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Non-Contact Full-Field Thermal and Strain Measurement System The VIC-3D IR system conveniently allows white light and IR images to be simultaneously acquired for thermal and surface strain analysis. The digital image correlation (DIC) strain data can now be synchronized and calibrated with IR temperature data. This fully integrated imaging system accurately calibrates the two imaging systems so temperature and strain data are accurately displayed in a common coordinate system. The system is turn-key and ready to use right out of the box, and includes onsite installation, and one year of unlimited technical support with every purchase. The thermal imaging capability may also be added to any existing VIC-3D system for increased functionality. For more details about this product, and to see an application example, please download our VIC-3D IR System brochure. 5x7 11 VIC-3D IR system Technology Overview The VIC-3D IR System is a new addition to the 3D digital image correlation system. The VIC-3D IR System integrates an infrared (IR) camera with the white light DIC cameras enabling temperature data to be accurately analyzed alongside full-field strain data. The system works by first synchronizing images from the IR camera with images from the stereo DIC system, and then calibrating all three cameras so that the thermal and strain data are in a common coordinate system. This calibration procedure has been streamlined using the VIC-Snap IR software, which allows the user to capture synchronized single images for calibration, and multiple images at a constant rate for quasi-static testing. The result is an easy to use turn-key thermal imaging system that utilizes the digital image correlation technology to accurately measure temperature and strain concurrently without any contact with the sample. Thermal and strain data can be viewed, analyzed, and extracted over the entire field or at precise locations.

VIC-3D Full-Field Real-Time Analysis Processing speed is particularly important for long image sequences, such as during high-speed measurements or cyclic loading. As the world-leader in Digital Image Correlation, Correlated Solutions has developed the most efficient algorithms and coding that is commercially available. Up to 85, 000 data pointssecond can be processed using a modern consumer PC with a single Intel Quad-Core processor. This is at least 10 times faster than any other commercially available systems of which we are aware. A real-time processing module is available that allows full-field 3D test data to be displayed live from streaming images while the test is running. Users can freely choose the data density for processing rates of 2-10 Hz. Live data is displayed in an unlimited number of user specified 3D plots, 2D contour image overlays, and cross-sectional graphs. Even if you choose not to use the Real-Time module, your work can be carried out much more efficiently using our systems. Consider a test sequence of 150 images, each of which contains 200, 000 data points to be measured. With the Vic-3D system, this entire sequence could be processed in just over 5 minutes. Any other conventional digital image correlation system would require almost 2 hours to process the same data, even on a very fast computer.

Vic-3D is a powerful system for measuring and visualizing both strain and movement. Vic-3D is a complete, turn-key system for measuring the shape, displacement and strain of surfaces in three dimensions. Vic-3D includes all necessary hardware and our most up-to-date software. Click here to see what’s new in the VIC-3D Digital Image Correlation System! Vic-3D provides full-field, 3-Dimensional measurements of shape, displacement and strain, based on the principle of Digital Image Correlation. Using this method, actual object movement is measured and the Lagrangian strain tensor is available at every point on the specimen’s surface. Vic-3D can measure arbitrary displacements and strains from 50 microstrain to 2000% strain and above, for specimen sizes ranging from 10m. Setup is simple, requiring only a quick, flexible calibration procedure, and an applied random speckle pattern. No special illumination or lasers are required. And, no specimen contact is required during testing. VIC-3D Applications Please view the interactive flash video below which contains some common VIC-3D applications. You must have Flash to view this file System Features Our systems and analysis software are designed with the user in mind and are simple to set-up, calibrate and operate. Some of the features of our systems include: Versatility and Convenience: With our extremely portable Vic systems, data can be collected in a wide range of settings with ease. Results can be processed on-the-spot, or data can be exported for analysis in the convenience of your office. And, processing can be done on any Windows PC with flexible floating licenses.cameras_mount Software Integration and Ease of Use: The Vic software family is extremely easy to use, and provides a user interface consistent with all the other applications you use. Our software includes powerful tools for visualization. And, you can copy and paste all graphs and plots directly into your favorite software to generate reports. Performance and Accuracy: The Vic image correlation algorithms are accurate and extremely fast. In fact, real-time processing can be achieved using a modern, consumer, quad-core processor. This saves you valuable time, and ensures reliable results. Experience, Knowledge, Technical Support: The Correlated Solutions engineering team includes the people who invented image correlation. We write the software, build the systems and provide all the technical support. We have the experience to tackle the most challenging applications, and help you get the most out of your system. Correlated Solutions offers add-on modules for the following, specialized applications:

The Vic-3D Micro™ system by Correlated Solutions, Inc. is a new addition to the Vic-3D product line of measurement solutions. Vic-3D Micro enables accurate displacement and strain measurements under high magnification. Background Three-dimensional digital image correlation (DIC) has found widespread popularity for strain measurements due to its excellent accuracy, robustness and ease of use. However, 3D measurements have been difficult to obtain on specimens where high magnification is required. This is mainly due to the lack of optics with sufficient depth-of-field to acquire two high magnification images from different viewing angles. microscope Stereo microscopes overcome these depth-of-field limitations. However, the internal construction of stereo microscopes prevents proper correction of image distortions using traditional models, such as Seidel lens distortions. These uncorrected images will result in severely biased shape and strain measurements. In fact, it is not uncommon to observe bias levels of several thousand microstrain. To overcome this problem, Correlated Solutions, Inc., has developed an easy-to-use calibration method that does not suffer from the problems associated with traditional parametric distortion models. The calibration method computes the non-parametric distortion fields of the stereo microscope and has been shown to completely eliminate shape and strain bias from the measurements. System Features Field of view (zoom range): 0.8mm-7mm Full-field measurements of 3D coordinates, displacements, velocities, and complete strain tensors Automatic calibration Image pairs can be automatically overlapped with a simple adjustment Powerful tools for visualizing data Contour displays which can be overlaid onto images of the test specimen Data extraction from 3D plots based on user defined lines and circles Post-processing tools for statistical analysis, stress-strain curves, and more Convenient exporting of data with the FLEXPortTM data tool Data can be exported in Tecplotplain ASCII, Matlab, and STL formats Node data can be easily extracted for FEA validation One year of technical support and software upgrades Live technical support is available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST On-site support and consulting is also available One-year replacement warranty for defects in materials andor workmanship on all parts

The Vic-3D™ Vibration Fatigue module allows low-speed cameras to capture displacement and strain measurements during periodic, high-speed events. This add-on module can provide a low-cost alternative to high-speed cameras. Vic-Snap allows the user to accurately trigger the low-speed cameras at peaks, valleys, or phase intervals in the driving frequency. Technology Overview vibe_cams1 As with the standard Vic-3D system, surface displacements can be measured in three axes simultaneously. But, the Vibration Fatigue Module adds the ability to easily and precisely capture periodically recurring events, through the use of an integrated video stroboscope. Any application which lends itself to the use of a conventional stroboscope is a good candidate for measurement with this system. This includes shaker tables, engine test stands, and a wide range of machinery. However, the capabilities of this system go far beyond those of the conventional stroboscope. In addition to displacement measurements, the system can provide velocity and acceleration vectors, as well as the complete Lagrangian strain tensor for every point within the field of measurement. Thus, it can be used to measure both vibration and vibration-induced surface strains simultaneously. Since these measurements are derived directly from images of the test specimen, detailed quantitative data is easily overlaid onto the original images, allowing powerful visualization and analysis. The Vic-3D Vibration module is an easy-to-use and low-cost alternative to high speed cameras. It can be used for vibrations with large amplitudes and frequencies up to 50 kHz. Depending upon the frequency and velocity of motion, it is often sufficient to strobe only the camera, which further simplifies the test setup. Because Digital Image Correlation is a non-contact measurement, movement of the test specimen is not disturbed by the measurement equipment. And, specimen preparation requires only the application of a random pattern, which can typically be created with spray paint. System Features Full-field measurements of 3D coordinates, displacements, velocities, and strain tensors Frequency range: up to 50 kHz In-plane accuracy up to 0.02 pixels, out-of-plane accuracy up to 0.04 pixels Strain accuracy up to 0.01% local, 0.005% global Strain ranges from 0.005% to over 2, 000% Automatic calibration Cameras can be easily controlled from the computer Powerful tools for visualizing data Contour displays which can be overlaid onto images of the test specimen Data extraction from 3D plots based on user defined lines and circles Post-processing tools for statistical analysis, stress-strain curves, and more One year of technical support and software upgrades Live technical support is available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST On-site support and consulting is also available One-year replacement warranty for defects in materials andor workmanship on all parts

VIC-2D 6 Now Available! VIC-2D has been substantially upgraded and is available today. VIC-2D has proven to be the world’s fastest and most robust 2D DIC system on the market. Call us today for an evaluation copy and see for yourself. VIC-2D 6 New Features Below is a list of improvements to the software: • Improved data processing speed up to 135, 000 data pointssec using a modern PC with a single quad-core CPU. • Improved strain algorithms for quicker and more accurate results. • Completely redesigned user interface for increased ease of use. • New and improved tools for defining AOIs (Areas of Interest). • Improved initial guess window interface. • Completely redesigned inspector tools for easier data extraction. • All extraction locations are now saved with the project, and have click and drag functionality. • New “Apply Function” feature that allows the user to enter customized equations to generate new contour variables. • New graph widget for displaying multiple data extractions on one graph (points, line slices, circles, rectangles, and extensometers). • Results can now be viewed in user-selectable units such as inches and micrometers. • Overall improved project saving (extractions, analysis settings, plot settings, etc.) • New recent projects menu and thumbnail display on home page. • Newly integrated post-processing feature for applying time filters to extracted data. • Large project loading performance improvement with faster animation playback. The VIC-2D system is a turnkey solution that utilizes our optimized correlation algorithms to provide full-field two-dimensional displacement and strain data for mechanical testing on planar specimens. In-plane displacement are measured at every pixel subset within the area of interest, and full-field strain is computed with many tensor options. The VIC-2D system measures in-plane displacements and strains over 2000% with measurement resolution as low as 10 microstrain possible. Specimen sizes ranging from microns to meters are measured easily, and with a built-in microscope distortion correction and SEM drift correction module, the software is the most flexible and powerful 2D DIC software on the market.

Non-Contact Full-Field Dynamic Strain Measurement System The VIC-3D HS™ system is a high-speed measurement system for full-field shape, displacements, velocities, strains, and much more. Systems with frame rates from 1, 000 to 10, 000, 000 Hz are available, and configurations are customized to your applications and budget. Our systems are streamlined and integrated with supported high-speed cameras with acquisition software VIC-Snap HS, which allows the user to acquire calibration and test images with ease. Synchronized images are seamlessly acquired and saved in the correct format for fast data analysis in VIC-3D. Furthermore, VIC-Snap HS enables external analog data to be recorded via an included data acquisition system synchronizing load or displacement data frame-by-frame. The VIC-3D HS™ system includes all the benefits of the standard VIC-3D system in addition to fully-integrated high-speed cameras. Shape, movement, and strain are tracked and computed for every data point (pixel subset) within the field of view. Since this data is calculated in three dimensions, out-of-plane displacements are measured directly, essentially eliminating bias. All calculations are done quickly and automatically with the included VIC software suite. Technology Overview High-Speed cameras are very useful for the qualitative assessment of high speed events; however, it can be very tedious to obtain quantitative data from images without good software. Motion tracking software helps with this problem, but can only track movement at defined points, and is generally less accurate. Since the VIC-3D HS system analyzes a speckle pattern which is applied to the surface of the specimen, full-field data is captured and local strains area easily identified and measured. VIC-3D also includes FREE integrated marker tracking capabilities, as an added benefit. This can be useful if displacements are only needed at select points, such as the head or limbs on a crash test dummy. Common dynamic applications for this powerful system included (but not limited to) crash testing, air bag deployment, vibration analysis, bird strike tests, ballistic events, explosive events, drop tests, Kolsky bar test, fracture mechanics, and much more. System Features Below are the general features of the VIC-3D HS system; however, system configurations do vary. Please call us to discuss your applications as it is our goal to provide you with accurate information about every system that is right fit for you. Full-field measurements of 3D coordinates, displacements, velocities, and complete strain tensors Frame rates up to 10, 000, 000 fps, resolutions up to 4.0 MP In-plane measurement resolution: up to 0.01 pixels Out-of-plane measurement resolution: up to 0.02 pixels Strain resolution up to 0.01% local, 0.005% global Strain ranges from 0.01% to over 2, 000% Automatic calibration High-speed cameras can be easily controlled using our proprietary Vic-Snap HS image acquisition software Powerful tools for visualizing data Contour displays which can be overlaid onto images of the test specimen Data extraction from 3D plots based on user defined lines, circles or points Post-processing tools for statistical analysis, stress-strain curves, and more One year of technical support and software upgrades. Live technical support is available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST. On-site support and consulting is also available. Standard two year replacement warranty for defects in materials andor workmanship on all parts.

Non-Contact Full-Field ODS and Strain Measurement System Technology Overview The VIC-3D™ (FFT) High Speed Vibration Analysis (HSVA) System by Correlated Solutions, Inc. is a new addition to the Vic-3D product line of measurement solutions which enables full-field 3D viewing, measurement, and analysis of full-field operational deflection shapes (ODS’s) which occur from transient events. ODS’s in the frequency domain can easily be viewed and analyzed with levels of accuracy in the nanometer range. Three-dimensional displacements, strains, velocities, and accelerations are all computed for thousands of data points for any given frequency. The result is not only visual, but users can export the data for FEA analysis and validation. Application Example An example of the system’s results are seen below. An thin 8″ x 10″ aluminum plate suspended with rubber bands was tapped from behind with a small hammer. The impact produced the following shapes: Vs. traditional measurement techniques Non-contact measurements– Since the HVSA System provides non-contact full-field vibration analysis of components under dynamic or transient load, it circumvents the problems associated with the conventional sensors such as debonding or becoming damaged during the event (especially transient and shock loading), sensors adding mass to the test component, noise, and cable management. Full-field data– Point selection can be overlooked completely! Unknown nodes are easily discovered and displayed during post-processing. This means that no pretesting is necessary to ensure reliable results. 3D Results– Since the HSVA system always measures in all three axes, orienting multiple single axis accelerometers or using pricey bi-axial or tri-axial accelerometers are no longer required. Integrated strain and displacement data– Full-field strain, deformation, and shape variables are automatically produced along with frequency and amplitude data. No Windows– The windowing processing has been described as a “necessary evil” by ODS experts in the field. With the HSVA system, no windows are used, giving the ODS analyst confidence that leakage has not occurred. With the VIC-3D (FFT) HSVA system, there are no adhesives, wires, signal analyzers, power amplifiers, or load cells necessary for detailed ODS results. Obtaining data for a tiny, complex structure or a very large one is faster and easier than changing a pair of lenses. Vs. single point laser vibrometers 3D Results– Since the HSVA system always measures in all three axes, 3D results are obtained with each test. Simple procedures– Very large structures can be measured in only a single transient test. The cameras do not need to be moved or repositioned at all to acquire additional data from the specimen. Faster acquisition– With the HSVA system, amplitude does not affect acquisition time. Even on very large structures with very large amplitudes, full-field data acquisition time requires only seconds. Integrated strain and displacement data– Full-field strain, deformation, and shape variables are automatically produced along with frequency and amplitude data. Single point laser vibrometers are not as robust as the HSVA system. Full-field 3D data can be acquired very quickly and with very little setup and testing time.

Vic-Gauge uses our optimized 2-D and 3-D correlation algorithms to provide real-time displacement and strain data for mechanical testing. Think of this tool as a set of virtual strain gauges: Data can be retrieved for multiple points and plotted live against analog load inputs. Results are saved for every analyzed point, and full images may be saved for full-field analysis in Vic-2D or Vic-3D. Real-time analog output is also available, allowing strain controlled tests with a completely noninvasive strain measurement method. Vic-Gauge™ can measure arbitrary displacements and strains from 50 microstrain to 5000% strain and above, for specimen sizes ranging from 5m.