Digital Radiography (DR/2D)
Digital Radiography (DR), is a 2D x-ray inspection method that uses a digital x-ray system to capture static 2D images, allowing you to see the internal features of the component you are inspecting. Our certified personnel are able to develop techniques that allow for flaw detection, assembly verification, and many more types of analysis.
X-ray Results
- Technique Development
- Level III consulting
- Certified inspection
- Information only reporting
- High resolution
Use Cases
- Electronics
- Trapped powder verification
- Assembly verification
- Flaw detection
- Porosity/Inclusion detection
- Many more…
Limitations
- Material Type
- Material Density
- Material Thickness
- Component Geometry
- Physical size of component
- Weight
Deliverables
- Raw images
- Inspection report
- Accept/reject
- JPEG/.PNG files
- Certificate of Conformance
- Technique report
- Webex
X-ray Results
- High Resolution
- CNC Programming
- Automated inspection
- Repeatability
- Certified phantom gauges
Available Inspections Using CT
- Dimensional/GD&T
- Porosity/Inclusion Analysis
- Wall Thickness
- CAD/CT Comparison
- Fiber Orientation
- Lack of fusion
- Cracks
- Mechanical Simulation
Limitations
- Component size
- Material density
- Resolution requirements
- Component Geometry
- Material type
Available CT Deliverables can be
- Inspection Report
- VGL Volumetric Data Set
- Slice images
- Webex
Computed Tomography (CT/3D)
Computed Tomography (CT) is an inspection method the requires your component be fixed to a rotate stage. That stage captures thousands of images while your part rotates 360 degrees (typically). Once the images are captured, the software uses an algorithm to reconstruct the data into a 3D volumetric set. With this data set, you can visually slice through the part allowing you to nondestructively analyze the internal makings of your part.
High Energy 2D/3D Services
Given the limitations that are presented with both DR and CT, PiXL has partnered with various companies to offer our customers a method that overcomes these obstacles. We are able to perform up to 500kV in-house, while our strategic partners can inspect items what require up to 9MeV.
X-ray Results
- DR or CT
- Increased penetration capability
- Reduced Scatter
- Up to 9 MeV
Use Cases
- High density (nickel based) alloys
- Engine Blocks
- Large assemblies
- Large AM Product
Limitations
- Resolution requirements
- Focal Spot size
- Component geometry
- Material Density
- Weight
Deliverables
- Raw image or stack
- VGL
- Inspection Report
- Webex
- Technique Report