Clemex Technologies, Inc.

THE MOST ADVANCED IMAGE ANALYSIS SOLUTION

Clemex Vision 9 PE is a fully integrated system for labs seeking traceable, repeatable, and accurate results. This is our most powerful automated image analysis system. It includes a great range of computer vision functions, catering for various applications in industry and research and a newly introduce machine learning capabilities. A Lite version of the software is also available for lower budget.

MANY TYPES OF ANALYSIS

Our image analysis software is exceptionally flexible, allowing for any number of distinct routines to be run on the same system. These routines come packaged as a library of existing applications or can be developed by our application specialists.

Banding

Cell size

Custom measurements

Decarburization

Dendritic arm spacing

Density

Flake size

Gamma prime

Grain size

Layer thickness

Morphology

Nodularity

Object orientation

Particle size and shape

Phase analysis

Porosity

ASME B46.1

Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay)

ASTM A247

Microstructure of Graphite in Iron Castings

ASTM B487

Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness

ASTM E1077

Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens

ASTM E112

Average Grain Size

ASTM E1245

Inclusion or Second-Phase Constituent Content of Metals

ASTM E1268

Degree of Banding or Orientation of Microstructures

ASTM E562

Volume Fraction by Systematic Manual Point Count

DIN 17230

Ball and Roller Bearing Steels

ISO 945

Microstructure of Cast Irons

MARTENSITIC GRAIN SIZE INSTRUCTION

The powerful Martensitic functionality is inserted at the beginning of an automated image analysis routine to detect the boundaries of grains. Several parameters allow the user to fine-tune detection.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR ANALYSIS

Detect, characterize and measure phases or objects of interest using our extensive instruction library. You can easily combine any set of instructions and create your own routine.

POWERFUL PROCESS AUTOMATION

Quicker analysis time is made possible with this robust software capable of processing thousands of images and generating data all day long without human intervention.

TRACEABLE DATA

Validate detected features and delete artifacts across multiple fields using the Map and Go function. Object data in the built-in spreadsheet are dynamically linked to the actual position of the objects on the sample.

ANALYSIS PROPERTIES

Information from property fields can be automatically inserted into reports, file names or folder names. Use standard properties such as Magnification, Date or Sample Name or create custom fields.

AUTOMATED REPORTING

Reports are generated automatically after each analysis and can be adapted to suit your needs. Add a company logo, images captured during analysis, graphs and statistics, and save your results as a csv, xlsx or pdf file.

MOSAIC IMAGE STITCHING

Clemex Vision software automatically stitches multiple fields to form a seamless composite image of the whole sample which can then be analyzed and saved. This function can be used with a manual or motorized stage.

And many more features as per:

ACCURATE DETECTION

Detect objects that are difficult to distinguish because of their transparency, low contrast or faint outlines.

CLASSIFY OBJECTS

Isolate objects using any measurement type (length, width, aspect ratio, roughness, etc.).

CONDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Analyze objects that meet certain criteria, such as size, shape or orientation.

DIRECT MEASURES & ANNOTATIONS

Annotate your images on-the-fly during your analysis; include results and visuals in reports.

EXTENDED DEPTH OF FIELD

Obtain a sharp composite image made up of several image slices, perfect for uneven surfaces.

EXTERNAL DEVICE CONTROL

Activate external devices such as valves, locking devices, alarms, lights.

IMAGE OPTIMIZATION

Shading correction, auto-exposure, white balance, auto-focus, parfocality and paraxiality for each magnification.

MOTORIZED STAGE CONTROL

Controlled through the software, scanning regions can be defined using pre-built templates.

NIST-TRACEABLE CALIBRATION

Eliminate operator subjectivity by automatically calibrating each lens using a NIST-traceable micrometer.

SEPARATE OBJECTS

Separate adjacent objects automatically prior to performing measurements.

SCAN REGION AUTOMATION

Automated stage pattern creation based on detected objects or sample reference points.

THIRD PARTY IMAGES

Import images from various sources, such as SEMs or scanners.

ULTRARAPID INCLUSION RATING

Clemex CIR helps quality control laboratories vastly improve their productivity by analyzing inclusions in steel with impressive speed, accuracy and repeatability. Very simple to operate, the inclusion rating software will allow you to reduce analysis time to less than 3 minutes for a 160 mm2 area with minimal user intervention.

ENHANCED REVIEWING CAPABILITIES

Improve your decision-making process by gaining insights into your data. With the latest version of Clemex CIR you can sort, filter and export measurements of each inclusion, thus obtaining meaningful details about your sample.

TYPES OF ANALYSIS

Our automated image analysis system is designed to detect the following inclusions and rate them according to most recognized standards: sulfides, aluminates, silicates, globular oxides, single globulars, borides, carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides.

ASTM E45 Methods A, C, D, E

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel

ISO 4967 Methods A, B

Steel – Determination of content of non-metallic inclusions – Micrographic method using standard diagrams

DIN 50602 Methods M, K

Metallographic examination; microscopic examination of special steels using standard diagrams to assess the content of non-metallic inclusions

JIS G 0555

Microscopic testing method for the non-metallic inclusions in steel

EN 10247

Micrographic examination of the non-metallic inclusion content of steels using standard pictures

EASY DATA SORTING

Take advantage of the most efficient data browser on the market. All detected inclusions can be sorted, filtered and validated within seconds allowing you to focus on critical data.

MAP OF ENTIRE SAMPLE

Locates and maps inclusions of the entire sample area, aligned vertically or horizontally. Worst fields are identified rapidly and artifacts can be removed. Operators navigate from one sample to the other with ease.

TRACEABLE OBJECTS

Select inclusions and artifacts on a map of the entire sample. Toggle between this map view and the selected objects to accept, reclassify or reject them.

CLASSIFY OXYDES AND SULFIDES

Adjust the thresholding to detect oxydes and sulfides accurately. Eliminate fine artifacts and scratches.

FLOATING WORST FIELDS

ASTM, ISO or DIN worst fields are identified automatically. Worst fields are displayed on the sample map using colors that correspond to inclusion types.

SAVE IMAGES OF WORST FIELD

Automatically export worst field .tiff images showing detection. This greatly saves time when creating reports for the ASTM E-45 Method A standard.

DIFFERENT HEATS

Analyze up to 6 heats with 6 samples each during the same run.

EXTREME VALUE ESTIMATION

Statistically characterize the distribution of the largest inclusions using results of up to 4 trials according to ASTM E-2283.

IMAGE OPTIMIZATION

Auto-focus, auto-exposure and automated shading correction.

LARGE INCLUSIONS

Long inclusions that span across several fields are detected and measured as one inclusion.

MULTI-PLATE SAMPLES

Interfaces between stacked samples are ignored.

RELOAD PATTERNS

Save time by placing samples on a magnetic stage plate and reuse previously saved patterns.

REPORTING

Save results in many formats including xls, txt, csv, and ASCII for post-processing.

SAVE IMAGES

Images captured during an analysis can be saved for further use.

AUTOMATED HARDNESS TESTING

Clemex CMT macro/micro hardness testing solutions produce accurate and repeatable results. Choose either a single or dual indenter option depending on your testing requirements. These field proven systems offer unparalleled capabilities and are fully ASTM and ISO compliant.

AUTOMATED HARDNESS TESTING

For Micro Vickers, Knoop and Brinell combined with:

ALL ANALYSIS TYPES AND STANDARDS

Grain Size

Layer Thickness

Phase Analysis

Particle Size

ASTM E384

Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials

ASTM E92

Standard Test Methods for Vickers Hardness and Knoop Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM E10

Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM E18

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM E140

Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and Scleroscope Hardness

ISO 4545

Metallic materials – Knoop hardness test

ISO 6506

Metallic materials – Brinell hardness test

ISO 6507

Metallic materials – Vickers hardness test

ISO 6508

Metallic materials – Rockwell hardness test

AUTOMATED FOCUS

Obtain sharp images thanks to automated focus and fast image optimization, ensuring reproducible results.

IMAGE ANALYSIS MODULES

Turn your tester into a fine-tuned image analysis solution. Analyze grain size, phase area percentage, nodularity, and more!

RELIABLE RESULTS

Our built-in validation function uses invariant dimensional calibration for increased accuracy. Indent and measure a certified test block automatically at specified intervals.

CASE DEPTH

Create hardness traverses automatically using a preview of the sample background, a T-bar tool for a perpendicular alignment of the test points with the sample surface, and options for spacing and staggering indents.

STAGGERED TRAVERSES

Stagger indents on thin samples or samples with a small heat affected zone.

SCAN OF FULL SAMPLE

Obtain a detailed map of the entire sample. Navigate around the whole sample and view microstructural changes, heat-affected and heat-treated zones.

PRECISE POSITIONING

Position indents at even distances from each other or at precise distances from the edge of the sample using the Reference Circle tool.