The commissioning of the new measurement technology from sentenso/Pulstec at our UAS in Wismar significantly expands the analytical possibilities in the field of metallic materials.
The mobile device enables the precise determination of residual stresses in metallic components. This is of great importance for technical components such as compression springs or screws, for example, as residual stresses have a significant influence on the mechanical behaviour, service life and reliability of such components.
In addition, the new measurement technology also allows phase analyses to be carried out on metallic materials. This is a decisive advantage, particularly in the case of high-alloy, high-strength spring steels: for example, the proportion of deformation martensite in relation to the existing austenite can be reliably determined. This information is of central importance for the evaluation of forming processes and for the development and optimisation of modern materials.
In addition to strengthening its research and analysis capabilities through the use of the X-ray diffractometer, the Materials Working Group is also expanding the possibilities for practical investigations in cooperation with industry partners and research projects. At the same time, Wismar University of Applied Sciences now has one of the best-equipped devices of its kind, with a total of three X-ray tubes that can be used to analyse a wide range of materials.