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Problems with Non-Destructive Surface X-ray Diffraction Residual Stress Measurement, Part 3

From Lambda Technologies
 

 

This article concerning errors in the measurement of the surface stress caused by the penetration of the x-ray beam is the third and final article in a series addressing the difficulties encountered in the measurement and interpretation of surface residual stress results obtained by x-ray diffraction.

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Because surface measurements are non-destructive, xray diffraction is often considered as a method of residual stress measurement for quality control testing. Unfortunately, errors caused by the... (Read More)
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