FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN®

FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® Helmut Fischer is a flagship product in Helmut Fischer's portfolio of XRF instruments for coating thickness measurement and material analysis. It is a versatile XRF measuring system that uses X-ray fluorescence technology to analyze metals, precious metals, measure coating thickness on samples with simple geometries, and support RoHS screening in industrial quality control processes.
In industrial manufacturing, inspecting coatings, platings, and material composition plays a crucial role in the quality of incoming goods, semi-finished products, and finished products. If businesses do not accurately control coating thickness or material composition, products may suffer from substandard plating, incorrect material composition, poor durability, failure to meet technical standards, or rejection during export. Therefore, FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® is a suitable solution for businesses requiring a versatile, non-destructive XRF instrument that supports material analysis and precise quality control.

1. Key Features of the Product

The strength of FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® lies in its wide range of applications for various measurement tasks. The device can be used for metal analysis, precious metal analysis, coating thickness measurement on samples with simple geometries, and RoHS screening. This is a significant advantage for QC departments, laboratories, and manufacturing businesses that require a flexible measurement system for various sample types.
Compared to traditional inspection methods, FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® offers the advantage of non-destructive measurement. The device uses XRF technology to analyze directly on the material surface, helping businesses inspect coatings and material composition without cutting, grinding, or damaging the product.
Regarding configuration, FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® can be selected with various options such as a PIN detector, silicon drift detector, fixed sample stage, or manual XY stage. This allows the device to adapt to many real-world measurement requirements, from alloy and precious metal analysis to coating measurement and trace analysis.
Another prominent advantage of the product is its video microscope, which helps identify the optimal measurement spot. This feature helps operators observe the sample, select the correct measurement position, and enhance the reliability of results during inspection.

2. What Industries is the Product Applied to?

FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® Helmut Fischer is widely applied in many industries such as:
- Plating industry: Used for measuring plating thickness, inspecting metal coatings, and evaluating surface treatment quality.
- Metal industry: Applied in analyzing metal and alloy composition and inspecting incoming materials.
- Precious metal industry: Used for analyzing gold, silver, precious alloys, and inspecting the composition of high-value materials.
- Electronics industry: Supports coating and material inspection and RoHS screening for electronic components.
- PCB industry: Suitable for inspecting metal coatings on circuit boards in certain appropriate measurement applications.
- Precision engineering industry: Used for inspecting technical coatings, materials, and components requiring high stability.
- QC/QA departments: Serves for inspecting incoming samples, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Testing laboratories: Supports material analysis, coating analysis, and quality standard verification.

3. Product Technology and Usage Process

FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® is typically used in inspection processes and systems such as:
- Inspecting coating thickness on post-plated products.
- Analyzing metal and alloy composition.
- Analyzing precious metals in jewelry, watches, or high-value materials.
- RoHS screening in the electronics industry.
- Inspecting incoming materials before production.
- Evaluating coating quality in the QC department.
- Inspecting samples before shipment.
- Trace analysis in applications requiring low-level composition assessment.
The product is used in various roles such as:
- Measuring coating thickness using XRF technology.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of material composition.
- Determining precious metal composition.
- Inspecting alloys and incoming materials.
- Screening hazardous substances according to RoHS requirements.
- Supporting QC process standardization.
- Storing and retrieving measurement data for quality management.
- Reducing reliance on destructive or manual inspection methods.
In terms of technology, FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® is developed based on X-Ray Fluorescence technology, combining components and options such as:
- X-ray source.
- PIN detector or silicon drift detector system.
- Fixed sample stage.
- Manual XY stage.
- Video microscope to assist in identifying the measurement spot.
- Measurement data analysis software.
- Configuration supporting coating measurement and material analysis.
- 50 mm² silicon drift detector version suitable for RoHS measurement.
These technologies enable fast, stable, and suitable measurements for various quality control applications in industrial manufacturing.

4. Structure and Main Components of the Product

FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® Helmut Fischer is structured as a benchtop XRF system, typically comprising main components such as:
- XRF measuring chamber.
- X-ray source.
- Detector system.
- Fixed sample stage or manual XY stage.
- Video microscope for observing the measurement spot.
- Measurement signal processor.
- Data analysis and management software.
- Display or control interface.
- Safety unit for X-ray measurement.
- Accessories and standard samples for calibration.
Depending on usage requirements, customers can choose the device configuration based on detector type, measuring stage type, analysis requirements, sample type, sample size, coating type, and actual inspection objectives.

5. System and Manufacturing Technology

To develop XRF instrument lines like FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN®, Helmut Fischer focuses on surface measurement technology, material analysis, and industrial quality control platforms. The product is designed to help businesses accurately inspect coatings and materials without damaging the sample.
Key technologies related to the product include:
- XRF Technology: Uses X-ray fluorescence to analyze material composition and measure coating thickness.
- Non-destructive Measurement: Non-destructive inspection, helping preserve the product after measurement.
- Material Analysis: Supports analysis of metals, alloys, and precious metals.
- Coating Thickness Measurement: Measures coating thickness on samples with simple geometries.
- RoHS Screening: Supports identification of hazardous substances in materials.
- Video Microscope: Helps identify the measurement spot more conveniently and accurately.
- Detector Options: Offers detector options to suit specific application requirements.
- Measuring Table Options: Allows selection of a fixed measuring stage or a manual XY stage.
- Data Analysis Software: Supports processing, storing, and retrieving measurement data.
- Quality Control Integration: Suitable for integration into a business's QC/QA processes.
Thanks to the combination of XRF technology, precise measurement detectors, video microscope, and analysis software, FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® can effectively meet the requirements for coating inspection, material analysis, and RoHS screening in many manufacturing sectors.

6. Benefits for Manufacturing Businesses

Using FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® helps businesses control coating quality and material composition more accurately, thereby reducing the risk of products failing to meet technical standards.
For mass production factories, the device helps shorten inspection times, reduce reliance on destructive measurement methods, and enhance the reliability of QC data. For industries using high-value materials such as precious metals, electronics, or technical components, the non-destructive inspection capability helps businesses preserve samples after measurement and minimize waste.
Furthermore, FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® also helps businesses meet RoHS inspection requirements, control incoming materials, evaluate coating quality, and standardize testing processes. When combined with analysis software and a measurement data system, the device enables QC/QA departments to easily manage results, retrieve information, and facilitate quality assessment by production batch.
With over 70 years of experience in surface measurement and material analysis, Helmut Fischer provides suitable solutions for businesses requiring versatile, accurate, stable, and practically applicable XRF instruments in industrial manufacturing.
FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® Helmut Fischer is a suitable choice for manufacturing businesses, QC/QA departments, laboratories, and testing centers that require a versatile XRF system for coating thickness measurement, metal analysis, precious metal inspection, and RoHS screening in modern quality control processes.