Beamline FAST - WIP

Time-resolved studies of manufacturing processes and performance of structural materials.

Scientific Scope

The Forming and Shaping Technology Beamline (FAST) focuses on Time-resolved studies of manufacturing processes and performance of structural materials.

Beamline Description

The FAST beamline offers advanced X-ray techniques, including near- and far-field high-energy diffraction microscopy, μ-computed tomography, area detector-based powder diffraction, and high-speed diffraction (kHz-MHz). Sample environments support a range of mechanical tests, from uniaxial tension and compression to high-cycle fatigue and thermomechanical experiments up to 800°C. Emerging capabilities include laser powder fusion additive manufacturing and tensile-torsion loading. Various high-resolution detectors are available—contact beamline staff for details on specific setups.

Techniques:

Near field high-energy diffraction microscopy

Far-field high-energy diffraction microscopy

μ-computed tomography

Area detector-based powder diffraction

High-speed diffraction (kHz-MHz)*

Acoustic emission*

Sample environments:

RAMS2: uniaxial tensile, compressive, and cyclic loading up to 1 kN (compression)/2 kN (tension), with optional furnace add-on for thermomechanical tests up to 800C

CCLF: uniaxial tensile, compressive, and cyclic loading up to 5 kN

Bose electromagnetic load frame: high-cycle fatigue loading up to 100 Hz and 2.5 kN

Laser Powder Fusion Additive Manufacturing Testbed*

RAMS4: Tensile-Torsion Loading*

(* indicates capabilities under development - contact beamline staff to discuss availability)

Detectors:

(availability of specific detectors in this list is subject to change - contact beamline staff to discuss availability)

Dual-panel Dexela 2923, GE RT-41, CdTe Eiger 500k, scintillator-coupled Retiga 4000DC, scintillator-coupled Manta G-1236

PointGrey Grasshopper for optical DIC