CMI900

COATINGS
Cost-effective, rapid XRF coating thickness
measurement and elemental analysis

Robust / Easy to Use / Total Reliability

CMI900: Guaranteeing quality and reducing costs
CMI900
900 X-ray fluorescence (XRF)

X-rays form part of the electromagnetic

spectrum and are expressed in terms of
their energy (kilo electron volts - keV) or
An electron is ejected from a low
energy level (see diagram) and a space
is created. As a result an electron from a
wavelength (nanometers - nm). higher energy level fall into this space.

X-ray fluorescence is a consequence The difference in energy produced as

of changes that take place within the electron moves between these
an atom. A stable atom comprises a levels is released as secondary X-rays
nucleus and the electrons orbiting it. which are characteristic of the element.
Orbiting electrons are organised into This process is called X-ray fluorescence.
shells: each shell is made up of electrons
with the same energy. When a high
energy incident (primary) X-ray collides
with an atom it disturbs this stability.
Electronics Metal Finishing Metal Alloy
Au SnPb Sn % Au % Cr % Au
Ni Ni Ni Ag Cr % Ni % Fe % Ag
Cu Cu Ag Cu ZnFe Zn NiP Corrosion % Cu % Ni % Cu X-ray
% Zn % Mo % Zn tube
Epoxy Epoxy Ceramic Epoxy Solderability Fe Fe Fe Resistance
Au TiN TiAlN Cr Wear/Heat Assay and ID
Pd Au Tool-steel W-carbide Fe Resistance
Au Ni Ni Ni Electrical Detector
Cu Cu-alloy Cu Contact Cr
Pd Ni AuCuCd Metal alloy composition
NiP ZrCN Cu Ni Cosmetic
Ni Al Surface Finish Brass Al Cu Finish
and identification
Rapid, non-destructive analysis of
Cu jewellery and other alloys
How does the CMI900 use X-ray fluorescence?
Top layer: Electrical and electronic components Metal Finishing
• Precious metal alloy assay
Au (gold) coating
thickness
Increase productivity with better process control Minimise production cost of the plating
• Karat analysis • The X-ray tube bombards the sample with excitation photons
Second layer: • Component reliability assurance
process and maximise production output
• Material identification • The detector measures the secondary, or fluoresced X-rays
Pd (palladium)
coating thickness
– Solder alloy composition • Speed and simplicity of analysis • The X-ray’s intensity determines the thickness and/or composition
and thickness measurement – Single or multi elements coating
Third layer:
thickness analysis and coating Benefits of analysis by X-ray fluorescence
Ni (nickel) coating
• Lifetime product assurance through
thickness
Fourth layer:
optimised quality control
composition
• Minimal or no sample preparation
Substrate For example:
– Analysis of up to 4 layers
• Non destructive analysis
– Analysis of gold and palladium
– Plating bath analysis
• Wide range of element determination, Ti to U 22 92

thickness of electrical contacts • Analysis of solids and solutions

– Coating thickness of NiP layer on • Rapid analysis: results in seconds
computer hard discs • Qualitative, semi-quantitative and full quantitative analysis
• Easy to use with only minimal training

CMI900 CMI900
Coating Thickness Analysis As easy as...

1 Place samples on analysis table

• Non-destructive analysis: no sample preparation

• Easy sample introduction/presentation: slotted chamber
• Large analysis table enables the measurement of large
flat samples

2 Optimise camera focus at the click of a button

• No operator-to-operator results variability:

Focus in point-and-click laser focus

• Clear, pin-point analysis: high-resolution colour video

camera with high magnification

• Unattended operation: single or multiple analysis using

the programmable XY stage (optional) and Z axis

• Simple and quick multi-point analysis:

customer pre-defined analysis patterns
Focus out

3 Press Go

• Results displayed within seconds

• Save, print or send results
• Pre-defined or customised
reports for total flexibility

Results

CMI900
 CMI900
900 Remove results variability between operations

Laser focus
High performance XRF spectrometer
• Simple ‘point and click’ operation to bring sample into focus
• Fast and precise analysis: proportional counter detector • Excellent long-term stability: • Fixed focal distance: 0.5” (12.7mm)
and 50 watt micro-focus X-ray tube provide high sensitivity • Automatic thermal compensation measures the
instrument temperature and corrects for changes,
• Simple element differentiation: secondary beam filters giving stable results Analysis of variety of sample shapes and sizes
enable the spectral separation of overlapping elements
• Simple and rapid Spectrum Calibration routine checks
• Optimised performance across a wide range of the instrument performance (such as sensitivity) and
elements: optimised, preset methods of parameters.
applies necessary corrections
CMI900 is supplied with over 800 pre-loaded application
parameters/methods
X-ray X-ray
beam tube
Collimator
Rugged and robust design Sample

• Operation in a lab or by the production line Multi-Collimators

• Sturdy, industrial design • Optimal performance results through flexible collimator selection
• Field-proven technology, with over 3,000 instruments sold worldwide • Best sensitivity and speed of analysis
• Up to 6 collimators for additional application capability
Simple calibration setup

• When no standards are available, standardless (fundamental Advanced System Security

parameters – FP) analysis provides simplicity of setting up
and reliable quantitative results, while covering a wide • Simple user interface with limited features
range of thicknesses and concentrations for the routine operator

• When standards are available, • Manager level access for system maintenance
Empirical calibrations provide the
best accuracy. Only a few standards • System usage logged by operator
are necessary (typically 1 to 3)

• Methods are created in minutes

• Oxford Instruments supply
certified standards for best
accuracy (A2LA and ISO/IEC
17025 accredited)
Three configuration options
To suit your analysis needs

Mini well Fixed table Programmable table

• Adjustable in one inch • Table position is fixed • This configuration provides
(12.7mm) increments, this
rack-styled chamber can
• Economical and practical users with automatic,
programmable control of
accommodate parts up to • This flat base assembly provides the parts being analysed
a platform ideally suited for
6.30”(160mm) in height
parts that do not exceed • Easily navigate the table
1.30” (33mm) in height to position the part being
inspected to the precise point
• Each of the three base to be measured
options is slotted to
accommodate oversized • Standard table size is
samples such as large 22” (D) x 24” (W)

printed circuit boards (560 mm x 600 mm)

• Travel is 7” x 7”
(177.8 mm x 177.8 mm)

Powerful and flexible

Report Generator
• Create custom report formats
• Apply custom statistical
analysis formats

• Capture the sample image

in reports

CMI900
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