xts_ct原位加载系统
xts_ct原位加载系统 产品详情
xts– mechanical testing system in x-ray tomography imaging system
ct下的原位加载系统
psylotech’s xts is mechanical testing system designed for use with x-ray tomography imaging systems. the xts rotates the load train in the ct scanning process, thereby solving the problem of support columns interfering with x-rays. the rotating load train also allows the detector to be placed as close as possible to the specimen.
built on psylotech’s motion control platform, it is part of a line of instruments specifically designed to limit out of plane motion, thereby improving image capture. for example, under optical microscopes, standard deviation of out of plane motion has been shown to be less than one micron. controlling out of plane motion is important for x-ray tomography, when resolution can be as fine as 2 microns.
psylotech’s patented load frame design controls out of plane motion through 1/loading symmetry, 2/high machining accuracy, and 3/a direct drive roller screw actuator. precision 0.0002” tolerance reference surfaces combine with design symmetry to prevent extraneous out of plane forces. crucially, the actuator implements the absolute minimum of moving parts. the servomotor’s rotor is the nut and the screw translates as the nut rotates. minimizing moving parts reduces tolerance stack- up, maintaining precision.
the direct drive roller screw has another substantial advantage. alternative frames implement gear boxes or belt drive transmissions, introducing extraneous out of plane forces. these forces twist and contort the frame, moving samples away from the initial loading plane. psylotech’s xts has no gearbox. its direct drive eliminates such twisting forces.
the direct drive servo also enables substantial speed compared to other systems, so each tomography scan can be completed in less time. moreover, specimen rotation is measured directly with the same 22-bit encoder used for servo feedback. the 26-bit resolution means the xts can resolve 0.0000054 degrees in rotation.
in addition to axial loading, the xts implements torsion capabilities. again, the torsion servo actuator implements a zero backlash harmonic drive that does not cause extraneous twisting forces. these servos control the rotation of the screw, which is ratiometrically slaved to the nut to control displacement and angular position. the rigid, direct drive load train reduces error between measurement and angle at the grip.
finally, the xts can be configured with a temperature chamber. the chamber would have a window in front and back to allow x-ray pass through. to minimize internal volume, this chamber can be rotated 90 degrees in order to accommodate axial or beam bending samples. minimizing volume improves efficiency, simplifies control and improves temperature uniformity.
in summary, psylotech’s xts uniquely controls out-of-plane motion though a combination of symmetry, precision machining and a direct drive actuator. controlling out-of-plane motion is important for x-ray tomography, because digital volume correlation resolution can be as small as 2 microns. the xts also offers 26-bit angular position resolution and future expansion potential with an environmental chamber.
tension/compression axial force capacity
1.6 to 45 kn
torsion capacity
up to 350 nm
stroke
50-100 mm
angular encoder
26 bits
system height
0.4 to 1.1 m
mass
6 to 135 kg
power requirement
3x 240v, 60hz