TEC 4000 X-Ray
Diffraction System
Flexibility & Speed for Residual Stress & Retained Austenite Analysis
A Reputation for Knowledge and Customer Service
At TEC Materials Testing, we have dedicated ourselves to improving the quality of manufactured products through the application of advanced scientific methods in our products and services.
Since 1982, TEC has designed and manufactured x-ray diffraction (XRD) systems to provide superior testing of metal and ceramic commercial engineering components. One thing our customers know about TEC Materials Testing is that our systems and services have set an industry standard for residual stress and retained austenite measurements.
Our decades of work with manufacturers across a wide range of industries have given us unparalleled knowledge of and experience in stress analysis applications. We understand how important it is that your components are built to endure even the most extreme environments. Our use of the latest technologies and mastery of current analysis techniques make us the natural choice for your materials testing needs.
Technology You Can Rely On
Our products are built for faster, more convenient testing in the field and in the lab. Our x-ray diffraction solutions, which have been in continuous use throughout the world for more than 30 years, are engineered to be compact and portable, delivering results at the speed you need. Serving the automotive, aerospace, power generation, infrastructure, medical components and heavy machinery industries, we provide assistance on site or from our Knoxville, TN-based laboratory, where our A2LA-accredited lab (1033.01) provides mechanical testing that meets the requirements of ISO-IEC 17025:2017. All testing is done in accordance with ASTM and SAE standards.
Our team of engineers and qualified staff, having more than 75 years of combined experience and are eager to meet your measurement needs guaranteeing rapid results. Today we are the knowledge leader and trusted partner to industrial customers providing simple solutions to complex materials testing problems across a variety of industries worldwide.
- Measures residual stress and retained austenite in accordance with ASTM E915 and ASTM E975
- Measures large parts and complex geometries without sectioning
- Meets or exceeds ANSI 43.2 requirements for open beam operation
- 2θ range of 121 – 167˚
- Software controlled with automated distancing
- Multiple peak-fitting routines
- Principal Stress, Triaxial Stress and Depth Profiling software
- SAE HS-784
- SAE SP-453
X-Ray Tube
Pre-aligned
30 KV/6.7mA/200W
Cr Tube is standard
Quick change out
Self-contained water cooling system
Automatic tube recognition
Integrated level for ease of setup
Collimators
Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 mm circular
Optional 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 x 5.0 mm rectangular
Goniometer
Single-, double-, and multiple-exposure techniques
Ψ angle range -45° to +60°
Operates with 1 or 2 detectors
Operates in Ψ or Ω orientation
156° bracket(s) standard
Sample-to-detector distance: 3.55” (90.25 mm)
X-ray emission-to-sample distance: 0.81” (20.57 mm) nominal
Can be operated horizontally and vertically
Standard quad leg table-top mount
Adjustable oscillation over entire Ψ angle range
Automated sample-to-detector distancing
Detector(s)
Miniaturized PSD, approximately 2.5 times as efficient as CCD and PDA detectors (5.9 KeV x-rays)
CPU
Pentium IV processor (minimum), Flat panel monitor, and color printer are standard
Software
Windows 10™. TEC’s exclusive SaraTEC™ software with license; residual stress and retained austenite data acquisition menu; x-ray power control; goniometer control; set-up menu; full color spectra and spectra comparison display; d-spacing vs sin²Ψ and intensity vs sin²Ψ report displays; peak fit display; region of interest display; library of materials; x-ray tubes ; collimators; penetration correction; depth analysis; batch processing; automated Ψ and Z movement; on-line help. Integrated X, Y, Φ automated movement optional.
Safety
Fail-safe system designed to meet the requirements of ANSI 43.2 for open-beam operation. Accepts almost any type of safety interlock such as light beam, floor mats, enclosure, tilt, beacon, and audible alarm. Tilt switch and light beam are standard; all others are optional.
Cables
High voltage, control, and cooling system cables; each 15 feet in length (4.57m). Optional longer cables available.
Electrical Power
110 VAC, 60 Hz; or 220 VAC, 50 Hz
Dimensions
Nominal – Cabinet 25”H x 26”D x 10”W; 63.5cm H x 66cm D x 25.4cm W
Goniometer 6”H x 7”D x 10.5”W; 15.3cm H x 17.8cm D x 26.7cm W
Quad Leg 12”H x 12”D x 20”W; 30.5cm H x 30.5cm D x 50.8cm W
- X-ray tubes Cu, Co, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ti, V
- Automated X-Y Positioning Table
- Automated Φ Rotation Table
- Brackets 160°, 152.5°, 149°, 142°, 135°, 128°
- Single Retained Austenite Bracket (consisting of angles
- 78°, 106°, 128°, 156°)
- Rectangular Collimators 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, x 5.0 mm
- 25-foot (7.62m) cabling