Research equipment

ELECTRON MICROSCOPE TESCAN MIRA3

The equipment provides obtaining high-resolution images of bulk electron-dense samples by scanning samples with a finely focused electron beam. It is possible to obtain the information about the object surface structure (topographic contrast, secondary electrons) and the composition of the object (back-scattered electrons, characteristic X-Ray radiation analysis)

The scanning microscope Tescan MIRA 3 LMU with the ability to work at a low vacuum and water vapor inflow can be used in the research of biological samples for the following

• scanning electron high-resolution microscopy (up to 1nm)
• scanning electron microscopy in a low-vacuum mode for watered and non-conducting samples
• scanning cryoelectronic microscopy at the temperature up to -130 °С
• energy dispersive microanalysis

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• electron source (Schottky cathode of high brightness for obtaining images with high-resolution, high contrast and low level of noise) 
• resolution (In-Beam SE) 
• at 30 kW, nm (1)
• at 3 kW, nm (2)
• resolution (SE of ET type) 
• at 30 kW, nm (1,2)
• at 3 kW, nm (2,5)
• resolution in a low vacuum mode (LVSTD) 
• at 30 kW, nm (1,5)
• at 3 kW, nm (3)
• zoom, times (from  4 to 1 000 000)
• accelerating voltage, W (from 200 to 30 000)
• beam current, nA (from 2 to 100)
• the microscope is equipped with X-ray energy-dispersive microanalysis system Oxford Instruments INCA Energy 350 X-max 80 with a nitrogen-free detector X-max 80 Standart (silicon-drift element with an active areas of 80 mm2, the resolution on Mn Kα line – 127 eV)
• it is equipped with the system for the research of back-scattered electron diffraction INCA Synergy Premium with Nordlys II F+ EBSD HKL Ch5 detector. It includes the detection system of head/back-scattered electrons with four semiconductor diodes integrated in the detector Nordlys II F+

GLOW DISCHARGE OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETER GD PROFILER2

It is designed for a layer-to-layer elemental analysis. GD-Profiler 2 is a glow discharge optical emission spectrometer. The equipment combines a glow discharge and an optical emission spectrometer to make a quick analysis of the surface and the element distribution in the sample depth

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• spectral range, nm (110–800)
• focus distance, m polychromator (0,5)
• monochromator (0,64)
• spectrum resolution, pm (18–25)
• max. investigation depth, µm (150)
• minimal sample diameter, mm (15)

X-RAY FLUORESCENT SPECTROMETER S4 PIONEER BRUKER AXS

It is designed for the element determination in solid samples, powder materials, impurities on filters, films, coatings and others. The element range is from C to U (special options – from Be, B). The concentration range is from sub ppm to 100%. The X-ray tube with a thin window (75 µm) and a high voltage generator (up to 60 kW) with a power of 4,5 kW provides a high intensity of the signal and optimizes the conditions for determining light and heavy elements. The software program includes a capability for the qualitative and quantitative analysis, the analysis without using certified reference samples or special calibration to reach a high accuracy and low detection limits. The spectrometer allows to make analysis in an automated mode and provides high performance during the full-time operation

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• process automation system (results reproducibility) (yes)
• analysis element range (from C to U)
• level of measuring concentrations, % (from sub ppm до 100)
• sample types (solid, powder, coating, film, etc.)
• sample size 
• diameter, mm (up to 51)
• height, mm (up to 47)
• min. sample diameter, mm (9)
• measuring time, min (up to 30)

MOBILE METAL ANALYZER SPECTRUMA SPECTROTEST

It is designed for identification, rapid classification of metals into grades, ferrous and non-ferrous metal analysis in laboratory and manufacturing conditions. The analyzer is registered in the State Register № 57136-14, the verification meets the standards of the state standard reference sample. It is independent of the external power supply, a single battery charge allows to make several hundred measurements

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• measurement range of the alloying element mass fraction, % (from 0,001 to 50,0)
• allowable fractional average quadratic deviation limit of measuring results of the alloying element mass, % (6,0)
• allowable fractional error of measuring results of the alloying element mass, % (± 20)
• output signal instability  for 6 hours of full-time work, % (8)
• element detection limit, mil-1 
• С (100)
• Р (30)
• S (20)
• Si (70)
• Ni (80)
• Mn (40)
• power consumption, W (400)

X-RAY TELEVISION CONTROL SYSTEM SEIFERT X-CUBE 225 KV

X-Cube system is applied in all fields of industry where there is a demand in an X-ray detection of castings, products from steel, plastics, ceramics and special alloys. The system versatility provides its effective use in manufacturing conditions, for scientific purposes, when controlling supplied materials and defect analysis. The system includes X-ray sources, a source manipulation system and a component clamping table within a shielded chamber, an ergonomically designed control desk, an image intensifier to convert the X-rays into a standard video image and the integrated image enhancement system VISTAPLUS

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• resolution capability (minimum detectable defect size), mm (0,1–0,15)
• max. total thickness of X-ray products, mm
• steel (35–40)
• titanium (55–60)
• aluminum (80–90)
• max. dimensions of products, mm (600х900)

POLYMER FDM 3D-PRINTER CREATBOT D600

It allows to create 3D-products from polymer structures using a layered growth method. 3D-printer provides a quick creation of products with various dimensions, properties and shapes. Filaments from such plastics as PLA, PVA, ABS, PC, PETG, NYLON, SBS, HIPS and others are used as consumable materials

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS   

• operating area, mm (600×600×600)
• layer width, mm (from 0,05 to 0,6)
• layer height, mm (from 0,05 to 0,6)
• printing accuracy, mm (0,01)
• filament diameter, mm (1,75)

ADIXEN ASM 340 HELIUM LEAK DETECTOR 

It is designed for applying in manufacturing conditions to carry out test by vacuum and sniffing leak detection methods as well as for the technical maintenance of engineering equipment and performing manufacturing activities. The detector is reliable, compact and multi-operated, easy-to-use and gives quick results

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• connection flange (in) (DN 25 ISO-KF)
• pumping speed for He, l/s (2,5)
• backing pump capacity, m3/h (15) 
• operating temperature, ºС (0–45)
• pressure adjustment (max.), GPa (25)
• detectable gases (4He, 3He, H2)
• test method (vacuum and sniffing leak detection)
• minimum detectable leakage rate for helium, Pa·m3/s (5×10-13)

J&L TECH  SCRATCH TESTER PRO AND THE EQUIPMENT SET FOR CALIBRATION

It is designed for determining the adhesion of coatings and thin films by a scratch-testing method. The tester is equipped with an acoustic emission detector for measuring the friction force as well as an optical system of panoramic shooting of a diamond indentor moving track. There is the ability and special equipment for performing works on setting, calibration and macro- and microscratch tester (J&L Tech) maintenance

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• load range, N (1–200)
• load resolution, µN (500)
• loading speed, N/min (10–300)
• optical zoom, times (62,5, 250, 500, 1000)

PROFILOGRAPH/PROFILOMETER  TAYLOR HOBSON SURTRONIC 25

It is designed for measuring parameters of the surface roughness. The measurement on horizontal, vertical and angled surfaces or with the use of devices as a permanently installed system in laboratories for series measuring is possible. The pick-up holder moves along a vertical slide and can be rotated to various positions for making measurements, including a 90-degree rotation. Auxiliary accessories allow to make measurements in small holes and narrow grooves up to a depth up to 5,5mm and width from 1,5 mm

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• detector range, µm (+/-150)
• resolution, µm (0,01)
• traverse length (max.), mm (25,4)
• traverse length (min.), mm (0,25)
• traverse speed, mm/s (1)
• cut off values, mm (0,25, 0,8, 2,5)
• limit of error, % (3)

TRIBOMETER J&L TECH JLTB-02

It allows to measure the friction coefficient, temperature and moisture in the test process. It also guarantees high repeatability and veracity of obtained results. Tribotechnical tests take the central place in solving wear-resistance problem of friction joints in machines, tools and its diagnostics

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS   

• process automation system, reproducibility of results
• test circuit («Disk-ball», «Disk-pin»)
• ball material (bearing steel and ceramics)
• friction mode (without lubricating materials)
• required shape of the tested sample (cylindrical)
• tested sample diameter (max.), mm (54)
• load at friction (max.), N (60)
• disk rotation speed (max.), revolutions/min (600)
• rotational moment (max.), N·m (2)
• the capability to measure temperature and moisture in the test mode (yes)
• test capability to the given friction coefficient  (yes)
• test time and sliding distance (not limited)

AUTOMATED DIGITAL MICROHARDNESS TESTER AFFRI-MVDM8

It is designed for measuring microhardness of metals and alloys according to Vickers and Knoop hardness scales in the load range from 0,001 to 2 kg in accordance with GOST 9450-76. It allows to measure microhardness of the metal surface layer after mechanical treatment, separate components of structurally nonuniform alloys, all types of coatings. The tester can be used in manufacturing and laboratory conditions in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, power engineering and other fields of industry

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS   

• measuring scale (HV, HK)
• load range, KG (0,001–2)
• microscope zoom  (х100, х400, х1000)
• indenter, pyramid (Vickers, Knoop)
• resolution capability, mm (0,0001)
• measurement accuracy, % (± 5)
• operating space, mm (160ґ120)

UNIVERSAL HARDNESS TESTER AFFRI-URBV-VRS

The hardness tester AFFRI URBV-VRS is designed for measuring hardness of metals and alloys, plastics, soft and hard rubber according to standard Rockwell hardness scales (HRA, HRB, HRC, HRN, HRT) of GOST 9013-59, Vickers (HV) of GOST 2999-75, Brinell (HB) of GOST 9012-59

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS   

• measuring method (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers)
• load range, kg (1–250)
• load range (Brinell) (1HB 1/10 – HB 5/125)
• load range (Vickers) (1 – HV1 – Hv100)
• load range (Rockwell) (10 – HRB – 150 – HRB)
• dimensional resolution, mm (0,1 HR – HB – HV)
• load error, % (0,5)
• operating space, mm (190)
• sample height (max.), mm (215)

MICROHARDNESS TESTER STRUERS DURAMIN-5

It is designed for determining Vickers microhardness (additionally Knoop, Brinell microhardness and triangular scale). Microhardness tester is equipped with LCD touch display presenting the measurement results that allows to save time and work with high productivity. Obtained results can be automatically calculated in other hardness scales, if necessary. The average value, standard deviation, coefficient of variation are calculated, a histogram is displayed. 256 cells for saving results. The microhardness tester has a videocamera. Data processing and control are carried out from a connected computer with a software program in Russian which make it possible to make the measuring process fully automated

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS   

• time for the tester preparation (no more than 3 minutes)
• load range (9 modes: 98.07, 245.2, 490.3, 980.7mN, 1.96, 2.942, 4.903, 9.807, 19.61N (HV0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1,2)
• load duration, seconds (from 5 to 999)
• overall zoom, times (400)
• measuring range, µm (250)
• resolution, µm (0,01)
• operating surface, mm (120х120)
• sample height (max.), mm (100)

X RAY DIFFRACTOMETER GNR EXPLORER

It is designed for quantitative and qualitative phase analysis, determination of microcrystallite sizes and microstresses, retained austenite, structural analysis, thin film analysis and depth profiling, the analysis in special climatic and thermal chambers, the analysis of phase transformations, texture, nanoparticle research

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS   

• goniometer (vertical Theta/Theta geometry torque-goniometer with optical encoders)
• diameter, mm  (400−600)
• scanning angular range, ° (-110 < 2θ < +168)
• smallest selectable stepsize, ° (0.1 (2θ)
• angular reproducibility, ° (0.1 (2θ)
• XRD detectors (a scintillation counter NaI (up to 2 000 000 pulses per seconds), semiconductor detector with energy resolution (8×64 mm², more than 200 000 pulses per seconds)
• XRF detector (energy resolution of 130 eV for Кa Мn)
• X-Ray tubes (typical, long-focus, large-focus tubes with anodes from Cu, W, Mo, Co, Fe, Cr, Ag)
• sample holder (typical, return capillary automated shift for 6 samples, robotic sampler for 25 samples)
• divergence slits, ° (4, 2, 1, ½, ¼)
• anti-divergence slits, ° (4, 2, 1, ½, ¼)
• receiver slits, mm (0.3, 0.2, 0.1)
• soller slits, ° (2)
• water cooling (flow of 4 l/minute, pressure up to 6 bar)

LASER WELDING, LOCAL HEAT TREATMENT AND WELDING DEPOSITION ML35 COMPLEX

METALLIC SHEET MATERIAL CUTTING MODULE

It is designed for performing laser cutting of the billets from steels, alloys based on iron, nickel, aluminum, titanium, copper, niobium and other metals

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• laser type (ytterbium fiber laser)
• laser emission wavelength, μm (1,065–1,080)
• laser emission power (max.), (in optical fiber connector output), W (2000)
• operating area
• X-direction , mm (1500)
• Y-direction, mm (3000)
• Z-direction, mm (200)
• Х, Y, Z axis position control accuracy, mm (±0,05)
• linear speed (max.)  Х-, Y-directions, m/min (60)
• thickness of cutting materials (max.) 
• structural steels, mm (15)
• stainless steel, mm (12)
• aluminum alloys, mm (10)

LASER WELDING, LOCAL HEAT TREATMENT AND WELDING DEPOSITION ML35 COMPLEX

WELDING, SURFACE LOCAL HEAT TREATMENT AND WELDING DEPOSITION OF THE MATERIALS IN THE FORM OF POWDER AND A WIRE ON THE SUBSTRATE OF ANY GEOMETRIC SHAPE

It is designed for the performance of line, shaped and annular welds, heating areas and welding deposition

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• laser type (ytterbium fiber laser)
• laser emission wavelength, μm (1,065–1,080)
• laser emission power (max.), W (2000)
• operating area
• X-direction, mm (2500)
• Y-direction, mm (1000)
• Z-direction, mm (800)
• shaft-type part length (max.), mm (2500)
• part diameter in a fitting location, mm (25–200)
• depth of penetration 
• structural steels, mm (2,5)
• stainless steels, mm (2)
•  aluminum alloys, mm (1,5)
• welded wire diameter, mm (0,6–1,6)
• number of powder feeder channels (2)
• disk rotation speed of the powder feeder, r/min (0,1–10)
• operating lift gas (argon or nitrogen)
• gas flow automatic control, l/min (0,1–30)
• alloying powder graining, μm (5–200)
• welded layer thickness (for self-fluxing powder of PG–10Н-01 type), mm (2)