Stress-Space

Stress-Space Ltd (SSL) offers an “intelligent capability” for measuring residual stresses in complex geometry structures of any size at competitive cost for diverse space and terrestrial engineering applications. Our staff use a range of residual stress measurement methods including the Contour Method, X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, synchrotron diffraction and hybrid methods. We collaborate with customers needing access to the Diamond Light Source, the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, the Central Laser Facility and the wide range of STFC scientific laboratories on the Harwell Campus. We are the UK distributor for new generation X-ray diffraction measurement equipment for mapping residual stresses (X-Raybot) over complex geometric surfaces. We sponsor research and development (see blog) aimed at improving residual stress measurement methods, providing engineered residual stress solutions for advanced manufacture and managing the impact of residual stress on the lifetime performance of components and structures.