Key Features

• Direct Calculation Without Calibration: Residual stress is derived directly from indentation curves, simplifying the testing process and reducing setup time.
• Multi-Layer Depth Profiling: Obtains stress gradients through multi-layer indentation along depth, particularly useful for thick-section welds.
• Micro-Indentation: Leaves indentations of only a few microns, requiring no post-polishing and not affecting subsequent NDT methods such as RT or UT.
• Weld Stress Database: Builds a comprehensive weld stress database, tracing manufacturing and service stress history for each weld.
• Safety Factor Output: Outputs a weld safety factor (residual stress / yield strength) for intuitive crack risk assessment.
• Wide Material Compatibility: Works on difficult-to-weld materials like stainless steel, duplex, and nickel alloys.