| a4i PhaseFraction |
- Determination of phase fractions in multi-phased structures
- Analysis of up to six phases simultaneously
- Measurement area can be the entire image or any selected area
- Definition of several threshold values for the detection and measurement of multi-phases
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| a4i ParticleSize |
- Measurement of any objects: pores, impurities, shrink voids, etc.
- Measurement area can be the entire image or any selected area
- Automatic separation of adjoining objects
- Determination of particle fractions and size distribution
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| a4i GrainSize |
- Determination of grain sizes in single-phased, ferritic and dual-phased, ferritic-pearlitic structures according to ASTM E112 or DIN 50601
- Other grain structures can be analysed as well
- Automatic grain boundary reconstruction via elimination of inclusions and artifacts
- Automatic measurement using the line intercept method with interactive correction capability
- Determination of ASTM grain size, lineal grain size and distribution of these characteristics
- Calculation of anisotropy
- Determination of secondary phase in multi-phased structures
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| a4i GrainArea |
- Automatic reconstruction of grain boundaries via elimination of inclusions and pores in grains
- Planimetric determination of grain sizes (area measurement) with possible interactive corrections
- Determination of grain sizes according to ASTM E112 standard specifications
- Applicable for single-phased ferritic or dual-phased ferritic pearlitic structures
- Characteristic values detected are:
- grain size number (according to ASTM)
- number of grains per area unit
- average grain diameter
- average grain area
- axis ratio of the grains
- distribution of area
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| a4i CoatingThickness |
- Interactive measurement of single- and multi-layered coatings by indicating coating boundaries via mouse
- Measurement along equidistant, horizontal or vertical test lines
- Porosity and other objects do not affect measurement results
- Determination of mean coating thickness and histogram of coating
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| a4i DAS |
- Determination of mean dendrite arm spacing in cast aluminum at manually drawn lines, parallel to the main arm
- Optional, automatic detection of dendrite arms
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| a4i CastIron Expert |
- Automatic classification according to the EN ISO 945 and ASTM A 247-67 standards
- Determination of required parameters: shape, alignment and size in a single processing step
- Determination of:
- graphite size (recommended value of 1-8)
- graphite shape (classes I - VII)
- graphite alignment (classes A - E)
- Classification of flake alignment via teachable classificator
- Other additional measurement parameters:
- measuring graphite fraction
- determination of nodularity
- ferrite-pearlite determination using etched specimens
- display of microstructural formation (at greater magnification)
- Results displayed immediately
- Generate reports
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| a4i Banding |
- Carbide banding of steel within a tempered martensite or bainitic matrix
- Investigation of steel with no matrix phase but austenite and ferrite
- Banded pearlite in a banded ferrite matrix
- Bainite in a banded ferrite matrix
- Delta ferrite in non-oriented martensitic matrix
- Investigation of α/β-Brass
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| a4i ImageSource |
- Control software for digital and analog cameras
- Image acquisition from digital and analog cameras at the touch of a button
- Live image with focus indicator integrated into the application‘s user interface
- Control of all camera parameters (brightness, contrast, exposure, etc.)
- Automatic histogram optimisation and white balance
- Profiles for multiple camera settings can be saved
- Application of filters and optimisation functions during image acquisition (e.g., sharpness filter, image integration, etc.)
- Integrated management system for calibration values, copy calibration values into archive
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