TESTING & MEASUREMENT
Laser Auto-focus and Entry-Level Price
XRF Plating Analyzer
SciMed Ltd, whom represent
Bowman, a US manufacturer
of XRF quality control
instruments, has debuted
an important addition to
their suite of benchtop
XRF plating measurement
systems.
Bowman’s G Series XRF is a robust system
that precisely and quickly determines the
thickness and composition of zinc and zinc
alloys, as well as precious metals, on jewelry
and other accessories.
Its two most distinctive features are “bottomup”
measurement using a motorized Z-axis
with laser-based autofocus, and precision
video imaging. An available manual XY
stage with 1.5 X 1.5” travel facilitates easy
positioning of items to be tested.
Like others in the Bowman XRF portfolio,
G Series instruments simultaneously measure
up to 5 coating layers, 10 elements in each
layer; a total of 25 elements in all. Its wide
element range (13-92) makes it suited for
the testing of all transition metals: titanium,
nickel, zinc, palladium, silver, platinum, gold
– and others.
The standard G Series configuration includes
a single fixed collimator, solid-state PIN
detector, and long-life micro-focus x-ray
tube. As with all Bowman
models, the components can be upgraded to
include multiple collimators, a variable focal
camera, or an SDD detector.
To quantify coating thickness from the
detected photons, G Series systems run
advanced Xralizer software. Xralizer combines
intuitive controls with time-saving shortcuts,
extensive search capability, and "one-click"
reporting. The software also allows easy
creation of new applications by the user.
Equally important: G Series XRFs are
full-access instruments from the day of
install: there are no dongles or lock-outs
to complicate, delay, or add cost.
Bowman’s G Series desktop XRF was
designed for use by fine and fashion jewelry
manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
It is highly advantageous for users with
limited space - or budget limitations.
G Series XRFs are ideal both for plating
thickness measurement, and for analyzing
plating solutions.
Bowman is a leading manufacturer of
precision XRF coating measurement
systems, with a robust local service network
that provides same-day response for every
benchtop XRF requirement, worldwide.
Equipment evaluation, selection,
commissioning, maintenance and
modernization is provided for users of
all Bowman instruments, as well as other
major XRF brands.
Bowman
Superior technically.
Supported locally.
Manufactured in the USA.
UK contact:
SciMed Ltd Global Brands – Local Support
Telephone: 0161 4429963
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.scimed.co.uk
48 JUNE 2020
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