Until today non-destructive testing with high-resolution computed tomography has only been feasible with immense constructions in larger scientific laboratories. phoenix|x-ray is now closing this technological gap offering a highly resolving CT system for a broad public - the brand new “v|tome|x”. This novel system is capable of producing a detailed three-dimensional radioscopic visualisation of the sample that can be inspected from all angels in tomographic slices and sections. In contrast to the customary X-ray 2D projection methods computed tomography can display overlapping parts separately. In particular, for long objects this means that the cross-section becomes accessible at any position along the axis. The tomographic images are generated by means of the acquisition and reconstruction software „SIXTOS“.
In distinction from other CT-setups on the market the new v|tome|x is equipped with a dedicated, highly stable microfocus X-ray-tube with a maximum high voltage of 225 kV developed by phoenix|x-ray especially for CT, and allows tomographic 3D as well as conventional 2D inspection. The CT tube in combination with a high-contrast|detector (16 bit) achieves an image resolution of down to 4 micron voxel (volume pixel) size. Maximum sample diameter for the standard v|tome|x system is 150 mm (6 inch) with a maximum sample weight of 30 kg (65 lbs.)
The easy-to-use visualisation software offers extensive capabilities to render the volume X-ray images and apply various colour filters, perform morphological segmentations, surface modelling, measurements, and go through reverse engineering processes (comparison of real object data with CAD data). Certain existing installations from phoenix|x-ray can be redesigned and upgraded for computed tomography.
The v|tome|x is integrated in a radiation safe cabinet available in different dimensions, so that there is no need to build a separate X-ray room. However, customised turn-key solutions for special applications remain one of phoenix|x-ray´s strong points, also in the new field of computed tomography. See also article in the May Issue of "Quality Magazine Online" (Click here!)