Current trends for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures in metal manufacturing plants are becoming more stringent. The need for 100% measurements for alloy verification is frequently becoming part of these procedures. End customers in critical industries such as aerospace, power generation, and petrochemical have compulsory quality assurance procedures that must be adhered to throughout the supply chain. Handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a popular solution for alloy verification because it is a nondestructive technique, provides on-the-spot information, and is highly portable, making it ideal throughout the manufacturing process, including final inspection prior to shipping.
Typically, a handheld XRF (HHXRF) device is used to manually verify the alloy types. Modern HHXRF instruments have wireless connectivity capabilities that enable you to seamlessly integrate your XRF results into production and ERP systems, a helpful feature for meeting quality control requirements and reporting as well as future proofing for Industry 4.0. Reports can be in the form of dashboards or alerts of possible incorrect material. This important data can be viewed in remote management control locations.