Traditional inspection methods are inefficient.
- Manual operations are time-consuming and labor-intensive.
- Manual tabulation is highly subjective.
Phenom ParticleX Fully Automated Integrated System for Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis in Steel
Provides a complete automation solution, integrating scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) into one system, achieving full-process automation from sample preparation, image acquisition, composition analysis to report generation. It can automatically identify and analyze tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of inclusion particles, performing classification and statistics according to international standards.
SOLUTION
4 Major Challenges in Steel NMI Control
Data dimensions are limited and incomplete.
- Fragmented information, incomplete dimensions
- Destructive sampling, non-reproducible
The hazards of inclusions are difficult to assess.
- Reduced strength, shortened service life
- Stress concentration, crack initiation
Significant pressure regarding standardization and compliance.
- A multitude of standards makes compliance difficult.
- Return risks arise with no means of traceability.
SOLUTION
Solutions
ParticleX Quantitatively Evaluates Non-Metallic Inclusions in the Steel Production Process
Among the various techniques for inclusion analysis, the method currently recognized worldwide as the most accurate and reliable involves the use of a fully automated, integrated, and rapid inclusion analyzer—specifically, the ParticleX Steel system—to detect and analyze inclusion particles.
Thanks to its unique capabilities for fully automated, integrated, and rapid inclusion analysis and reporting, this technology has gained widespread recognition across the global steel industry, with numerous published studies documenting successful applications in steel production.
CORE PRODUCT
ParticleX Steel Inclusion Analysis System
Core Value
Core Value
Aluminum-Killed Steel Inclusion Analysis
Aluminum deoxidation produces individual inclusions smaller than 10 microns or larger inclusion clusters. ParticleX automatically identifies, classifies, and statistics them, revealing deoxidizer and inclusion population variation patterns to support process control.
- Auto-identify alumina, spinel, TiN and more
- Ternary phase diagram for composition
- Statistics: count, area, index and more
- SEM imaging of clusters and cubic forms
High Manganese Steel Performance Analysis
Aluminum content significantly affects inclusion type and morphology in high-manganese TWIP steel. ParticleX quantitatively analyzes inclusion evolution patterns, supporting precise design of automotive lightweight materials.
- Precise aluminum content control to avoid large hard inclusions damaging toughness
Superalloy Inclusion Control
Superalloys are used in extreme environments such as aerospace and energy power, with stringent cleanliness requirements. ParticleX performs large-area detection of inclusion types and size distributions in alloys such as C276 and 800H, determining whether materials meet service requirements.
- Auto-classify and statistics inclusion types and quantities
- Size distribution histogram for intuitive data display
- Single-particle EDS spectra for precise characterization
- Determine whether material cleanliness meets standards
APPLICATION CASE
Application Cases
SERVICE
Services
The ParticleX system offers highly flexible customization services, ensuring that analysis processes, classification rules, and data reports can precisely match your specific requirements. At its core is a highly open software platform that allows you to tailor the system to your specific steel types, processes, and application scenarios.
Custom Identification & Classification Rules
The core of system customization, allowing adjustment or creation of new analysis workflows based on requirements without relying on factory presets.
Custom Data Reports & Visualization
The system automatically converts complex data into clear, intuitive reports, with both content and format customizable.
One-Click Standardized Report Generation
The system deeply integrates industry standards, enabling one-click generation of standardized authoritative reports.
Personalized User Interface & Workflow
The system can be locked in fully automatic mode for daily quality inspection, or switched to manual electron microscopy mode for failure analysis and research, achieving multi-purpose use from a single machine.
RESOURCE CENTER
Resource Center
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