XRD Residual Stress Analysis Systems
GNR StressX and SpiderX Edge are industrial XRD diffractometer systems designed for residual stress and retained austenite measurement. StressX serves laboratory and production-line applications with a robotic arm; SpiderX Edge brings the same detector technology to the field in a 29 kg portable system.
GNR StressX
StressX integrates a compact XRD goniometer with a 6-axis anthropomorphic robot arm. Residual stress measurements on large and complex components are performed without additional fixturing or a zero-stress reference sample.
GNR SpiderX Edge
SpiderX Edge is the smallest Theta/Theta diffractometer on the market. Battery operation, air cooling, and a 29 kg total weight make on-site measurement practical. No sample preparation required.
Comparison
Both systems share the same detector technology and standards compliance. The application scenario and component size determine the right choice.
| Specification | GNR StressX | GNR SpiderX Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Use Case | Laboratory / Production line (cabinet or wheeled) | Portable / Field-first |
| Positioning System | 6-axis anthropomorphic robot (<20 µm accuracy) | 4-axis manual + motorized stage (Z, Φ, 2 tilts) |
| Goniometer Geometry | Psi goniometer, r = 120 / 140 / 160 mm | Theta/Theta, r = 80 mm |
| Psi Range | −45° / +45° | −45° / +45° |
| 2Theta Range | 125° – 164° | 45° – 170° |
| Max. X-ray Power | 300 W (30 kV, 10 mA) | 4 W (40 kV, 0.1 mA) |
| Laser Accuracy | 2 µm (range: 150 ±40 mm) | 10 µm (range: 100 ±25 mm) |
| Cooling | Integrated water cooling (no external supply) | Air-cooled (no water cooling required) |
| Battery | — | 9 Ah (~2 h full operation) |
| Total Weight | 250 kg (wheeled) / 350 kg (cabinet) | 29 kg (complete system) |
| Detector | Dectris Mythen2 R 1D | Dectris Mythen2 R 1D |
| Standards Compliance | ASTM E915, UNI EN 15305, ASTM E975-13 | ASTM E915, UNI EN 15305, ASTM E975-13 |
Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
If you need high-throughput measurement on large or heavy components in a laboratory or production-line setting, StressX is the better fit. If measurements are required on in-situ structures, large machinery, or across multiple locations, SpiderX Edge is the more practical choice. Both systems meet the same standards; the difference lies in component accessibility and positioning flexibility.
StressX uses a self-contained closed-loop water cooling circuit — no external plumbing or water connection is needed. SpiderX Edge is air-cooled and requires no water cooling at all. Both configurations simplify installation in facilities that lack dedicated coolant infrastructure.
Any polycrystalline material with sufficient crystallinity can be analyzed: ferritic and austenitic steels, aluminum, copper, titanium, magnesium, nickel alloys, and ceramics. Alongside the standard Cr anode, Cu, Co, Fe, V, Ti, and Mn anode options are available for different material systems.
Both systems comply with ASTM E915 and UNI EN 15305 for residual stress measurement, and with ASTM E975-13 for retained austenite determination. The software includes analysis modes that directly support these standards; measurement reports are generated in exportable formats.
Anka Analitik A.Ş. provides installation, commissioning, user training, scheduled maintenance, calibration, and spare parts supply throughout Türkiye. With over 25 years of experience in analytical instrumentation, our technical team is available to support your operation directly.
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