SXR - 225 Solid State X-Ray Gage

     INTRODUCTION   The Electron Machine Corporation has been designing x-ray gages and mill control systems for more than forty years. Our gages use x-ray pulse technology to provide good measurement results with lower radiation. The SXR-225 is the latest in solid state design because it breaks with past line frequency response limitations. Operating at 225 hertz, its fast response time keeps pace with the industry's faster processes and need for more throughput with improved quality and lower costs.    

HOW IT WORKS

The SXR-225 X-Ray Gage consists of three major components:

1) a source unit to generate finitely controlled x-rays

2) a solid state detector to measure non-absorbed x-rays

3) a console of advanced modular design for control and readout of the source and detector
  The KV rating of the source unit is chosen to match product thickness and material. In operation, the emitted x-ray pulses penetrate the material to be measured. The amount of radiation reaching the detector is reduced by the absorption of the product which in turn is a function of its thickness. The detected signal is sent to the display/control console for alloy compensation and/or thickness display.     

ADVANTAGES

The most important reasons to choose Electron Machine Corporation x-ray gages are:

1) X-ray generation can be produced at the optimum level for the most desirable signal to noise ratio and stability considerations

2) When an x-ray gage is turned off radiation is not present. Isotope gages may have radiation half lives expressed in decades

3) Government regulations may be less stringent for operation of x-ray gages versus isotope gages

4) Non-contacting measurement offers better performance on irregular surfaces and poor operational environments

5) Most importantly, Electron Machine Corporation x-ray gages have a long standing record of rugged design, reliability, and good value

  OPTIONS

• Microprocessor-based digital display integrated into control unit
• Standards magazine pre-mounted on source unit
• Automatic standardization
• C-frames - fixed position
• C-frames - motorized extend/retract/scan
• Customized software/hardware to meet your control and management information system needs
• Thickness control systems
• Product tolerance marking

  SAFETY

Safety is designed into each of our x-ray units. Our pulse technology gages allow measurement with lower radiation outputs. Source units are ruggedly designed and available in output levels to suit each application without excess radiation. Also, lead shutters may be used to cut off x-ray emissions while keeping the source unit in a ready to operate, stable condition.

  APPLICATIONS  

• Input / Output gaging of rolling mills
• Wall thickness of cylinders
• Sheet thickness and profile
• Custom designed systems for special requirements

The standard unit provides an analog meter for deviation readout. The operator simply zeroes the meter on the material to be measured and deviation (typically +/- 10%) from this setting is displayed. Analog outputs for thickness and deviation are standard. When supplied with the optional microprocessor display control unit and standards magazine, a direct digital readout of thickness, setpoint, and deviation is provided. Calibration testing and standardization can be done at the touch of a button. Both digital and analog outputs for thickness and deviation can be sent to external devices.     Specifications For SXR-225 Solid State X-ray Gage    

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