2 mA)
  • X-ray Tubes: Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu
  • X-ray Detectors: Dual photon counting
  • Detector Width (2θ): 20º
  • 2θ Range: Residual stress: 123º to 171º; Retained austenite: 70º to 171º
  • Mapping Features: 50-mm linear mapping slide
  • Software: PROTO XRDWIN®
  • Power Requirements: 90-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
  • System Compliance: ANSI N43.2, CE, ASTM E915, ASTM E2860, EN15305, and JSMS-SD-10-05
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LIGHTWEIGHT, PORTABLE, AND FAST

Proto’s iXRD Mini features a compact and portable self-contained control unit. With integrated high-voltage supply, x-ray tube cooling, motor control, and system electronics, this system provides everything you need to run measurements safely and reliably. Additional safety features include external ports for interfacing to an enclosure or barrier and beacon lights indicating when the shutter and x-ray are on.

EASY and CONVENIENT residual stress measurements

The iXRD Mini is the perfect system for basic residual stress measurements. A high-performance goniometer maintains ASTM E915 accuracy in a low-maintenance design. The manual focus pointer enables accurate positioning of the goniometer in complex geometries. The automated focus pointer provides convenient focusing of large residual stress maps. A wide variety of x-ray beam apertures are available, including round 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mm options and rectangular 0.5x3, 1x3, and 2x5 mm options. High stress standards, zero stress powders, and RA standards ensure accurate results. Rapid movement of the z-range is accomplished with easy-adjust locking handles.

goniometer bearing

High-performance goniometer Bearing

aperture kit

X-ray beam aperture kit

Reference Standards

Reference standards

easy-adjust z-range for effortless positioning