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Destructive Method

In early 80's PARA Electronics added another group of products to cater the Surface Finishing Industry. Destructive & Non-Destructive Coating/Plating thickness measuring instruments - GEDET, Delta Meter were introduced first. More additions followed upon successful acceptance by the Indian Industry. State of Art technology lead to introduction of microprocessor based 'Smart' Instruments like Smart GEDET, Smart Step etc. Click on any of the Sub-Groups on the left for a detailed description of these products.
 

 

 
  GEDET - General purpose Destructive Tester
 

GEDET is a versatile and sophisticated instrument for measurement of coatings of metal or alloy on substrates by electroplating or other methods. It is simple enough to be welcomed by operator of average skill when a large number of routine measurements on standard metallic coating are to be made. At the same time, it is sophisticated enough to be employed by a scientist for his investigation purposes on metallic and alloy coatings. It works on Coulometric principle. It has a very high accuracy and repeatability. It can measure thickness on flat or curved surfaces. GEDET also measures coating on known length of wire or pins using Acrylic cell which is supplied as an accessory.

 Standard Coating / Base combinations

Coating

Base

CADMIUM
CHROMIUM
COPPER
GOLD
LEAD
NICKEL
SILVER
THIN SILVER
TIN
TINPLATE
ZINC

Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Nickel, Steel
Aluminium, Brass, Cadmium, Copper, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Aluminium, Iron, Nickel, Non-metals, Steel
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Aluminium, Brass, Chromium, Copper, Silver, Steel
Aluminium, Brass, Chromium, Copper, Silver, Steel
Brass, Copper, Nickel, Tin
Brass, Copper, Nickel, Tin
Brass, Copper, Nickel, Steel
Steel
Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Nickel, Steel

Alloys: Lead/Tin (40/60), Tin/Zinc (78/22) Tin/Copper diffusion layer. Various Other Alloy  Combinations are also possible

Specifications

Measurement range

:

0 to 99.9 microns

Accuracy

:

+/- 7%

Readability

:

0.1 micron

Area of Deplating

:

Approx. 10mm2 Circular with 3.5mm Diameter gasket

Electrolyte Required

:

Approx. 2cc per measurement

Power

:

240/120V; 50/60 Hz AC, Single Phase, 12 VA

Main Frame

:

21W X 28D X 12H cm

Weight 

:

3 Kg. without cell stand/pump unit

     
 Accessories
 Electrolyte : Formulae for different Coating/Base combination provided with instrument.
 Acrylic Cell : For thickness of coating on wires and small parts.
 Gasket :  1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm etching diameter.


 

 
 SIDET - Simple Destructive Tester

 

SIDET is a versatile and sophisticated instrument for the measurement of coatings of metals as well as alloys applied on a substrate by electroplating or other methods. It fulfils a long standing need on the Indian market for a low cost, reliable and accurate coating thickness measuring instrument.

SIDET works on the Coloumetric principle. It has high accuracy and repeatability. It can measure thickness on thick and flat surfaces. SIDET also measures coatings on known length of wires. An acrylic cell with stainless steel cup is used for deplating the coatings on known length of wire. This is supplied as an accessory.

SIDET has a unique feature of Plate / Base combination (PBC) plug. Different PBC plugs are supplied for measurement of different platings. There are no menus, settings, or complicated controls to carry out the measurements. Simple, true to it's name, SIDET offers very easy operation. Use of pretested 2.5mm or 3.5mm dia gasket supplied with SIDET ensures accurate results.


 Standard Coating / Base combinations

Coating

Base

CADMIUM
CHROMIUM
COPPER
LEAD
NICKEL
SILVER / THIN SILVER
TIN
ZINC

Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Nickel, Steel
Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Aluminium, Iron, Nickel, Non-metals, Steel
Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Steel
Aluminium, Brass, Chromium, Copper, Steel
Brass, Copper, Nickel, Tin
Brass, Copper, Nickel, Tin
Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Nickel, Steel

 

  Specifications  

    

 Measurement range

:

0 to 999.9 microns

 Accuracy

:

Better than 7.5%

 Readability

:

0.1 micron

 Gasket Diameter

:

1.5 mm or 2.5 mm

 Area of Deplating

:

Approx. 5mm2 Circular with 2.5mm Diameter gasket

 Electrolyte Required

:

Less than 2cc

 Power

:

240V/120V AC, 50Hz

 Main Frame

:

265 L x 230 W x 170 H (mm)

 Weight 

:

Approx. 5 Kg with Stand

 

 

 

Smart GEDET is a versatile and sophisticated instrument for measurement of thickness of plated metals as well as alloys. It is the second generation of GEDET series. Ease in use and self calibration are the important features. It is simple for any operator of average skill to carry out large number of routine measurements.

Upto 99 readings can be stored in memory. Statistical parameters can be computed and displayed for the set of readings. 


Smart GEDET can be coupled to a PC for data logging with a COM serial interface. Alternatively a printer can be directly connected through a parallel port. Smart GEDET is supplied with Etching cell assembly, agitator pump assembly with stand. Adjustable X, Y & Z movements of this stand assembly enables user to measure on objects of variety of shapes & sizes.


Unique Features:

  • Destructive Plating/Coating Thickness Tester for metallic Coatings

  • Coloumetric Principle

  • Microprocessor based

  • Self Calibration

  • 20 stored Plating/Base combinations

  • Alphanumeric Display for set-up, Calibration, Printing, etc.

  • User friendly, simple to operate

  • Centronics Parallel Printer O/P and RS-232 output for data transfer to PC

  • Statistics: Min., Max., Average, Standard Deviation

 

 

 

Smart STEP can perform STEP test for Duplex and Triplex Nickel. Almost all Metallic coatings can be measured on Smart STEP in the normal GEDET mode.

In STEP test mode, it measures Bright and Semi-Bright Nickel layer thicknesses and the Electrochemical Potential between two Nickel layers. In normal Thickness testing mode, it offers accurate measurement of plating thickness of various metallic coatings on different base materials.

Smart STEP is a microprocessor based instrument with interactive LCD display for simultaneous measurements of Electrochemical Potential and Thickness in Microns. The accuracy of measurement is within +/- 10%. Smart Step prompts user to select the base material i.e either steel or copper. Once the etching is complete, it automatically stops and displays the potential in millivolts versus thickness along with computed value of step Voltage and individual layer thickness. The STEP voltage measurement is within +/- 10% of the reading mentioned on the standard. Calibration of Smart STEP is checked on Duplex Nickel Thickness Standard traceable to NCST.

Smart STEP stores the voltage readings on battery backed memory. Even after switching off the instrument, the data array is preserved. Data can be printed on any standard printer. The data array can be transferred to COM port of PC via RS-232 link. Data Retrieval Software is supplied to user for data transfer and storage.

Support Software to convert the millivolt readings in graphical form is an integral part of the software package. Smart STEP also provides recorder output of measured Electrochemical Potential. This Recorder output is available while the etching is underway. Y-T recorder and printer are supplied as option.

 Unique Features:

  • Simultaneous measurement of Plating Thickness and Electrochemical potential in Duplex and Triplex Nickel layers

  • Silver reference Electrode for electrochemical potential measurement

  • LCD to display for active measured values of electrochemical potential and thickness

  • Direct Recorder output

  • Data Transfer to PC for further processing and storage

  • Cost effective

  • Destructive plating and coating thickness tester for metallic coatings

  • Coloumetric Principle

  • Microprocessor Based

  • Self Calibration

  • More than 20 Plate/Base combinations stored

  • Alphanumeric display for setup, calibration and other menus

  • User friendly, simple to operate

  • Parallel printer output and RS-232 output available for data transfer to PC

  • Statistics: Min., Max., Standard Deviation, and Average

 

 

 

 

  • Acrylic Cell for use with GEDET, SIDET, Smart GEDET is most convenient to measure thickness on wires, small parts, etc.

  • Thickness Standards for calibration: copper, nickel, tin on steel or Copper base.

  • Customized semi-automatic Stand is suitable for measurements on outer and inner surfaces of cylindrical parts such as shells.

  • Manual version of the semi-automatic Stand described above is also available.







     
 

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