Aerodyne Alloys multiplies its Bruker alloy analysis capability
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT / January 2010
AERODYNE ALLOYS offers chemistry analysis for customers. What looks like a science fiction ray gun was originally developed for the Space Shuttle program at Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville Alabama.
It's the newest Bruker S1 Tracer™ used primarily for metal alloy analysis applications. Aerodyne Alloys purchased a Bruker racer in 2009. With the growing need to obtain immediate direct chemical analysis the company has purchased 2 additional Bruker S1Tracer guns. The Bruker looks like something out of a Star Trek movie but it is an amazing high technology tool.
Aerodyne uses all 3 Bruker portable wide range elemental analyzers to provide a method for direct chemical analysis or material identification (sorting) from materials of various forms. The device is based on energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence technology and uses an X-ray tube as its excitation source.
Aerodyne Alloys accesses essential information about the molecular structure of the high temperature alloys it provides to customers in key industry categories: Aerospace, Defense, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Medical and MRO, all of which require the highest standards in certification reports. The S1 is perfect for extremely rapid alloy analysis with Grade ID in one second and complete analysis in 2-3 seconds. Its large area X-Flash maintains outstanding energy resolution even at high count rates, resulting in operation that is 5-10 times faster than traditional handheld units.
"Quality assurance is absolutely key. That's why every single pound of bar and plate is certified," said Greg Chase, President of Aerodyne Alloys.
The S1 is fully field portable allowing analysis to be carried out anywhere the raw materials are in the facility. A PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) computer is easily locked in place and provides the user interface for analytical modes such as view spectra and save data. Controls and display are viewed on the color touch screen.
Whether the S1 is handheld or stationary bench-top mounted, Aerodyne Alloys assures customers of the very highest quality technology analysis. For more information contact: Al Pirozzoli: 860.289.2841 Aerodyne Alloys LLC 350 Pleasant Valley Road S. Windsor, CT 06074