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WARRANTY
Terms and Conditions applying to all PACE Technologies Products
PACE TECHNOLOGIES MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. Any description of the goods sold hereunder, including any
reference to Buyer’s specifications and any description in catalogs, circulars and other written material
published by PACE Technologies, is the sole purpose of identifying such goods and shall not create an express
warranty that the goods shall conform to such description.
2. LIABILITY CAP:
PACE Technologies maximum aggregate liability for loss and damage arising under, resulting from or in
connection with the supply or use of the Equipment and Consumables provided under this purchase, or from
the performance or breach of any obligation (s) imposed hereunder, whether such liability arises from any one
or more claims or actions for breach of contract, tort, (including negligence), delayed completion, warranty,
indemnity, strict liability or otherwise, unless otherwise limited by the terms hereof, shall be limited to one
hundred percent (100%) of the purchase price.
3. DELIVERY:
Customer assumes and shall bear the risk of all loss or damage to the Products from every cause whatsoever,
whether or not insured, and title to such Products shall pass to Customer upon PACE Technologies delivery of
the Products to the common carrier of Pace Technologies choice, or the carrier specified in writing by
Customer, for shipment to Customer. Any claims for breakage, loss, delay, or damage shall be made to the
carrier by the Customer and Pace Technologies will render customer reasonable assistance in prosecuting such
claims.
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4. ACCEPTANCE:
Customer shall inspect the Products promptly upon receipt of delivery. Unless customer objects in
writing within thirty (30) business days thereafter, customer shall be deemed to have accepted the
Products. All claims for damages, errors, or shortage in Products delivered shall be made by Customer in
writing within such five (5) business day period. Failure to make any claim timely shall constitute
acceptance of the Products.
5. PAYMENT:
Customer agrees to provide timely payment for the Products in accordance with the terms of payment set
forth on the reverse side hereof or in any proposal submitted herewith. If any payment is not paid on or
before its due date, Customer shall pay interest on such late payment from the due date until paid at the
lesser of 12% per annum or the maximum rate allowed by law.
6. DEFAULT:
If Buyer is in default (including, but not limited to, the failure by Buyer to pay all amounts due and
payable to Seller) under the work or purchase order or any other agreement between Buyer and Seller,
Buyer’s rights under the warranty shall be suspended during any period of such default and the original
warranty period will not be extended beyond its original expiration date despite such suspension of
warranty rights.
7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
This agreement has been made in and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. These terms
and conditions and the description of the Products on the reverse side hereof or in any proposal submitted
herewith constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to this sale and
supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, inducements or representations,
expressed or implied, written or oral, between the parties with respect hereto. Any term or provision of
this Agreement may be amended, and any observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived, only
by a writing signed by the party to be bounds. The waiver by a party of any breach shall not be deemed
to constitute a waiver of any other breach. Should suit be brought on this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of suit including costs and
attorneys’ fees incurred on appeal or in collection of any judgment.
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Introduction i
Warranty ii
5.0 Calibration 11
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MD50 camera should also be loaded (may need to wait a several seconds)
Check Device Manager to see if MD50 camera is installed
Type in Device Manager and check that MD50 camera is installed (if not please contact your IT support
team
Select Yes
Cancel
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1. Capture>Capture/Display>Start Camera
2. Capture>Capture/Display>Select Source
3. Capture>Capture/Display>
-Set Capture size
-Set Capture format
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5.0 Calibration
Calibration
1. Capture scale with microscope in the x-axis direction for each objective
2. Save to identify x-axis and objective magnification (e.g. 40-X-axis)
3. Repeat for y-axis direction at each magnification
4. Open objective image to calibrate File > Open. Open both X-axis and Y-axis images
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Measurement:
1. Straight line: Distance between two end points of a straight line
2. Angle: Degrees between two straight lines
3. Curved Length: Length of an irregular object
4. Area: Area of an enclosed shape, outline with any one of the tools provided in the software.
5. Radius: Click on three points on the boundary of the object to get the circle radius.
6. Perimeter: Length of the line surrounding an object.
7. Area by Key: Area of a surface, measured by a line draw in by the arrow keys of the keyboard
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image where the measurements are to be done.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration at the bottom of the page in the drop down combo box.
3. Click on the Measurement icon either from the Toolbar or from the
Menu-bar.
4. A dialogue box will open
5. Select a parameter to be measured from the drop down combo box.
6. Make measurement
7. Click on Report to save and view measurements in Report Tool.
8. The Sample information Window will appear. Fill in the required information.
9. Click on EXCEL to send the measurements into Microsoft Excel
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10. Click on DELETE ALL to delete all of the measurements in the grid.
11. Click on DELETE to delete the selected measurement from the grid.
12. Click on EXIT to exit from the Measurement module.
LENGTH:
Click on the left button of the mouse on the starting point of the object and drag the clicked mouse to the
last point. Zoom Preview is available to identify the two points.
CURVED LENGTH:
Move the clicked mouse smoothly on the object and release the button on the last point. The moment the
mouse is released, the results will be displayed.
ANGLE:
Click three points on the object to get an angle between two lines.
RADIUS:
Click on three points on the boundary of the object to get the circle radius.
PERIMETER:
Draw a line around the object and release the mouse when the original starting point is near. The line
automatically meets the original coordinates (starting point) and the result gets displayed immediately.
AREA:
Four tools are available to outline the object to be measured. These are Rectangle, Circle, Free Hand Line
Movement and Arrow Keys. Zoom Preview is available for the line movement.
Rectangle: This is a tool to get an approximate and quick area of the object which is rectangular in
shape or fits in rectangle. Draw a rectangle from the upper left corner to the bottom right corner.
Circle: This is applicable to circular objects and is useful to get an approximate and quick result.
Draw a circle, which encloses the object. The moment you release the button of the mouse, results are
displayed.
Freehand: Useful for irregular shaped objects. Outline precisely the object and release the left button
of the mouse when the line is near to the starting coordinates (starting point). The line will
automatically meet the starting point to enclose the area of the object. Results are displayed once the
button of mouse is released.
Area By Keyboard: This tool is controlled with the help of the four arrow keys provided on the
keyboard. Since Zoom Preview is available, move lines precisely pixel by pixel with the help of the
arrow keys. The line should be drawn on the outer boundary of the object. To start the line, press the
left button of the mouse. Use arrow keys to change the direction of the line. Once the line joins the
starting point, press the ENTER key. The result gets displayed.
Angle between two lines: Draw two lines on the edges of the object to know the angle between them.
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Step 1:
File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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Step 6. Make measurement by Clicking and dragging from point A to point B on image (use box in
Measurement screen for magnified image of cursor positioning for more accurate positioning)
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Selection of Objects:
Three options are provided to specify the gray scale/ intensity range that defines the objects to be identified
and counted.
MANUAL: Select this option if you want to manually mark the intensity range in the count window.
AUTO BRIGHT: Select this option if you want the software to automatically set the gray scale / intensity
range for the objects to be identified. This option will assume that these objects are brighter than the
background.
AUTO DARK: Select this option if you want the software to automatically set the gray scale / intensity
range for the objects to be identified. This option will assume that these objects are darker than the
background.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for particle measurements.
2 Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Particle icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Choose “Automatic Bright” or “Automatic Dark” to select what to detect objects with the
background being the opposite. Choose “Manual” if you want to manually threshold (fill with red
color) the particles. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both the scroll bars till
all the particles are properly pseudo colored (filled with the color red).
5. The moment the dialogue box opens dark particles are selected by default (in most cases Brightfield
illumination is used to obtain the image)
6. Move the mouse to the object of interest. Click the left button on the mouse to obtain the results.
7. The procedure can be repeated an unlimited number of times to obtain the results on the other
particles of interest.
8. The results are displayed in a grid. The available measurements are:
-Length
-Width
-Area
-Aspect ratio
-Roundness
-Shape
-Orientation
-Elongation
-Equal circular diameter
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Step 1:
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3. Click on the Particle icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Choose “Automatic Bright” or “Automatic Dark” to select what to detect objects with the background
being the opposite. Choose “Manual” if you want to manually threshold (fill with red color) the particles.
A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both the scroll bars till all the particles are
properly pseudo colored (filled with the color red).
5. The moment the dialogue box opens dark particles are selected by default (in most cases Brightfield
illumination is used to obtain the image)
6. Move the mouse to the object of interest. Click the left button on the mouse to obtain the results.
8. The procedure can be repeated an unlimited number of times to obtain the results on the other particles of
interest.
9. The results are displayed in a grid. The available measurements are:
-Length
-Width
-Area
-Aspect ratio
-Roundness
-Shape
-Orientation
-Elongation
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6.3 Segmentation
Segmentation is a method of image partitioning based on the intensity / gray scale range of its componets.
Since a phase is detected and its area is estimated on the basis of its intensity/ gray scale, an option for
delineating phases from the histogram is provided. Multiple phases are identified by colored overlays and
can be simultaneously displayed in the same field of view. The results and images displayed get stored in the
industrial standard automatically.
To distinguish the phases filters like despeckle, smoothing etc can be used before doing the phase analysis.
A histogram for gray scale images is created once you open the Segmentation Module. The X-axis
represents intensity scale between 0-255. The Y-axis represents number of pixels in the image.
HISTOGRAM: Phase allows the user to designate up to ten different threshold settings to identify material
phases and name each of these phases. The color between two lines signifies a particular phase.
INTENSITY: The gray scale/ intensity range of the current phase gets displayed continuously in the
dialogue box.
SELECTED PHASE: This property enables the user to obtain the percentage area of a specific range of
intensity just by clicking the mouse. All previous operations have to be deleted and Preview should be on
None.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for segmentation analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Segmentation icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. The intensity distribution (histogram) for the current image will appear.
5. The histogram will have one movable line. The line can be adjusted. To move this line, place the
cursor over the line and click the left mouse button. The cursor will change into a directional arrow.
Drag the line to the new position by moving the mouse with the left mouse button pressed. Release
the left mouse button at the new position.
6. Click NEW for the second phase. A second line will appear. The color of the second phase can be
changed with a mouse click on the color box; otherwise, a default color will appear.
7. The second line can be adjusted in the same as before in step 5. Repeat the procedure for the
additional phases.
8. Press DELETE to delete the last phase.
9. To restart the entire operation, click RESET.
10. The nomenclature for each phase can be changed by clicking on EDIT.
11. Results are displayed in percentage area and total area of each phase.
12. Click on any phase to change the name.
13. To plot the data click on GRAPH
14. To show the result of a single phase automatically, click on the specific phase of interest and click on
SELECTED PHASE. The results will appear and can be printed.
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EXAMPLE of Segmentation
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3 Click on the Segmentation icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. The intensity distribution (histogram) for the current image will appear.
5. The histogram will have one movable line. The line can be adjusted. To move this line, place the cursor
over the line and click the left mouse button. The cursor will change into a directional arrow. Drag the
line to the new position by moving the mouse with the left mouse button pressed. Release the left mouse
button at the new position.
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6. Click NEW for the second phase. A second line will appear. The color of the second phase can be
changed with a mouse click on the color box; otherwise, a default color will appear.
7. The second line can be adjusted in the same as before in step 5. Repeat the procedure for the
additional phases.
8. Press DELETE to delete the last phase.
9. To restart the entire operation, click RESET.
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10. The nomenclature for each phase can be changed by clicking on EDIT.
11. Results are displayed in percentage area and total area of each phase.
12. Click on any phase to change the name.
13. To show the result of a single phase automatically, click on the specific phase of interest
(CURRENT) and click on SELECTED PHASE. The results will appear and can be printed.
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Grain size comparison is a method for determining the grain size by comparing specimen image to
standardized charts. Grain size charts from 1 to 8 are included with this software package.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select Grain Comparison method.
5. Different grids with numbers from 1 to 8 are available. Impose various grids and choose the one that
matches best to the captured image. The grain size will be reported accordingly. Note that the image
should have a magnification of 100X in order to obtain a valid comparison.
6. To save the report, click on REPORT
7. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
8. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select Grain Comparison method.
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5. Different grids with numbers from 1 to 8 are available. Impose various grids and choose the one
that matches best to the captured image. The grain size will be reported accordingly. Note that the
image should have a magnification of 100X in order to obtain a valid comparison.
6.
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Individual grain size can be determined by tracing the outline of a specific grain.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select Manual method.
5. To find the grain size for an individual grain, first click and drag a line on the boundary of the grain
with the mouse. The moment the mouse is released, the line automatically joins to the starting point.
The grain number is automatically calculated.
6. To add data click on ADD.
7. To save the report, click on REPORT
8. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
9. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select Manual method.
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5. To find the grain size for an individual grain, first click and drag a line on the boundary of the grain
with the mouse. The moment the mouse is released, the line automatically joins to the starting
point. The grain number is automatically calculated.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select Grain Selection method.
5. Click on SET THESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
till all the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled with red). Click on OK.
6. Select the grain by clicking the mouse in the middle of the grain. The Grain Number is automatically
calculated and the corresponding data will appear in the text box.
7. To delete the data from the data grid, click on DELETE ALL. To undo previous operations, click on
UNDO.
8. To save the report, click on REPORT
9. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
10 Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select Grain Selection method.
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5. Click on SET THESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
till all the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled with red). Click on OK.
6. Select the grain by clicking the mouse in the middle of the grain. The Grain Number is automatically
calculated and the corresponding data will appear in the text box.
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7. To delete the data from the data grid, click on DELETE ALL. To undo previous operations, click on
UNDO.
8. To save the report, click on REPORT
9. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
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10. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select ALA Grain method.
5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
until all of the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled in red). Click OK.
6. Click on MEASURE. Detailed results of each grain are displayed in the data grid. Every grain will
acquire a different color according to its size. Click on COLOR DISTRIBUTION to obtain the color
chart for each size.
7. To save the report, click on REPORT
8. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
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9. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select ALA Grain method.
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5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
until all of the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled in red). Click OK
6. Click on MEASURE. Detailed results of each grain are displayed in the data grid. Every grain will
acquire a different color according to its size. Click on COLOR DISTRIBUTION to obtain the color
chart for each size.
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This method is recommended by ASTM for samples which have a poor etch, as well as for samples where the boundaries
are either darker or less dark. In both cases the Automatic Method is not recommended for these samples.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select MANUAL CIRCLE ASTM method.
5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
until all of the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled in red). Click OK.
6. Click DRAW CIRCLES. Three circles appear on the image.
7. Click the mouse on the points of the grain boundaries which are intercepting (touching) the circular
lines. Small circles are formed once you click the mouse on an individual point.
8. Once all the points of the grain boundaries are marked, click APPLY. The average grain size is
calculated automatically and is displayed.
9. Click ADD to place in grid.
10. To save the report, click on REPORT.
11. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
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12. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
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5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll
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7.Click the mouse on the points of the grain boundaries which are intercepting (touching) the circular
lines. Small circles are formed once you click the mouse on an individual point.
8.Once all the points of the grain boundaries are marked, click APPLY. The average grain size is
calculated automatically and is displayed.
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This method is particularly well suited for measuring austenitic grain size of high alloy steels in general and specially for
high alloy tool steels.
This method is recommended by ASTM for samples which have a poor etch, as well as for samples where the boundaries
are either darker or less dark. In both cases the Automatic Method is not recommended for these samples.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select MANUAL LINE ASTM method.
5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
until all of the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled in red). Click OK.
6. Click DRAW INTERCEPTS. Several intercepts appear on the image.
7. Click the mouse on the points of the grain boundaries which are intercepting (touching) the circular
lines. Small circles are formed once you click the mouse on an individual point. Continue the
procedure until all the points are marked.
8. Click on MEASURE. The software will automatically measure the distance between the points. The
average grain size will be displayed.
9. Click ADD to place in grid.
10. To save the report, click on REPORT.
11. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
12. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
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5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll
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7. Click the mouse on the points of the grain boundaries which are intercepting (touching) the circular
lines. Small circles are formed once you click the mouse on an individual point. Continue the
procedure until all the points are marked.
8. Click on MEASURE. The software will automatically measure the distance between the points. The
average grain size will be displayed.
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Automated Circle grain size analysis is a fast and convenient method for grain boundaries that are well defined through
proper polishing and etching.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select AUTOMATICCIRCLE ASTM method.
5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
until all of the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled in red). Click OK.
6. Click on DRAW INTERCEPTS. Three circles of different radius (as per ASTM guidelines) are drawn
according to the calibration selected. The software will automatically calculate the distance between
interceptions on the three circles. The average grain number is calculated and displayed.
7. Click ADD to place in grid.
8. To save the report, click on REPORT.
9. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
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10. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select AUTOMATIC CIRCLE ASTM method.
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5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll
bars until all of the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled in red). Click OK.
6. Click on DRAW INTERCEPTS. Three circles of different radius (ASTM guidelines) are drawn
according to the calibration selected. The software will automatically calculate the distance between
interceptions on the three circles. The average grain is calculated.
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Automated Line grain size analysis is a fast and convenient method for grain boundaries that are well defined through
proper polishing and etching.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for grain size measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Grain Size icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Grain Size Measurement dialogue box will open. Select AUTOMATICLINE ASTM method.
5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll bars
until all of the boundaries are properly pseudo colored (filled in red). Click OK.
6. Click MEASURE. Several lines will be drawn automatically and the software will perform the
calculations.
7. If the number of lines has to be increased or decreased for your application, go to No. of Lines and
change the number.
8. The angle of the lines can also be changed from 1 to 90 degrees. This may be required for elongated
grains.
9. Click ADD to place in grid.
10. To save the report, click on REPORT.
11. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
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12. 12. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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5. Click on SET THRESHOLD. A new platform with two scroll bars will appear. Move both scroll
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6. Click MEASURE. Several lines will be drawn automatically and the software will perform the
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7. If the number of lines has to be increased or decreased for your application, go to No. of Lines and
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8. The angle of the lines can also be changed from 1 to 90 degrees. This may be required for elongated
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6.5 Decarburization
This module measures the depth or width of decarburization (for example when carbon is burnt from the surface of a steel
during heat treating). As the decarburized surface layer can influence the properties of the finished product, it is important
to be able to analyze it.
Compared with traditional manual techniques, this method can provide a significant improvement in laboratory
productivity. The method is based on ASTM E-1077.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for the decarburization measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Decarb icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Choose the radio tab for
-Complete Decarb
-Partial Decarb
-Total Decarb
5. Activate PARTIAL DECARB. Draw a line from the starting point to the end point of the partial
decarb zone on the captured image.
6. Activate COMPLETE DECARB. Draw a line from the starting point to the end point of the compete
decarb zone on the captured image. A blue line displays the width of the partial decarb and the red
line represents the complete decarb width.
7. Click on TOTAL DECARB. The total of both the partial and complete decarb is displayed in the
results window for field 1.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 to add more fields.
9. If you only require the complete decarb measurement, activate COMPLETE DECARB.
10. Draw one or more lines on the compete decarb layer.
11. To save the report, click on REPORT.
12. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
13. 13. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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5. Activate PARTIAL DECARB. Draw a line from the starting point to the end point of the partial
decarb zone on the captured image.
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6. Activate COMPLETE DECARB. Draw a line from the starting point to the end point of the compete
decarb zone on the captured image. A blue line displays the width of the partial decarb and the red
line represents the complete decarb width.
7.Click on TOTAL DECARB. The total of both the partial and complete decarb is displayed in the results
window for Field 1.
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6.6 Nodularity
This module is designed to analyze spheroidal graphite (nodules) in cast iron. The nodules are separated from non-nodules
on predefined spherodicity. Nodules acquire blue color and non-nodules a coded in red. Nodules form (designated by
Roman numbers from I to VI) and size (designated by Arabic numbers 1 to 8) are reported along with the calculated
nodules/sq mm.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the cast iron image for nodularity measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Nodularity icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Click on ANALYSIS and a new dialogue box for Roundness Limit is displayed. The present range for
roundness highlights the nodules as blue and non-nodules with red. If the results are not satisfactory,
move the lines until the nodules are separated from non-nodules. Click OK.
5. Click ADD to add additional data fields.
6. To display the measurements select NODULARIY, DIAMETER (1-8) or FORM (I-VI).
7. To show the range, click on RANGE (area, roundness, perimeter/area)
8. To save the report, click on REPORT.
9. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
10. 10. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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3. Click on the Nodularity icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Click on ANALYSIS and a new dialogue box for Roundness Limit is displayed. The present range
for roundness highlights the nodules as blue and non-nodules with red. If the results are not
satisfactory, move the lines until the nodules are separated from non-nodules. Click OK.
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Nodularity
Diameter (shape)
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Noduarity – Selected Coating is a method for reducing the area for the image analysis or ROI (reduction in image).
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Select the Nodularity measurement feature
4. Select radio button “Selected Part”
5. Click and drag box around area of interest
6. Adjust left and right thresholding bars to choose area.
7. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
Select Nodularity
Measurement
Click on “Selected
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draw a rectangle around
the area of interest
Click on Report
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Set thresholding
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Nodularity Data
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6.7 Flake
This module is designed to analyze graphite flake length, width, distribution and percentage in gray cast iron as per ASTM
A-247-67.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the gray cast iron image for flake measurement.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Nodularity icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Three options are available to identify graphite flakes for further analysis:
-MANUAL
-AUTOMATIC DARK
-AUTOMATIC BRIGHT
5. Automatic Bright and Automatic Dark have present intensity ranges to identify the flakes. If all the
necessary flakes do not automatically fill with the color red, change to the MANUAL detection mode
and adjust the threshold scroll bars until all the flakes are pseudo-colored. Click OK.
6. After setting the intensity range, click MEASURE. The results are displayed in the grid.
7. To analyze the flake type, choose AUTOMATIC from Flake Type in the window. Flake Type Results
will show the percentage of Type A,B,C,D,E and Combined.
8. Click ADD to add additional data fields.
9. To save the report, click on REPORT.
10. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
11. 11. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Nodularity icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Three options are available to identify graphite flakes for further analysis:
-MANUAL
-AUTOMATIC DARK
-AUTOMATIC BRIGHT
5. Automatic Bright and Automatic Dark have present intensity ranges to identify the flakes. If all the
necessary flakes do not automatically fill with the color red, change to the MANUAL detection mode
and adjust the threshold scroll bars until all the flakes are pseudo-colored. Click OK.
6. After setting the intensity range, click MEASURE. The results are displayed in the grid.
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7. To analyze the flake type, choose AUTOMATIC from Flake Type in the window. Flake Type
Results will show the percentage of Type A,B,C,D,E and Combined.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Load the coating thickness image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Coating Thickness icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Open Pseudo Color Method tag.
5. Choose either HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL line as per image position.
6. Click on SELECT
7. A set Range dialogue box will appear with two cursors. Move these cursors until the desired
thickness is detected.
8. Click on OK.
9. Click on ADD to place data into grid.
10. To save the report, click on REPORT.
11. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
12. 12. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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3. Click on the Coating Thickness icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
5. Choose either HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL line as per image position. The analysis lines will be
drawn in the direction selected.
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6. Click on SELECT
7. A set Range dialogue box will appear with two cursors. Move these cursors until the desired
thickness is detected.
8. Click on OK.
9. Click on ADD to place data into grid.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Load the coating thickness image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Coating Thickness icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Open PARALLEL Method tag.
5. Choose Orientation of the coating.
6. Click on SELECT
7. A new dialogue box with two cursors will appear. Two lines will be placed on the image. Move the
first line to the front edge of the coating and then move the second line to the back edge of the
coating. Click OK.
8. The thickness of the layer will be displayed.
9. Click ADD to transfer the results to the grid.
10. Repeat for 5-8 for additional layers.
11. To save the report, click on REPORT.
12. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
13. 13. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Coating Thickness icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
5. Choose Orientation of the coating. Line will be drawn in the direction selected.
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6. Click on SELECT
7. A new dialogue box with two cursors will appear. Two lines will be placed on the image. Move the
first line to the front edge of the coating and then move the second line to the back edge of the
coating. Click OK.
8. The thickness of the layer will be displayed.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Load the coating thickness image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window.
3. Click on the Coating Thickness icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Open TRACE Method tag.
5. Activate USING MOUSE button.
6. Click on DRAW TRACE (draw both lines do not cancel to proceed-see next step)
7. A new dialogue box with instructions will appear.
8. Click left and hold mouse button at the starting point of the upper part of the first coating layer. Drag
the clicked mouse slowly to the end of the layer.
9. Similarly click and hold the left button on the mouse at starting point of the next coating layer,
dragging the mouse to the end of the second layer. This will automatically draw the MAX & MIN
thickness points and display the results in the grid.
10. To transfer the data for the first coating to the grid click ADD
11. If additional layers are required repeat steps 5-9.
12. To save the report, click on REPORT.
13. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
14. 14. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Coating Thickness icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
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6. Click on DRAW TRACE (draw both lines do not cancel to proceed-see next step)
8. Click left and hold mouse button at the starting point of the upper part of the first coating layer. Drag
the clicked mouse slowly to the end of the layer.
9. Similarly click and hold the left button on the mouse at starting point of the next coating layer,
dragging the mouse to the end of the second layer. This will automatically draw the MAX & MIN
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10. To transfer the data for the first coating to the grid click ADD
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PROCEDURE:
1. Load the coating thickness image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the
bottom of the Window
3. Click on the “Selected Coating” from the Measurement drop down box
4. Select radio button “Selected Part”
5. Click and drag box around area of interest
7. Adjust left and right thresholding bars to choose area.
8. Choose horizontal or vertical measurement lines.
9. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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6.9 Inclusion
Using Material Plus software the user can identify the following types of inclusions:
Each type is further classified into Thin and Heavy based on the width parameters.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the inclusion image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Inclusion icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Click SET THERSHOLD. A new window will pop open. Adjust the lines to set the minimum and
maximum range for the threshold. Click OK.
5. To save the report, click on REPORT.
6. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
7. 7. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Inclusion icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Click SET THERSHOLD. A new window will pop open. Adjust the lines to set the minimum and
maximum range for the threshold. Click OK.
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6. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
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7. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
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6.10 Porosity
The porosity module recognizes and measures the porosity of a material according to ASTM B276. The number of pores
is counted along with their percentage and min/max perimeter and area for each pore.
PROCEDURE:
1. Load the porous sample image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Click on the Porosity icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar
4. Click AUTOMATIC to have the software determine the pores. Click SET THRESHOLD to set the
intensity range manually. Adjust the lines in the pop up window until all of the pores have been
properly detected with the pseudo color. Press OK.
5. To display the porosity results, click on DISPLAY RESULT.
6. Click on ADD to place data into grid.
7. To see a graphically representation of the data, click on GRAPH.
8. To save the report, click on REPORT.
9. A sample information window will appear. Fill the required information. Click on “Save Data For
Report Tool”
10. 10. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
1. File > Open (select image) or Capture > TWAIN Acquire (for live image)
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3. Click on the Porosity icon either from the Toolbar or from the Menu-bar.
4. Click AUTOMATIC to have the software determine the pores. Click SET THRESHOLD to set the
intensity range manually. Adjust the lines in the pop up window until all of the pores have been
properly detected with the pseudo color. Press OK.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Load the image for analysis.
2. Select the appropriate saved calibration scales from the drop down list at the bottom of the Window
3. Select the Porosity measurement feature
4. Select radio button “Selected Part”
5. Click and drag box around area of interest
6. Adjust left and right thresholding bars to choose area.
7. Click on “TO EXCEL” to see the result in Excel.
Select Porosity
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Click on Result
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REPORT TOOL
The Report Tool is used to customize reports.
2. Report Format Window will open. Predefined formats are available or a NEW blank format can be created.
-Select: this command is used for selecting any object in the report or deselecting the options which are already
selected.
-Text: this command is used to add text to the report. To add text, choose Text option from the Draw menu
and click on the report. A test area with a blinking cursor will appear. Start typing. If the area does not
increase while typing, drag the text area by clicking on the surrounding dots of the test area.
-Line: this command is used to draw a line in the report. Choose Line option from the Draw menu and start
dragging the mouse in report. It will draw the lines. Double click to deselect tool.
-Arrow: this command is used to draw an arrow in different angles in the report tool. Choose Arrow option
from the Draw menu. An arrow window will appear, where the user can change and select different
properties and parameters of an arrow, such as height, width, hollow or transparent; direction – up, down,
left, right, and color of the arrow. After selecting this command, go to the report and click the left mouse
button in the place where you want to have an arrow. To deselect the arrow command, go to the draw menu
and choose select. The arrow can also be rotated after drawing it in the report from the Edit menus.
-Ellipse: this command is used to draw an elliptical shape in the report. Go to the Draw menu, choose
Ellipse and start dragging the mouse to draw an ellipse. Double click to deselect tool.
-Rectangle: this command is used to draw a rectangle shape in the report tool. Go to the Draw menu, choose
Rectangle and start dragging the mouse to draw a rectangle. To deselect the tool just double click.
-Highlight: this command is used to draw a highlighted transparent yellow rectangular area to highlight any
object. Go to Draw menu, choose Highlight and start dragging. Double click to deselect tool.
-Stamp: this command is used to draw various stamps such as Approved, Checked, etc., which can be
chosen from the stamp’s sub menu. Go to Draw menu, Stamp option and chose the stamp. After choosing,
drag the mouse on the report, it will draw the stamp. Double click to deselect tool .
-Add Header: this command is used to add a textual message on the top of the report as a header. Go to Draw
menu, choose Add Header. In the report page drag to draw and add the text. Double click to deselect tool.
-Add Footer: this command is used to add a textual message on the bottom of the report as a footer. Go to
Draw menu, choose Add Header. In the report page drag to draw and add the text. Double click to deselect
tool.
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Inserting Pages
By default the Report Tool is a single paged document, however extra pages can be inserted by going to Pages
>Insert After or Insert Before. To insert a page after the current page Choose Insert After. To insert a page
before the current page Choose Insert Before.
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Step 1: Open Device Manager by typing “Device Manager” in Search programs and files
Step 2:
- Insert MSHOT Camera CD Disk
- Plug in the USB cable to the camera
-Double click on “Image Devices” or camera name
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