Local Damage Detection
Creep damage can accumulate in small regions, or hotspots, and exceed limits without being detected by global coordinate measurements. Our technology measures localized damage and helps identify early-creeping parts.
Creep Measurement Technology
Localized deformation measurement for critical components.
3D Strain has developed a first-of-its-kind technology that measures creep within high-temperature environments using permanent surface features, 3D scanning, and proprietary analysis.
Why 3D Strain
Better creep data supports better lifecycle decisions.
Understanding and accounting for creep behavior is essential in industries such as power generation, aerospace, and automotive to avoid unnecessary costs and ensure reliability and safety of components and structures operating at high temperatures.
Our team helped an OEM save tens of millions of dollars by providing creep-monitoring data that improves Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
Benefits
Measure what global deformation can miss.
Extreme Environments
The surface features require no wires, maintenance, or calibration and are designed to remain with the component through harsh operating conditions.
Non-Contact, Non-Destructive
3D scanning equipment measures localized deformation without touching or destructively sectioning the component.
Passive Monitoring
Measurements use permanent surface features that require no power or continuous connection to a data acquisition system.
How It Works
Three steps from permanent features to actionable strain data.
3D Strain uses patented 3D surface-feature analysis to measure plastic strain. Relative changes in deformation-indicating feature (DIF) geometry are evaluated over time to calculate localized strain.
01Apply Features
Create DIFs, small bumps or dimples permanently applied to a part's surface during manufacturing or repair.
02Acquire 3D Scans
Obtain a 3D replication of the DIF region using commercial 3D scanning technology.
03Measure Deformation
Measure feature locations and produce structural-health metrics using 3D Strain's proprietary software algorithms.
Multi-layered IP protection includes patent, proprietary algorithm, and trade secret.
Test Data
Validated against benchmark mechanical testing.
Numerous tests were performed at a leading structural laboratory using ASTM E8 test specimens and Instron mechanical testing systems. The results showed close agreement with benchmark extensometer output.
Business Objective
We're looking for the right industry partners.
3D Strain specializes in technology innovation and supporting software. We're looking to partner with OEMs, service providers, and equipment owners/operators who wish to integrate our proprietary technology into their processes.
We welcome inquiries regarding strategic alliances, partnerships, technology transfer, and acquisition.