Does the part need to be prepared before scanning?
No. Unlike other techniques, CT needs no spray, no stickers and no probing program: all you need is a good orientation and a suitable fixture.
Can CT help optimize mold geometry?
Yes. By comparing a scanned prototype with its CAD model, you can precisely identify the warpage and shrinkage to correct on the mold.
Can wall thickness be measured across an entire plastic part?
Yes. X-rays penetrate plastics well, which allows precise thickness measurement across the whole part, including complex geometries.
Can CT inspection be integrated into an automated production line?
Yes. The entire measurement process can be automated and integrated into a fully robotized production line.
Can fiber-reinforced plastics be inspected?
Yes. CT also lets you analyze fiber distribution and certain defects linked to the injection process.
Does CT detect porosity in fiber-reinforced plastic parts?
Yes, and it also provides fiber orientation statistics, which are useful for reinforced engineering plastics.
Why use CT rather than a conventional metrology machine?
CT measures internal and external geometries simultaneously, even on parts that can’t be probed or optically scanned.
Can CT replace some destructive sectioning?
Yes. It gives access to the inside of parts without cutting them, keeping the sample intact.