| FEATURES |
Chroma Systems Private Limited
MVIG 2005 Image Analyser
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Our Comments |
| Image
Analysis Software |
Image FLO
Ver.6.2 developed by Chroma Systems Pvt.
Ltd., Poona. |
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| Computer
System |
PC 2.4 GHz Intel CPU with MMX,
256MB EDO RAM, 512 Kb Cache memory, 3.5” FDD,
40 GB HDD, 17” colour monitor, 52 x CD ROM,
2 Serial and 1 parallel ports, Microsoft mouse Windows
NT preinstalled. |
Image analysis consumes a lot
of memory. Specially for inclusion ratings. Larger
memory should help in speeding the process. |
| Printer |
HP 930C dpi colour o/p on inkjet. |
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| High
resolution camera |
> 460 TV line resolution
colour CCD camera or optional > 550 line B&W
CCD camera |
For metallography >550 lines
is required only for academic research. For analysis
and documentation 350 to 550 TV line resolution
is sufficient |
| Image
Acquisation Interface |
High resolution PCI Frame grabber
card capable of taking 2 composite colour / B&W
video inputs and 1 S video input (software selectable).
This card can also accept the video inputs from
SEM directly |
3 inputs are adequate |
| Off-line
and LAN capability |
Image FLO general purpose
image processing, enhancement and analysis can
work off-line and on a LAN. All the customized
modules work on line and deliver the report along
with images, tables and graphs for the particular
task in a matter of minutes.
The report generation is coded into the software
and is automatic and therefore extremely fast. |
Most of the work is done on-line.
I.e. the specimen is polished, scanned and image
analysis is performed for the report to be generated.
Rarely is it necessary for images to be captured
and then later analysed.
This adds the overhead of saving and opening the
images and combining the data into a report manually. |
| System
image and calculation resolution |
Image FLO general purpose package
accepts images with 8 and 24 bit resolution. All
calculations are with 32 bit precision |
Higher precision consumes processor
cycles and memory. Intel PC architecture is only
32 bit. You need an additional processor card for
performing 64 bit calculations or a third party
library which will slow down the calculations immensely.
This high precision is not required as even the
first moon landing was performed with 12 bit precision! |
| Is the
software dedicated only for metallurgy and what
are its features |
Dedicated only for metallography
and the generation of user predefined customised
report formats. All functions are performed on
the images in sequence to get the result as per
relevant ASTM/ DIN/ BIS/ IS / JIS standards. No
manual reporting is required and this makes the
software very user friendly for the metallurgist.
Macro Photography of Macro Etched specimens
for Failure Analysis
Grain Size as per ASTM E 1382 / 112 (Intercept
and Area Methods ), Inclusion Analysis software
as per ASTM E 45 Method A/ 1245 / 1122, Volume
Fraction as per ASTM 562,
Banding and orientation of microstructures as
per ASTM 1268, Graphite (gray and nodular ) analysis
as per ASTM A 247, Decarb Depth, Plating thickness
(multiple coatings).
Also user required analysis if it is not there
already in our list.
All software has stage automation modules built
into them.
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Packages which are general purpose
will have to be configured by the metallurgist.
Thirequires a knowledge of image processing and
analysis. All functions will have to be implemented
in a macro form which is like a programming language
like BASIC and then debugged before results are
obtained. The raw data that is obtained has then
to be interpreted in terms of the ASTM or relevant
standards. Complicated analysis and report generation
like inclusion rating as per ASTM E 45 / 1245 cannot
be undertaken. Thereby undermining the utility of
the Image Analyser. Ð |
| Installation
and Software support |
Free telephonic, e-mail
and fax support is given for three years irrespective
of service contract. We have installations in
Northern, Western and South India (see user list)
We have successfully supported our installations
for the last four years. We are based in Pune
and we have our team of software engineers and
developers who can suggest quick solutions to
image analysis problems.
We also keep an inventory of cameras and frame
grabber cards (which are also required for giving
live demonstrations and R&D) which can be
quickly shipped and installed in your laboratory
in the unlikely event that one of the units needs
repairs. |
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| Is the
calibration of the system traceable to the national
standard |
Yes our system is calibrated
using stage micrometers traceable to the national
standard at NPL. |
Calibration of a system is necessary
for ISO certification. |
| Joint
projects with acedemic institutions and industrial
organizations |
We have completed projects with
NCL, IISc, Pune university, REC Warangal, IIT Powai,
BARC, Mumbai and others in industry including L&T
Switchgear division, Thermax Limited, Mahindra &
Mahindra (Tractor div),, Bharat Forge, Morris Electronics
to name a few. We have also worked in medical imaging
for histology, genetics with Sassoon, KEM etc. |
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| Guarantee |
One calendar year on the
complete workstations from the date of supply
3 years free technical telephonic support irrespective
of Gurantee
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| User
List |
Tata Cummins, Jamshedpur
Hero Honda Motors Ltd., Delhi
Mahindra Tractors, Mumbai
Eicher Tractors, Bhopal
Bharat Forge Limited., Pune
DGP-Jinoday Limited., Pune
Regional Research Laboratory, Trivendrum
Jindal Strips Ltd., Vasind
Bharat Earth Movers Ltd., Kolar Gold Fields
Sunbeam Castings, Gurgaon
Regional Center for Military Airworthiness, Hyderabad
IIT Powai, Mumbai
Centre for Genetic Health Care, Mumbai
IIT, Delhi
AND MANY MORE…
LARGEST INSTALLED BASE IN INDIA |
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| R&D
facilities |
Chroma Systems Pvt. Ltd. has
upto the date R&D facilities due to its tie
up with Biotech Laboratories, Pune (estd. 1956)
for all image analysis related activities. We have
developed customised modules for analysis of martensite
variation in crankshafts from skin to the core,
particle size analysis of alumina size 0.2 –
1 µ, Strain Analysis of sheet metal due to
bending, Karyotyping of chromosomes for gene studies,
percentage weight distribution of epoxy balls used
in water purification, Flexure of components using
shearing interferometry, Study of air water interface
with Brewster angle microscopy. |
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| Upgrades |
One upgrade free of cost |
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