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Industrial Computed Tomography and X-Ray

Increasing competitive pressure, rising customer requirements and increasingly complex products and processes prompted us to use computer tomography (CT) technology at an early stage. This technology enables us to answer a wide range of questions precisely and efficiently, while significantly reducing costs and saving working time. At the same time, CT enables us to significantly improve the informative value of our examinations.

An industrial CT system consists of two main components: the CT scanner and sophisticated analysis and visualization software. This software forms the "heart" of the system and opens up numerous fields of application, from quality control and process optimization to automation.

In our overview, you will learn about the specific advantages our CT systems offer for examinations, how we use them in practice and how the technology works in detail.

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Florian Kronpass | Head of CT Laboratory
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That is why we rely on computer tomography in materials engineering.

Whether electronic components, batteries, products made from injection molding and metal casting or components made from 3D printing processes - the quality of these components is a key factor in determining their success in use and compliance with strict error tolerances. With technological advances, products are also becoming more complex and delicate, which increases the requirements for their testing. It is essential for our customers to continuously optimize their processes in order to remain competitive and hold their own on the market. Fast and precise statements are also of crucial importance in the event of a claim.

The GWP We use a variety of modern testing methods for quality assurance or damage analysis. These include classic NDT methods or destructive microsection examination. However, these methods reach their limits when it comes to the holistic recording of internal structures and precise data on material defects.

Here the industrial computed tomography (CT) a powerful solution. With our various CT systems, even difficult-to-access, complex components can be penetrated in their entire depth and structure. The high-resolution data sets generated are then further processed and analyzed using special software, which enables a wide range of applications.

  • Detection of irregularities (e.g. defects such as pores and cavities in castings)
  • Metrological tasks (e.g. target-actual comparison, wall thickness determination)
  • Fiber Characteristics in Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Components
  • morphology of components

How industrial computed tomography works

CT technology (3D computed tomography) creates a precise 3D model of an object by combining numerous X-ray images. While conventional X-ray testing (X-ray) only takes 2D images, industrial CT scanners offer a complete, spatial representation of all sides of an object. This enables a unique interior view and detailed analysis. The quality and applicability of the scans is significantly increased by specialized software. Analysis tools offer automatic error detection and measurements. The scanning process begins by placing the object or sample on a rotating turntable between an X-ray source and a detector. The X-ray beam penetrates the object and generates different image information on the detector depending on the density. The rotation and possible vertical movement of the beam captures all geometries of the object, enabling detailed and flexible analysis.

Applications of Industrial Computed Tomography

In non-destructive materials technology, the process of industrial computer tomography (CT) is becoming increasingly important in all sectors. High-performance tubes can be used to irradiate technical components in a non-destructive manner and then evaluate them using a variety of evaluation methods.

Our laboratory services in the field of industrial computed tomography

The right choice for every component: Our CT systems in the materials laboratory

Our customers' requirements are varied. Depending on the material, the size of the object and the required level of detail recognition, we use the appropriate CT system: