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