Industrial computed tomography

[3] As the part rotates, the cone of X-rays produce a large number of 2D images that are collected by the detector.

The CAD data can be used for reverse engineering, geometric dimensioning and tolerance analysis, and production part approval.

CT scanning can detect internal features and flaws displaying this information in 3D without destroying the part.

Industrial CT scanning (3D X-ray) is used to detect flaws inside a part such as porosity,[7] an inclusion, or a crack.

[9] Metal casting and moulded plastic components are typically prone to porosity because of cooling processes, transitions between thick and thin walls, and material properties.

[12][13] Growth is being driven primarily by the ongoing development of CT devices and services that enable precise and non-destructive testing of components.

Innovations such as the use of artificial intelligence for automated fault analyses and the development of mobile CT systems are expanding the possibilities.

Animated set of computed tomography transmission images of a Logitech C500 webcam
CT Scanner Beamline
Line beam scanner
CT Scanner Beamline
Cone beam scanner
An industrial computed tomography (CT) scan conducted on an aluminum casting to identify internal failures such as voids. All color coordinated particles within casting are voids/porosity/air pockets, which can additionally be measured and are color coordinated according to size.
Flight through a 3D reconstruction of a disposable pepper grinder. Glass in blue.