XIR-1800: Now with Real-Time Cooling Time Measurement

XIR-1800 Thermal Camera 

The XIR-1800 offers 120+ dB HDR imaging in the Short-Wave InfraRed (SWIR) spectrum. 

Now, featuring the innovative Cooling Time Tool, it enables real-time t8/5, t12/8, or other cooling time calculations. 

This data empowers engineers to make informed decisions during welding or Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) processes.

Key Features

  • First-ever real-time t8/5 or t12/8 cooling time measurement
  • Advanced algorithms for precise, assumption-free data
  • Real-time thermal measurements in and around the melt pool
  • Predict material properties with cooling rate insights
  • Temperature range: 300°C to over 6000°C

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Cooling Time GIF - Thermal Camera
Cooling Time GIF - Thermal Camera (2)
Cooling Time GIF - Thermal Camera (3)

Cooling Time in Metal AM

Metal AM involves building parts layer by layer, and controlling cooling rates is crucial for:

  • Achieving uniform mechanical properties throughout the build.

  • Avoiding defects caused by uneven cooling.

Cooling time measurement applies to both wire-based and powder-based processes, including:

  • Wire-Based Processes: GMAW-based WAAM, Plasma-Arc-based WAAM, Wire Laser AM (WLAM), Wire-based Electron Beam AM.

  • Powder-Based Processes: Laser DED, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Electron Beam AM.

For wire-based methods like WAAM and WLAM, cooling time measurement is particularly critical. Due to the layer-by-layer nature of these processes, cooling rates can vary significantly within a single build, making accurate monitoring essential.

Why Cooling Time Matters?

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