Analysis & Control SoftwareDigital Image Correlation (DIC)

VIC-3D (Digital Image Correlation)

One of the most common configurations of the VIC-3D system is for quasi-static applications for measuring deformation and strain on specimens under ‘slow’ loading. Whether performing simple tensile tests, compression tests or applying large loads to structures, this system has the power to deliver accurate results with high spatial resolution. Because quasi-static applications do not require very fast acquisition rates, these systems benefit from utilizing ultra-high-resolution digital cameras for maximum spatial resolution. VIC-3D systems for quasi-static applications are offered in a wide range of resolution and frame rate combinations starting at 2.3 MP (140 Hz) and up to 45 MP (10 Hz) with many options in between.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Typical Range
Camera Resolution Range	2.3 MP to 45 MP
Frame Rate Range	10 Hz (45 MP) to 140 Hz (2.3 MP)
Measurement Type	Full-field 3D deformation and strain
Software Version	VIC-3D 11.4
API	vicpyx Python module

Key Specifications

•Supports cameras from 2.3 MP (140 Hz) to 45 MP (10 Hz)
•Full-field 3D displacement and strain measurement software
•VIC-3D 11.4 with vicpyx Python module for custom scripting
•Native ISO 12004 (FLC) support
•Polar/cylindrical coordinate extensions
•FEA integration extensions included

Key Features

•vicpyx Python framework for custom DIC analysis scripts within VIC-3D workspace
•End-to-end automation pipelines from acquisition to post-processing
•Fluid Result Integration — writes AOIs and transformations back to project
•Temporal Data Access — access neighboring frames for time-series analysis
•Persistent Configurations — save user-defined extension arguments
•FEA validation workflows (mesh alignment, node comparison)
•Forming Limit Curve (FLC) ISO 12004 generation
•iris data visualization engine with 4K video export
•License-free Viewer Mode for collaborators to open and inspect projects read-only
•Advanced Extensometer — place whole arrays and edit by global/pixel position, length, and direction
•Subtract Thermal Expansion extension to isolate mechanical strain from thermal effects

Software & Integration

•VIC-3D 11.4
•VIC-Snap

Applications

•Quasi-static tensile and compression testing
•Structural load testing
•FEA model validation
•Forming limit curve determination
•Full-field deformation and strain measurement

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