From chairs to parts for medical equipment, testing out parts is essential in order to ensure that these items run efficiently and safely. But for many items, conducting a thorough test typically means slicing it in half in order to see its internal workings and structures. Unfortunately, this would damage or comprise the integrity of many object. That’s where industrial computer topography (CT) scanning comes in.
What is industrial scanning?
Industrial scanning is a process that allows objects in a range of sizes to be scanned 2-dimensionally at a number of angles, resulting in a 3-dimensional rendering that allows individuals to investigate both the internal and external components of the object. This process is ideal for inspections regarding safety and durability. Additionally, since it is a non destructive testing that doesn’t involve the use of fixtures, it is a perfect testing type for fragile and delicate parts. It is also often used for and by reversed engineering services.
What are the benefits of 3d scanning services?
Industrial scanning offers a plethora of benefits for both the client and the lab itself. Here are a few of the most prominent benefits:
- Lower cost CT scanning not only reduces production inspection costs, but it can reduce failure analysis costs up to 75% when compared to already existing technologies.
- Higher quality The technology involved in industrial CT scanning calls for metrology accuracy that is dependent on both size of part and density of part, ranging from anywhere between 5-200 microns. To put this in perspective, this means that micro-t scanning systems’ resolution is 100 times better than the best CAT scanning device available in the medical field.
- Extremely fastIndustrial CT technology is not only improving rapidly, but the production level of the technology is improving too. Today, it’s possible to reconstruct 3D renderings of objects that contain billions of voxels in a matter of seconds. This makes it versatile for all kinds of applications, suh as prototyping, metrology, and so much more.
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