Why is an Image Analyzer required?
What are the advantages of an Image Analyzer over conventional methods?
Who are the people at Chroma Systems?
Why an Image Analyzer from Chroma Systems?
What is Chroma Systems Service and support policy?

What are the hardware and software components in the MVIG 2005?
What are the computer systems requirements for installing the software?
What is the screen resolution required for the software?
How do we install the MVIG 2005?
How is the instrument calibrated?

Image analysis systems, when used in the laboratory, help to remove judgment in analysis and provide results obtained using mathematical means using objective methods. All software complies with internationally accepted standards like ASTM, JIS, DIN etc. and systems are calibrated using national standards, which is a pre requisite of ISO/QS.

They are also excellent documentation tools and when used effectively, they have direct / indirect effect on :

Quality enhancement
Quality Process optimization
Quality Process transparency (Grey level images)
Reduction in sample checking times, increase in accuracy
Less complaints and returns of material
Product and Company image

What are the advantages of an Image Analyzer over conventional methods? 

Chroma Systems Pvt. Ltd. was founded in September 1995 by Mr. Shailesh Vaidya and Mr. Kiran Shah.

Shailesh has completed his B.E. ( computers ) and then MBA ( Finance ) from Pune university while Kiran has done his B.E. ( mechanical ) from Pune University.

Promoters have presented numerous research papers on Image Processing and Microscopy in International Conferences and have received more than 5 awards from Institutes like the CII and the WISITEX foundation for technology Innovation.

1. Chroma Systems are pioneers of Customised Image Processing Solutions in India, specially for the Metallurgy industry.
2. Chroma has the largest installed base of Image Analysers in India.
3. For all our research and development in this field, we have received over 6 prestigious awards from premier institutes like CII and Institute of Indian Foundry men for technology development.
4. We have presented over 22 research papers on topics related to image analysis and optics.
5. The workstation has been developed with technical collaboration with leaders in the industry and academia.
6. We have indigenously, for the first time in India, developed and installed Vickers and Knoop Microhardness Testers.
7. All software development's carried out in Pune and technical support is readily available.
8. We have installed over 50 Image Analysers in various research Laboratories around the country. Software is Y2K compliant and is traceable to National standards.

1. Technical After Sales Service : We are the only Image Analyser developers who can offer you technical support in India, in case of any software or hardware problems and also in case if a technical evaluation of system performance has to be done when two users using different Image Analysers have a difference of opinion. This is a very important point.
2. Free upgrades of software : We are the only developers who offer free upgrades of our Image Processing software, irrespective of the fact whether we have an AMC with our customer. Upgrades are necessary to keep the user abreast of the technological advancements in the metallurgy and software fields.
3. We have access to the latest developments is the metallurgy and Image Processing fields via mediums like the internet, subscriptions to internationally acclaimed newsletters, magazines and technical reference manuals.
4. We also have various leading consultants form the field of Metallurgy to give us feedback about the advances in the metallurgical developments.

The MVIG 2005 is an Image Analysis Workstation developed for Microstructure analysis. The workstation automatically captures images of the sample and calculates results directly. The printout of the image of the specimen along with the results can be received within minutes through on a laser printer. The results along with images can be stored for documentation purposes . Dark room facility for the photographs is not required.

The Software complies with standards like ASTM, DIN, JIS, IS, ISO etc.

Customised standards can also be developed.

Engineering: Automobile component manufacturers, steel mills etc. for metal structure analysis
Medical: Laboratories and Hospitals, for Genetic analysis etc.
Electronics: Track layouts, cross section analysis
Cements and Ceramics: Blob analysis, particle size analysis
Textiles: Fabric thickness, color matching, pattern testing etc.

1. Grain Size Analysis based on ASTM E1382-91 / ASTM E112 (Intercept Methods)
2. Inclusion Rating in Steels based on ASTM E45 (METHOD A) / E1122
3. Inclusion Rating in Steels based on DIN K4
4. Inclusion Rating in Steels based on JIS G055
5. Percentage, volume and area fraction and distribution of Phase(s) as per ASTM E 562.
6. Nodularity or spherocity of nodules in C.I. as per ASTM E 247, Shape, distribution and nodule count
7. Porosity in terms of size and distribution analysis with Particle size and distribution analysis
8. Measurement of Banding with avg., max, min bandwidth and length as per ASTM E 1268
9. Inter Lamellaer spacing in Pearlite and thickness of Cementite plates in Pearlite
10. Percentage of Phase versus distance from the edge in heat treated products.
11. Carbide Banding Rating in Tool and other steels.
12. Decarb Depth, Plating thickness (multiple coatings).
13. Graphite Flake length, width, distribution and percentage as per ASTM A-247

Any specific requirement can be discussed. As we develop the software, we can provide customised solutions to any problems.

We have installed our systems in various automobile sector multinationals, steel manufacturers, casting manufacturers, foundries, research labs, defence units etc.

Some of our clients are :

1. Hero Honda Motors Ltd., Daruhera
2. TVS Motor Company, Mysore & Hosur
3. Sandvik Asia, Pune
4. Sunflag Iron & Steel Company, Nagpur
5. Bharat Forge Limited., Pune
6. Tata Cummins Ltd., Jamshedpur
7. Shriram Pistons and Rings Ltd. Ghaziabad
8. Eicher Tractors Ltd., Bhopal
9. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. ( Tractor Division ), Mumbai
10. Carraro India Ltd., Ranjangaon
11. Automotive Axles Ltd., Mysore
12. Guru Nanak Auto Ltd., Jallandar
13. Cummins India Ltd., Pune
14. Metals India, Faridabad
15. Elca Laboratories, Mumbai

What are the main reasons ( USP's) of the MVIG 2005 over any other IA system? 

FEATURES	MVIG 1005	System 2
Image analysis software is developed specifically for metallurgy, and is not a general purpose software
Software is designed specifically for Windows NT environment (does not just run under Windows NT , but is designed to do so)
Software gives the metallurgist customized reports directly in MS Word
Customised report formats with user's letterhead will be generated and There is no need for the user to program the report format.
Software works on a single 21" monitor, 2.4 GHz Pentium IV computer.
Software consists of separate independent executable modules for different types of analysis. Each module will enable the user to generate a report for a particular type of analysis. As modules are custom built, all the preprocessing necessary is performed automatically in the module itself.
The software offers step by step execution to get the desired result while taking care of all possibilities. Very little training is required to operate the Workstation as the system is self explanatory. No previous knowledge of computers or Image Processing is required.
Macro zoom lens with stand is provided for capturing images of large objects e.g. castings, failed components etc.
Software has built in capability for motorized X-Y stage (which can be added at a later stage)
Laser printer for high resolution grey images and high resolution color inkjet printer for fast color output.
Software can be e-mail, internet and network enabled
All software developments are carried out at Pune. Modifications and customization of the software is done free of cost if required, even after installation. Software Developers are Pune based.
More than 50 Installations in India's various leading Institutes and Industries
Free telephonic, e-mail and fax support is given for three years irrespective of service contract.
Competitive costing, as it is a completely indigenous development and there are no importing overheads. All payments are in Rupees.

What are the hardware and software components in the MVIG 2005? 

Computer for Image Analysis as specified below has to be supplied by user :
Intel Pentium(IV) –1.5 GHz CPU based motherboard * 256 MB RAM on board * 17” VGA colour monitor * AGP Display card with 64MB RAM * 40 GB Hard disk * 2 serial and 1 parallel port 2 USB * Microsoft Compatible optical mouse * 1.44 MB Floppy Disc Drive. * 104 Keys Keyboard, 52x CD R/W ROM Drive

Printer
HP Inkjet Photo Printer ( 2400 DPI ) / Laser Printer
Pre Installed Software
Windows 2000, Office 2000

Resolution : 1024 x 768 for a 17” Monitor
Color Options : 16 Bit, 32 Bit, 16 Million
Refresh Rate : More than 75 Hz

Please download the File : INSTALLING THE MVIG 2005 Image Analysis Workstation.doc

Optics are calibrated using a 10 micron scale. This scale is calibrated by the National Physical Laboratory and is used to find the size in microns of a pixel on the monitor.

Optics are calibrated using a 10 micron scale. This scale is calibrated by the National Physical Laboratory and is used to find the size in microns of a pixel on the monitor.

The MAIG 2000 is a workstation for online monitoring and inspection of parts as they are manufactured on the shop floor.

This system is used for 100% inspection of parts at production speeds, in the production facility ( and not in the laboratory )

The MAIG 2000 is used for 100% inspection of parts at production speeds, in the production facility ( and not in the laboratory )

• Pin hole detection on sheet metal
• Diameter control of pipes
• Concentricity testing for gears, pistons etc.
• Dynamic measurement of moving objects ( Width and position measurement )
• Measurement of wooden boards, Surface inspection of various wooden parts, wooden laminate etc.
• Surface inspection of glasses, uniformity in reflectivity of mirrors.
• Surface and Width measurement of plastic sheets, paper, steel, PVC foils etc.
• Scanning of ceramic substrates
• Detection of coating faults on pre-coated sheets
• 3D scanner for piping measurement, springs etc.
• Web inspection
• Hot / Cold Rolled Steel online dimension measurement
• Blocked Hole inspection in Printed Circuit Boards

Parts Inspection in Automobile Industry
Inspect parts for machining defects and tolerances as they are manufactured. There is no need to take parts to lab. Cycle time can be in seconds for a complete analysis.

System is being developed for a two wheeler manufacturer to check for engine crank case as it is manufactured. It is checked just before engine assembly for surface defects automatically.

Rod diameter inspection in Steel Mill
Any steel mill making steel rods by hot rolling process has to comply with user specifications for rod diameter. Typically, the requirement can be for rod diameter of 25 mm with a variance of 0.1 mm allowed. Traditionally, the manufacturing line is stopped after every 10 rods are made, a sample is cut from a long rod, is cooled down and then checked manually. Our visual inspection system checks the rods for diameter tolerances in real time when the rods are in hot condition. This has a double benefit viz the line does not have to be stopped and the checking is for 100% of the rods produced

Blocked Hole inspection in Printed Circuit Boards
We have supplied a system which checks for blocked or extra holes ( 0.2 mm diameter ) in Printed circuit boards. When a PCB manufacturer supplies a board with a blocked hole to a customer, the auto pick and place machines which insert chips on these boards give errors , as the component gets jammed. These boards are typically 10 inches x 12 inches , having upto 4000 holes. Earlier, these were individually held up against a light source and checked for extra / missing holes. We have designed and installed a system with a light table which can check one board every 2.8 seconds with 100% accuracy.

The MHT - 25C is a fully automatic Micro Hardness Tester with a computer controlled X-Y stage, automated indentations and measurements. Report generation is in MS Word.

Micro Hardness Tester with Auto Indentation and loading
Motorised X-Y stage for automatic Traverse
High resolution B/W CCD Camera and Image Acquisition Card with software Image capture, analysis and reporting Software as per ASTM E 384
Basic Computer and Standard Resolution ( 600 DPI ) Inkjet Printer

Traverse can be programmed in the system.

Typically, for impressions at 10 locations, manual analysis will take upto 45 minutes be completed with a report. There will be a lot of operator fatigue for heavy loads.

As opposed to this, in the automatic system, the machine takes and impressions and then the measurements and then generates the report automatically. This becomes a man less operation and can be completed within 15 minutes.

Optics are calibrated using a 10 micron scale. This scale is calibrated by the National Physical Laboratory and is used to find the size in microns of a pixel on the monitor.

A calibrated Test block ( imported ) is used to check the repeatability of the instrument.

The weights are calibrated using a load cell and weights , traceable to a national standard.

Yes, we can add our motorized stage to your existing MHT ( after inspection ) to convert the manual system to a automatic indenting and traverse system

We have carried our such upgradations in the past.

The MHT 50 is a semi automatic Micro Hardness Tester. This has a auto indenting facility. The measurements have to me taken manually.

This has been indigenously developed in Pune.

Optics are calibrated using a 10 micron scale. This scale is calibrated by the National Physical Laboratory. A calibrated Test block ( imported ) is used to check the repeatability of the instrument.

The weights are calibrated using a load cell and weights , traceable to a national standard.

Yes. After Inspection of the existing MHT.

Such upgradations have been done by us on various imported MHT's

Yes. After Inspection of the existing MHT.

Such upgradations have been done by us on various imported MHT's

We have interfaced our systems to microscopes from Nikon, Olympus, Carl Zeiss, Metzer, Meji, Union etc.

Other than the above imported microscopes, we have interfaced our system to numerous Indian microscopes as well.

Yes. This is an imported inverted metallurgical microscope and has been supplied by us to some of our customers.

Yes. After Inspection of the Stereo Microscope

We have interfaced stereo microscopes to our system in the past.

Yes. After Inspection of the Scanning Electron Microscope

We have interfaced Scanning Electron Microscopes to our system in the past.

Yes. After Inspection of the existing MHT.

Such upgradations have been done by us on various imported MHT's