X-ray Diffraction

Compact Eulerian cradle

Compact Eulerian cradle
Compact Eulerian cradle

This Eulerian cradle integrates phi and chi rotations, as well as z translation into one compact sample stage.

It can be mounted to any vertical D8 ADVANCE with DAVINCI with a measurement circle of at least 500 mm. The stage is fully integrated in the DIFFRACplus measurement software.

Specifications

  • Motorized Chi movement: from -5° to 95° with step size 0.02°
  • Motorized Phi rotation: from -360° to 360° with step size 0.001°
  • Manual Z-translation: 2 mm
  • Load capacity of 250 g
  • Bayonet fixture for alignment free switching to other sample stages

Optional accessories

  • Manual X-Y stage
  • Dial indicator for height positioning
  • Double laser assembly for positioning

Some typical applications

  • Residual stress determination (psi- or omega-mode)
  • Texture investigations