Spirit Electronics’ Adds X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Testing and Analysis Capabilities

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Spirit Electronics, a value-added supplier of high-reliability components and superior supply-chain solutions has expanded its testing and screening services to include X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing and analysis. Spirit’s new Hitachi EA6000VX bench analyzer can inspect the material composition of your product. XRF inspection is essential in military and aerospace supply chains to verify that leads and finishes contain the correct ratio of lead to prevent whiskering.

Hitachi EA6000VX

Results are delivered with the product to the customers in a detailed report showing composition values and detailed images. If the product fails analysis, Spirit can identify the issue and replace a failed lot before the product ever arrives at the end user's dock.

Their XRF machine can also inspect coating thickness and visually map a product and inspect internal connections down to 0.025 microns. Both mapping and composition analysis are inspection tools that can save a consumer’s time and effort, allowing them to receive their product fully qualified and ready to use in production.

“The cool thing about our Hitachi EA6000VX is that it’s very versatile in the workplace and for exploratory devices,” says Nick Freeman, Spirit’s XRF Test Engineer. “It will tell you how much lead, how much chrome, how much of each element is inside because you want a proper ratio. It tells you what percent it is off from the industry standard, and then it gives you back that information per pin or per solder dot.”

For a limited time with the service launch, customers can receive a free XRF analysis with a regular electronic component order from Spirit Electronics.

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