Author Archives: wisermachine

Technician safely inspecting the open WM3900P sample chamber during low-count-rate troubleshooting
XRF Low Count Rate or No Sample Detected: Safe Troubleshooting 2026

Troubleshoot XRF low count rate or no sample detected safely. Check sample coverage, positioning, window [...]

30
Sep
WM-EDX-B9 analyzer in a jewelry plating quality-control workspace with rings and coating coupons
XRF Gold Plating Thickness Measurement for Vermeil and Jewelry QC 2026

Understand XRF gold plating thickness measurement for vermeil and jewelry QC. Confirm layer system, calibration, [...]

30
Sep
WM-EDX-B6 analyzer with sorted jewelry components for lead and cadmium XRF screening
XRF Lead and Cadmium Screening for Jewelry: Buyer Workflow 2026

Plan XRF lead and cadmium screening for jewelry components. Separate parts, use suitable calibration, document [...]

30
Sep
WM3600S analyzer with a magnified ring positioning view for small jewelry XRF testing
XRF Sample Camera Positioning for Rings, Clasps and Earrings 2026

Use an XRF sample camera to position rings, clasps, earrings and repairs. Center the test [...]

30
Sep
WM3000P analyzer beside trays of small rings and clasps for XRF spot-size selection
XRF Collimator Spot Size for Jewelry: Small Parts and Mixed-Metal Risks 2026

Choose an XRF collimator spot size for rings, clasps, solder joints and small jewelry. Learn [...]

30
Sep
WM5800 XRF analyzer with a bangle held in a stable curved-jewelry positioning fixture
XRF Edge Effect on Curved Jewelry: Positioning Rings, Bangles and Chains 2026

Reduce XRF edge and geometry errors when testing rings, bangles and chains. Use stable positioning, [...]

26
Sep
WMEDS6000T XRF analyzer used for repeated precious metal verification readings
XRF Repeatability Test for Gold Analyzers: Daily Buyer Check 2026

Run an XRF gold tester repeatability check with one stable sample, fixed positioning, repeated readings, [...]

26
Sep
WMK6000 XRF gold analyzer used in a timed gold buying counter workflow
XRF Gold Analyzer Test Time: When to Use 5, 15, 30 or 60 Seconds 2026

Choose an XRF gold analyzer test time for screening, confirmation and difficult samples. Learn why [...]

26
Sep
WM5800T XRF analyzer with separate jewelry samples arranged for multi-point testing
How Many XRF Test Points Does Jewelry Need? Ring, Chain and Bracelet Guide 2026

A practical guide to choosing XRF test points on rings, chains, bracelets and mixed jewelry [...]

26
Sep
WM6000P XRF gold analyzer testing a ring at a jewelry appraisal counter
How Deep Does XRF Test Gold? Surface Measurement Limits for Jewelry Buyers 2026

Learn how deep XRF tests gold, why it is a surface measurement, and how jewelry [...]

26
Sep