Specifications:
Dynamic load rating: +/-5,500 lbs (+/-25 kN) Torsional Capacity: 250 Nm
Test space:
Height: 31.07 in (78.9 cm) Width: 18.11 in (46.0 cm) Overall height maximum: 66.4 in (168.7 cm) Temperature Range: Testing at ambient or up to 2552°F (1400°C)
This machine can be used to determine:
- Yield and ultimate strength
- Creep and viscoelastic characteristics
- High and low cycle fatigue characteristics
- Fracture toughness and fracture mechanics
- Modulus of elasticity
- Wear characteristics
- Coefficient of thermal expansion
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Specifications:
Dynamic load rating: +/-22,000 lbs (+/-100 kN)
Test space:
Height: 44.9 in (114.1 cm) Width: 21.0 in (53.3 cm) Overall height maximum: 100.4 in (255.0 cm) Temperature Range: Testing at ambient temperatures
This machine can be used to determine:
- Yield and ultimate strength
- Creep and viscoelastic characteristics
- Fracture toughness and fracture mechanics
- Modulus of elasticity
- Poisson’s ratio
- Wear characteristics
- Coefficient of thermal expansion
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
- This system can be employed in a wide variety of tests, including tension, compression, bend and fatigue studies for: biomedical and biomechanical testing, soil and asphalt testing, general purpose component fatigue testing, plastics testing, composites testing, elastomer testing, wood and paper testing as well as advanced material characterizations.
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The LXRD features a unique Modular Goniometer System (patent pending) that offers the operator flexibility. The LXRD demonstrates measurement speed unsurpassed by any other residual stress analysis system. Measurements can be performed in as little as few seconds, and after initial setup, can generate compelling data. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients. We also have an electro-polishing unit for sample preparation.
Specifications:
- X-Ray Tubes:METLAB has Cr, Cu, Mn
- Filters: K
- Apertures: "Snap in" style apertures can be changed in seconds
- Safety: Independent warning light beacons for "x-ray on" and "shutter open" X-ray protective glass for "zero x-ray emission from enclosure"
METLAB has the following accessories :
- Alignment Scope
- Elastic Constant Determination
- 4 Peak Retained Austenite Measurement (Manual or Automated)
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This system provides a portable method to do UT (Ultrasonic Testing) for samples that cannot be brought into the lab for evaluation in METLABs immersion system. Battery operated, hand held, stand-alone data acquisition system with full A, B, & C-scan capabilities. It quickly assesses the presence, depth, shape and orientation of cracks, flaws, corrosion/erosion, delaminations and internal anomalies in a variety of structures, materials, and surfaces. This unit can operate as a conventional thickness meter, a basic flaw detector (with RF display and alarm gates) or in either active B-scan or full C-scan data acquisition, display and analysis. It can be integrated with virtually any available single or dual-axis scanner (with standard interfaces) manual or automated with conventional or dry-coupled UT transducers. METLAB primarily uses this machine to do testing for our clients. We also have an electro-polishing unit for sample preparation.
This machine can be used to determine:
- Functions: Thickness gauge, flaw detector, A-, B-, or full C-scan.
- Pulse Voltage: 50 - 300 V turnable spike
- Pulse Width: 50 - 1000 ns
- Pulser Repetition Rate:50 Hz - 1 kHz
- Bandwidth: 250 kHz - 20 MHz
- Selectable Receiver Gain Range 80 dB
- A/D Resolution: 10 Bits
- Maximum A/D Rate: 100M Samples per second - 10 MHz
- Operation Modes: A-scan, B-scan, flaw/thickness, or full C-scan modes
- UT Operation Mode: Pulse-echo and through transmission
- Gates: 2 independent gates with separated gate delay, width controls, synchronization threshold and detection threshold
- Scanner: 2-axis manual or automated scanner interface
- Battery Life: Up to 4-hours
- Screen Operation: Freeze, waveform recall, zoom, pan, and reference memory
- Report Generation: Report Generation
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
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This system can be used for microscopic and nanoscopic hardness and scratch testing and can be used to determine hardness, young’s modulus and creep information about materials, protective coatings and thin films. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Nanovea Microscope Imaging System: Optical Magnification – 50x, 200x and 500x Nano Mechanical Module: Scratch and Hardness nano-module Loading system for 0 – 400mN loading range Resolution down to 0.003mN High Resolution Capacitor Depth Sensor (resolution 0.1nm) Nano Mechanical Module: Scratch micro-module Loading system for 0–40N loading range Resolution down to 0.75mN Depth measured with Z motor encoders (resolution of 10nm) Nanovea Scratch Software Package:Complete scratch testing Scratch at constant or increasing loads Multi-pass scratch testing for linear wear evaluation Precise control of all the scratch parameters such as scratch length, scratch speed and loading rate Nanovea Hardness Software Package: Micro-Hardness Analysis Software Depth versus load curves Hardness & Young’s modulus Creep
Key Features :
- Microscopic hardness testing
- Microscopic scratch testing
- Nanoscopic hardness testing
- Nanoscopic scratch testing
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This machine can be used to determine:
- This camera allows for slow-motion playback and scientific analysis of transient phenomena which occur too fast for normal video equipment to capture. It can be used in lab environments or out in field/industrial settings. The camera software allows the footage to be saved as a raw cine for later analysis or conversion to various video and image formats.
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Key Features :
- Sensor: 1024 x 1024 pixel SR-CMOS sensor
- Image Bit Depth: 8-bit
- Pictures per Second: Full sensor 1200pps
- Memory: 4096MB = 4 seconds, 4000 images
- Analytical Playback: Immediate playback of cine. Variable playback speed in forward or reverse, including freeze frame & endless loop. Random go-to-image.
- Measurements: Linear or angular measurements. English and metric units. Displacement and can generate velocity and RPMs.
- Motion analysis: TrackEye Motion Analysis software
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This machine can be used to determine:
- This system is used to clean such items as electronics, weapons, fiber optics, food service and medical products, etc., in complete safety to the user, environment, and the item being serviced.
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Key Features :
- Quick six to eight minute warm-up
- Provides 190psi for about 15-20 minutes
- 15 ft flex wand assembly
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Specifications:
Input/Output Terminal Video Signal Output: BNC x 1, S-Video x 1 Audio Signal Input:
Machine Specifications:
- IV8635 Scope Length: 11.5 ft (3.5 m) Diameter: 0.24 in (6 mm) Articulation Angle: 4-way, UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT 130
- IV8675 Scope Length: 24.6 ft (7.5 m) Diameter: 0.24 in (6 mm) Articulation Angle: 4-way, UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT 90
- Operating Temperatures Insertion Tube - In air: -13
- Operating Atmospheric Pressure Insertion Tube - In air: 1013hPa (1 atm) - Under water: 1013 to 1772hPa
- Operating Atmospheric Humidity All Parts: 15 to 90% (relative humidity) Liquid Resistance Insertion Tube - No trouble even when machine oil, light oil or 5% saline is attached - Operable in blowing rain conditions, but not operable underwater
Capabilities :
- Still image recording
- Movie recording
- Image comparison
- Distance Measurement - (Point, Line, Area)
- This videoscope allows for remote visual inspection of parts and areas that are not readily accessible to direct human interaction. The videoscope is equipped with several optical adaptors allowing for a clear crisp image at any direction of view, angle of view or depth of field. This unit has the ability to measure the distance between two points, the length of plotted lines, the area of plotted regions and the depth of a point of interest.
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
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This laser microscope provides an easy way to perform ultra-precision advanced analysis by combining the convenience of an optical microscope with the analysis functions of a SEM and a roughness gauge. This system can be used for imaging purposes or as a 3D non-contact measurement device with 1 nm resolution.
Key Features:
- 18000x Magnification & 0.001 μm 3D Measurement
- High Definition and Ultra-depth Examination in Real Color
- Non-contact 3D Measurement
- Violet Laser
- Surface Profiling
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Keyence VHX-600 Digital Microscope
This digital microscope can be used for observation, recording and measurement. It combines the convenience of an optical microscope with the benefits of a digital imaging system. This system allows the user to produce a clear, sharp image at varying depths of field as well as image stabilization for less than perfect observation conditions. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Resolution: 2 Million Pixels: 1600 (H) x 1200 (V), ~1000 TV lines 4 Million Pixels: 1600 (H) x 1200 (V), ~1200 TV lines 6 Million Pixels: 1600 (H) x 1200 (V), ~1200 TV lines 8 Million Pixels: 1600 (H) x 3200 (V), ~2400 TV lines 18 Million Pixels: 1600 (H) x 4800 (V), ~3600 TV lines 54 Million Pixels: 1600 (H) x 4800 (V), ~3600 TV lines - Excellent color reproducibility Image Format: JPEG (with compression) TIFF (no compression)
This machine can be used to determine:
- Clear 3-D observation with a large depth of field
- Real-time image improvement
- Recording observed images on the spot
- Real-time measurement
- Built-in display
- This digital microscope can be used for observation, recording and measurement. It combines the convenience of an optical microscope with the benefits of a digital imaging system. This system allows the user to produce a clear, sharp image at varying depths of field as well as image stabilization for less than perfect observation conditions.
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
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NSI X-View M5000-CT Computed Tomography System
This system is an X-ray Inspection and Computed Tomography system designed specifically for industrial applications. This system utilizes an NSI radiation shielded enclosure and NSI M5000 seven-axis component manipulator, an NSI X-View IW image processing workstation with high resolution flat panel detector with 225 kV microfocus X-ray system. This system is high resolution digital X-ray imaging technology. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Capacity: 100lb
Key Features:
- Safety:
- Radiation Shielded System Enclosure
- Designed to meet all state and federal X-safe safety regulations
- NSI X-View 225 kV Microfocus X-ray Tube
- Tube Voltage: 10 - 225 kV
- mA Range: 0 - 3 mA
- Power: 320 W max
- Ripple: < 0.1%
- Detail Recognition: < 3 micron
- Minimum Focus-Object-Distance: < 5mm
- Closed Loop Water Cooler
- Paxscan Model #4030E Flat Panel Detector
- 16 in x 11.5in (40 cm x 30 cm) with detachable Gadox Scintillator
- 127 micron pixel pitch (2304 x 3200 pixel matrix)
- 14 bit pixel depth
- NSI M500 Six Axis Manual Controlled Manipulator
- Drives motorized with variable speed uni-directional joystick operation
- Focal Distance : 48 in
- Front to Back Travel: 24 in
- Side to Side Travel: 24 in
- Vertical travel: -48 in
- Tilt: +/-20 Degrees
- Rotation: 360 Degrees Continuous
METLAB has two Olympus high speed cameras (one color and one monochrome) that allow for slow-motion playback and scientific analysis of transient phenomena which occur too fast for normal video equipment to capture. It can be used in lab environments or out in field/industrial settings. The camera software allows the footage to be saved as a raw cine for later analysis or conversion to various video and image formats. Lighting is one of the most important issues for high speed cameras. Color works well for outdoor situations. Engineering/process related investigations work well with monochrome as these areas are often difficult to light. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Key Features:
- Resolution:
- Sensor: 1280 x 1024 pixel CMOS sensor
- Image Bit Depth: 10-bit
- Pictures per Second: Full sensor 2000pps
- Imagery Control: Controller Display Unit or P.C.
- Memory: 4096MB = 4 seconds, 4000 images
- Analytical Playback: Immediate playback of video. Variable playback speed in forward or reverse, including freeze frame & endless loop.
- Measurements: Onboard analysis function enabling measurement of distance, speed, acceleration, angle and angular velocity
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This system can be used for microscopic and nanoscopic hardness and scratch testing and can be used to determine hardness, young’s modulus, and creep information about materials, protective coatings, and thin films. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Nanovea Microscope Imaging System: Optical Magnification – 50x, 200x and 500x Nano Mechanical Module: Scratch and Hardness nano-module Loading system for 0 – 400mN loading range Resolution down to 0.003mN High Resolution Capacitor Depth Sensor (resolution 0.1nm) Nano Mechanical Module: Scratch micro-module Loading system for 0–40N loading range Resolution down to 0.75mN Depth measured with Z motor encoders (resolution of 10nm) Nanovea Scratch Software Package:Complete scratch testing Scratch at constant or increasing loads Multi-pass scratch testing for linear wear evaluation Precise control of all the scratch parameters such as scratch length, scratch speed and loading rate Nanovea Hardness Software Package: Micro-Hardness Analysis Software Depth versus load curves Hardness & Young’s modulus Creep
Key Features:
- Microscopic hardness testing
- Microscopic scratch testing
- Nanoscopic hardness testing
- Nanoscopic scratch testing
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This system includes the phased array and eddy current array modules which can be used for surface and subsurface flaw detection and characterization in materials. This unit offers a high acquisition rate and powerful software to efficiently perform manual and automated inspections. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Phased Array Module Connector: OmniScan connector for phased array probe, 2 BNC (1 pulser/receiver and 1 receiver for conventional UT) Focal Laws: 256 Pulser Voltage: 80 V per element Pulse Width: Adjustable from 30 ns to 500ns, resolution of 2.5 ns Pulser Fall Time: Less than 10 ns Pulse Shape: Negative square wave Pulser Output Impedance: Less than 25 Receiver Gain: 0 dB up to 74 dB, maximum input signal 1.32 Vp-p Receiver Input Impedance: 75 Receiver System Bandwidth: 0.75 MHz to 18 MHz (-3 dB) Eddy Current Array Connectors: 1 OmniScan for eddy current array probe, 1 19-pin Fischer eddy current probe, 1 BNC connector Number of Generators: 1 (with internal electronic reference) Maximum Generator Voltage: 12 Vp-p Generator Operating Frequency: 20 Hz to 60 MHz Generator Bandwidth: 8 Hz to 5 KHz Number of Receivers: 1 to 4 Maximum Receiver Input Signal: 1 Vp-p Receiver Gain: 28 dB to 68 dB
Key Features:
- Modular instrument allowing the instrument to be switched to different inspection modules
- Probe ID connector enables physical detection and recognition of probes connected to the instrument
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Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t XRF Analyzer with GOLDD Technology
This system can be used for analysis of metal alloys for PMI, scrap metal recycling, toy and consumer goods screening, RoHS compliance, QA/QC in the manufacturing environment, analysis of soils and sediments, environmental monitoring, and geochemical mapping. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Tube: Au anode 50 kV maximum, 40 uA maximum; Ag anode with optional light element analysis package Detector: Geometrically Optimized Large Drift Detector (GOLDD) Proprietary detector with 180,000 throughput cps Standard Analytical Range: >25 elements from Mg to U Data Storage Internal: >10,000 readings with spectra Mode (Varies by Application): Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals Bulk Modes: Mining, Soil Other Modes: Lead Paint, Thin Sample
Key Features:
- Adjustable angle color touch-screen display and keyboard
- Data Transfer USB, Bluetooth and RS-232 serial communication
- User-programmable pick lists
- Check samples/standards
- RFID reader/encoder
This system can be used for detection of surface and near surface defects in conductive materials. It can also be used to: verify material properties including hardness, case depth and pattern, and retained austenite: identify material mix and correct alloy; and confirm as-forged or as-cast conditions prior to heat treatment. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Power: Lithium ion rechargeable battery packs plus a universal power supply and power cable Display: X/Y impedance plane, o-scope (sweep), and waterfall Display mode: Selectable including strip chart and impedance plane, shown individually or together Frequency range: 20 Hz to 15 MHz Probe Types : Absolute, differential, reflection and differential reflection Alarm Gates : Rectangular, elliptical, high and low bar dual and single
Key Features:
- Settings: Continuously variable control knob for selecting and changing instrument settings
- Quick Keys: Display, erase, clear, null and enter keys
- Programmable Quick Keys: Push button function keys
- Quick Keys: Display, erase, clear, null and enter keys
- Display: Eddy current impedance plane, with 1, 2, 3, or 4 frequencies, grid, background and signal color selectable
- Data recording: All frequencies allowable (length of recording dependent on sample rate and number of frequencies)
- Encoder: Two inputs for position stamping of data
- Motion Control: Pulse on position input for motion control application
- Data Transfer: Removable storage card or Ethernet for instrument control along with time/position stamped date transfer to client computer
- Resolution: 16 bit resolution digital data
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The pendulum is released form a specific height and hits the V-notched specimen, breaking it in half. The pendulum can be latched in two separate locations known as “high latch” and “low latch”. Since the developed energy is a function of the height from which the pendulum is released, each hammer has dual capacities, one from the high latch and another from the low latch. Both positions comply with the velocity range of ASTM E23. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
Test Space
Applications: Material Properties Determination: 1-Quantitative Properties: Material (V-notch) Toughness 2-Qualitative Properties: Material Ductility (with Respect to the Properties of Fracture Plane)
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Specifications: Dynamic load rating: 1125 lbf (5 kN) Test space: Height: 43 in (110 cm) Width: 15.9 in (40.5 cm) Overall height maximum: 63 in (160 cm) Temperature Range: Testing at ambient temperatures
This machine can be used to determine:
- METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients.
- This electromechanical material testing system can be employed in a wide variety of tests, including tensile, compression, flex and peel-tear studies for: biomedical and biomechanical testing, plastics testing, composites testing, elastomer testing, wood and paper testing as well as advanced material characterizations.
- 3-Point Bending
- 4-Point Bending
- Tear
- Shear
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This machine can be used to look for cracks and anomalies in specimens that are denser than 2" of steel. This system is a heavy duty industrial immersion and gantry system used for ultrasonic inspection. It is capable of pulse-echo and/or through transmission modes to detect the location, orientation and size of material voids and abnormalities in a variety of structures, materials and surfaces. Its closed-loop controls and high torque, low noise micro-stepping motors allows for precise control of the sensors as well as the inspected specimen. METLAB uses this machine for both research and testing for our clients. We also have an electro-polishing unit for sample preparation.
Test Space
Sample Specifications:
- Maximum Length: 5 feet long
- Maximum weight: 2,000 Pounds
- For 3 to 10 inches in diameter parts, lengths can be 1 to 5.
This machine can be used to determine:
- X, Y, Z axis
- Stepper motor control
- Motorized Z with Manipulator
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