CT Scanner (Nikon XT H 225 ST 2X)

Uses an X-Ray source, detector and rotating positioning table to create a 360 degree digital image.

Process Name

Computational Tomography (CT) Scanning

Applications

CT provides non-destructive 3D imaging & analysis for a variety of objects.

Advantages

Enables investigation of microstructure (e.g., cracks, pores, burrs, particle sizes), spatial distribution of matter within a sample, dimensional compliance, and generation of 3-D volume and surface models.

Limitations

High density or thick walled parts can be difficult for the X-Rays to penetrate resulting in poor image quality or requiring lengthy scanning time.

Specifications

Part size: 0.2 to 40 cm in diameter with a mass up to 50 kg Achievable Resolution: Resolution of CT is highly dependent on part size, material properties, geometry and thickness. For small parts, resolutions of 10 - 30 micrometers has been achieved Typical materials: Metals, Plastics, Electrical Circuits, Cement, Stone, Organic materials, Composites Analysis Software: Volume Graphics Studio Max 3.5 Types of Analysis: Dimensional measurement, wall thinkness , porosity, foam or powder, Reverse Engineering: CT Scanning can be used to create high quality .STL files