Advantages of Using Industrial CT Scanning for Part Validation
Posted: 2014-9-30
By:
Jesse Garant
Industrial Computed Tomography better known as CT or CAT
scan, is a nondestructive testing method that allows
viewers to access scanned results in 3D. This technology is
used for identifying internal failures or verifying
prototypes. Using this particular x-ray technology proves
to be beneficial over the use of traditional testing
methods such as CMM. Used commonly in the aerospace,
automotive and medical industry, CT has proved to be useful
and effective for retrieving accurate data. The following
is a quick overview of how CT can be advantageous for
quality control and testing purposes, in the pre-production
stage of the manufacturing cycle or during production:
-Non-destructive testing method - parts are available for
use after testing process
-Inspection and analysis costs from first article to
production are significantly reduced
-Design requirements for both internal and external
components are validated quickly and accurately
-Development costs are reduced in creating the first CAD
model
-Product quality is improved; reducing the risk of recalls
-Accuracy is guaranteed using CT scanning technology
-Internal complex part features can be precisely measured
without destructive testing
-X-ray technology
-Delicate and fragile parts can be scanned in a free state
environment
-Electrode digitizing into continuous 2D and 3D image
formats
-Scanners use automation so human interaction is very
minimal, therefore reducing experimental error
-Detect internal voids, cracks, inclusions
-Reverse engineering
-Comparing or creating an ideal prototype, molds or models
-Video walk-through of the 3D part can be generated upon
client request and can be compared to CCD cameras in the
medical world and piping inspection systems and cameras.
-Can scan different types of materials ranging in different
sizes
-Can scan for the location, porosity, orientation and web
of internal fibers
-Varying wall thickness of a part can be identified and
measured
-Reduces operational cost by minimizing time allocated
toward quality control in pre-production when compared to
traditional testing methods
-Fast and easy to retrieve results from a specialized lab
There are many advantages offered by using CT for testing
your part for quality control purposes or to verify a
prototype in the pre-production stage. Also, CT can help
get a production line back to operation by identifying
internal defects quickly and accurately. Although this
technology is quite complex and require expertise,
specialized labs such as JG&A Metrology Center can help
make the process simple. For more information, please visit
www.jgarantmc.com.
scan, is a nondestructive testing method that allows
viewers to access scanned results in 3D. This technology is
used for identifying internal failures or verifying
prototypes. Using this particular x-ray technology proves
to be beneficial over the use of traditional testing
methods such as CMM. Used commonly in the aerospace,
automotive and medical industry, CT has proved to be useful
and effective for retrieving accurate data. The following
is a quick overview of how CT can be advantageous for
quality control and testing purposes, in the pre-production
stage of the manufacturing cycle or during production:
-Non-destructive testing method - parts are available for
use after testing process
-Inspection and analysis costs from first article to
production are significantly reduced
-Design requirements for both internal and external
components are validated quickly and accurately
-Development costs are reduced in creating the first CAD
model
-Product quality is improved; reducing the risk of recalls
-Accuracy is guaranteed using CT scanning technology
-Internal complex part features can be precisely measured
without destructive testing
-X-ray technology
-Delicate and fragile parts can be scanned in a free state
environment
-Electrode digitizing into continuous 2D and 3D image
formats
-Scanners use automation so human interaction is very
minimal, therefore reducing experimental error
-Detect internal voids, cracks, inclusions
-Reverse engineering
-Comparing or creating an ideal prototype, molds or models
-Video walk-through of the 3D part can be generated upon
client request and can be compared to CCD cameras in the
medical world and piping inspection systems and cameras.
-Can scan different types of materials ranging in different
sizes
-Can scan for the location, porosity, orientation and web
of internal fibers
-Varying wall thickness of a part can be identified and
measured
-Reduces operational cost by minimizing time allocated
toward quality control in pre-production when compared to
traditional testing methods
-Fast and easy to retrieve results from a specialized lab
There are many advantages offered by using CT for testing
your part for quality control purposes or to verify a
prototype in the pre-production stage. Also, CT can help
get a production line back to operation by identifying
internal defects quickly and accurately. Although this
technology is quite complex and require expertise,
specialized labs such as JG&A Metrology Center can help
make the process simple. For more information, please visit
www.jgarantmc.com.
