XT H 225Industrial X-ray and Computed Tomography

nIkon meTrology I vision beyond precision

The nikon Metrology industrial X-ray and cT inspection system is a flexible solution that facilitates the detection of material defects – porosity, cracks and inclusions – as well as assembly and interconnectivity issues.

it is the ideal solution to perform first-part inspection and process control across diverse manufacturing industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, pharmaceutical and plastics.

Get the inside picture of complex industrial parts, by literally looking into the internal structure. Then use cT capability to qualify and quantify any inner or outer dimension, all in a smooth, non-destructive process.

• Flexibility combined in a single system: X-ray for quick visual inspection, cT for in-depth analysis

•High quality images in a short time • Fast operation with interactive joystick navigation•High-resolution digital imaging and processing• safe system that does not require special precautions or badges• small footprint for easy installation

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Industrial X-ray and ct inspection

Insight into the inside

X-ray concept

X-ray technology provides a detailed view inside parts. The radiation is generated by a micro-focus source and transmitted through the sample. A digital flat panel detector is used to capture patterns of X-rays that pass through a specimen, showing different shades of gray depending on material and geometry. Thicker or denser material – such as iron, copper and lead – lead to darker areas than thin or light materials such as plastic, paper or air.

Moving the sample closer to the X-ray source increases the magnification of the

resulting image

As the component is rotated around its axis while taking X-ray images, a full 3d cT volume is generated.

computed tomography (ct)

cT offers that extra dimension to X-ray technology. based on a large number of X-ray images captured around a single axis of rotation, cT reconstructs an accurate 3d volume dataset that represents the internal structure of your sample. viewed as slices in any orientation or as a 3d scene, the inner part is visualized and enables you to explore all the details of the object.

X-ray: different materials create distinctive radiation patterns

cT reconstruction and analysis of a diesel injector component

ct scAnnInG Allows you to:

•verify complex internal structures• isolate and inspect included components •Measure dimensions without sectioning the sample •Automatically detect and measure internal voids/volumes •strip external surfaces from view with ease

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Xt H 225: see it sharply

Full of benefits, rich on functionality

The XT H 225 is a real-time inspection system offering both fully programmable and manual operation. it is designed to deliver high quality results in a quick, straightforward process. The XT H 225 is ready for cT applications. With its powerful 225kv source, high resolutions and measurement volume of ø250mm and 600mm height, it is suited for a wide range of applications, including inspection of small plastic parts and castings and research of organic materials.

dual display for combined measurement and real-time analysis

intuitive joystick navigation drives real-time X-ray image generation

compact design and low weight facilitates installation

25-225kv micro-focus source with 3µm focal spot size

Low cost maintenance open tube technology

safety as a design criterion

Measurement volume of 25x60cm

ergonomic loading of sample

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5-axis fully programmable manipulator

choice of high resolution digital detector

Fast data capture

• Total system – source, detector and software – optimized for real-time visualization and processing

• Fast reconstruction software runs on high-specification industrial grade pc

High quality images

• Full control over imaging chain from source to image processing through in-house developments

• in-house micro-focus source with 3µm focal spot size

safety as a design criterion

• Full protective enclosure requires no need for special badges or protective clothing• continuous fail-to-safe monitoring • Lead-lined cabinet fully complies to din 54113 radiation safety standards and ce

regulationlow cost of ownership

• Low system weight avoids special floor treatment• compact design easily fits double-door entries• easily maneuverable through 3-wheel transportation• open X-ray tube allows local maintenance of internal tube components

straightforward use

• short learning curve – operational within 3 days• extra tilt axis for easy recognition of internal features• Local language support facilitates use by local operators• parameter locking organizes operator and supervisor rights• cT wizard guides an operator through the data acquisition

Processing as part of the process

• Market leading cT reconstruction into 3d volume dataset• Adapt resolution to your needs: full part with coarse resolution, high resolution in specific

region of interest• Tight integration with industry standard post-processing applications • customizable macros automate measurement workflow

nikon Metrology can provide a wide range of customer specific X-ray and cT configurations. To receive more info, please contact nikon Metrology.

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superior processing performance

interactive and user-friendly software is essential in evaluating the complex internal structure of samples and performing accurate inspection. The software tools provide all the means to guide you in retrieving the required information, using the most advanced visualization and analysis capabilities. developed to streamline the process of inspection and measurement, nikon Metrology X-ray and cT inspection software runs first-article inspection in minutes, instead of hours or days.

Real time X-Ray inspection

• interactive joystick control for intuitive part positioning•Ultra-fast acquisition of X-ray scans• integrated display and analysis tools•capability to measure on screen•support of annotation and dimensional data•programmable macros for automated repetition

ct reconstruction

•precise reconstruction into 3d volume dataset using •off-the-shelf pc hardware•Quick full part reconstruction for general analysis•detailed reconstruction for drilling into specific regions of interest •on-the spot creation of cT slices

offline ct analysis

•cT data is ready for export to Focus inspection or 3rd party software packages

•cAd-comparison of external and internal surfaces•Geometric shape fitting in internal 3d features•off-line analysis on dedicated visualization station•Movie capture of complex internal structure

real time X-ray visualization

3d rendering of casting

X-ray of plastic part and cT of connector

part-to-cAd analysis dimensioning Fitted cylinders in holes

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unparalled flexibility for your inspection lab

Anywhere the internal structure matters, X-ray and cT technology can serve as an efficient tool to provide valuable information. detailed capture and measurement of internal features is often vital for quality control, failure analysis and material research across markets.

•Fault detection and failure analysis•Assembly inspection of complex mechanisms •dimensional measurement of internal components •part to cAd comparison•Advanced material research•Analysis of the biological structures•digital archiving of models

wide range of applications

•Automotive - electrical connectors - injection nozzles - sensors e.g. Lambda sensor - Translucent light pipes that bring Led light to the dashboard - small high-pressure die casting parts e.g. turbo compressor

•Aerospace - positioning of cores in wax for turbine blades - crack analysis in components

•plastic injection molding - complex plastic components (e.g. Fans) - soft, translucent materials where tactile or optical is no option - Ultra-sonic welding of plastic parts

•pharmaceutical/medical - dispensers for correct dosing of medicines - small instruments - small plastic or composite parts - bone structures

•research - Material test and analysis (structure, porosity, defects, etc.) - paleontology (bones, sculls, fossils) and soils

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