X-Ray Testing That Will:

Improve Product Quality

Quickly and easily identify manufacturing defects and/or inaccuracies, material issues in a non-destructive way.

Manufacture Better

Shorten development time, reduce operating cost, increase production ability with easy to read 3D Scans, and the support of our tech team.

Reduce Recalls

Recalls are expensive. Uncover product recall issues quickly with an industrial scan to truly SEE inside your working products.

Get A No-Obligation Quote to fully SEE Any Product

Our engineers are ready to help with your challenges. Send through some initial project details and we'll review and get back to you with a project estimate and additional questions.
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Technologically Advanced, Experienced Backed

Delivering the Exact X-ray Material Testing Your Project Requires

  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Flaw Detection
  • Failure Analysis
  • Assembly Accuracy
  • Reverse Engineering Applications
  • Color Map
  • Porosity Analysis
  • Capability Study
  • Wall Thickness Analysis
  • Layout
  • STL File Delivery
  • Engineering Support
  • Scan Evaluation
  • Optimization & Material Identification
  • Engineering Design Assist
  • Print Development
  • GD&T Consulting
  • Datum Structuring
  • Fixture Design

Faster, Easier, & More In-depth X-ray Material Testing to Get You Answers When You Need Them

Our x-ray material testing is industry leading, but it takes more than just a scan:
  • Inspection reports get delivered faster, particularly compared to other providers
  • Easy to use viewer software, tutorials and help videos
  • Access to our experienced team for reviewing results
  • Dedicated and responsive account ENGINEERS to keep your tight deadlines met

X-ray Material Testing & Engineering Experience
Across ALL Industries

Serving more than 3,000 clients in a diverse mix of industries.
Medical Devices

Luers, Drug Delivery, Medical Implants, Dental Implants

Automotive

Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Farming & Mining Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, Marine

Aerospace

Manifolds, Pumps, Nozzles, Electronics

Consumer Products

Packaging, Disposable Cutlery, Sporting Goods, Tech Manufacturing

Traditional Manufacturing

Die Casting, Metal Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Injection Molding

Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Direct Manufacturing, Tooling

Defense

Firearms, Weapons Systems, Hypersonics, Ammunition

Equipment & Expertise Make The Difference

Cutting-Edge Equipment
  • Ziess Metrotom 800 CT Machine
  • Zeiss Metrotom 1500 CT Machine
  • Unique Laboratory:
    Maintains 68°F ±0.5°F
    Maintains 45% humidity ±5%
    Controls dust particulate, light candelas, noise decibels, & air velocity
    Maintains positive pressure
Multidisciplinary Team
  • Work with CT specialists who are physicists. They understand the science behind x-rays and how they interact with different materials and different densities.
  • You'll get the BEST scans possible as we capture part features that otherwise would not be picked up by an average x-ray scan.
Accreditation

Establishes:

  • Competency of skill
  • Adequacy of equipment
  • Reliability of business process/quality management system
  • Contract review & final inspection
  • Proven measurement uncertainty
ISO/IEC 17025 Scope & Certificate
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X-ray Material Testing in Days,
Not Weeks

Product & Problem

Send your part. List specific requirements:

  • flaw detection
  • failure analysis
  • assembly accuracy
  • comparison to CAD; colormap analysis
  • porosity or void identification
Advanced Scanning

Top technology quickly delivers accurate data & detailed product analysis.

Data Analysis & Support

Results are delivered, backed with our team of engineers to assist in analysis & review.

Case Studies

Colormap of CT scan data within VG software
Challenge:

A major consumer product company struggles to develop, approve, and launch multiple high-level cavitation molds for high-volume production & global distribution.

Solution:

Computed tomography and value-add services from Nel PreTech.

Results:

Client saves $1 million in direct cost and gains $60 million in cash flow four months sooner.

The Scoop: Product development & launch expedited with x-ray scanning of new tooling

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Industrial CT scanning services allows analysis of hidden elements
Challenge:

Major sporting goods manufacturer needs a CAD model built using scan data from an existing golf club.

Solution:

3D scanning and mesh editing in specialized CAD modeling software to remove features.

Results:

Client saves time with our quick turnaround and develops a new product with our accurate scan data.

A Big Hit: Product development expedited by
x-ray scanning golf club into CAD model

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Blue light scan of an automotive door handle
Challenge:

Global OEM medical device company needs help developing and launching drug delivery pumps.

Solution:

CT scanning and value-add services create a turnkey solution to give the client a competitive advantage.

Results:

20 new tools in 20 weeks.

A Medical Miracle: Drug delivery pumps developed & launched in record time with x-ray testing services

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What is x-ray material testing?

X-ray material testing is a method used to determine the composition, structure, and properties of materials in a systematic way. X-ray material testing is an important technique in manufacturing industries, where it is used to ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in products. It can be used to identify potential flaws or defects in materials before they are released into production.

The specimen is placed on a rotary stage with a cone beam, low energy x-ray source which projects a beam of x-rays onto the sample object. A flat panel, x-ray detector on the opposite side of the source collects the data. The data can then be exported into specialized software developed for a multitude of analysis capabilities.

In short, X-ray material testing provides invaluable information that helps ensure the quality and safety of products.

Beyond x-ray material testing

Fast x-ray testing and accurate scan data are important to you.
Instead of commoditizing x-ray material testing, let us show you the value-add
x-ray material testing we bring to your parts.
  • 30 years in business
  • In-depth knowledge of mathematics & ASME standards
  • Maintain, train, & contribute to development of industry's leading metrology, engineering, & 3d measurement software
  • Results in days to 1 week
  • Subject matter experts
  • Physicists & engineering physics graduates
  • Trusted consultants
  • Full attention of our resources
  • Questions answered within minutes/hours
  • Legal certification for compliance & protection to our clients
  • Deep understanding & management of measurement uncertainty
  • Quality assurance

Types of materials suitable for x-ray testing

Materials that are a good specimen for x-ray material testing include solid, non-porous objects that can be prepared in a consistent and repeatable manner.

Common materials tested include: metals such as titanium, aluminum, steel, plastics, carbon fiber, inconel, brass, and polymers.

Parts suitable for x-ray material testing depend on density of material AND how thick the part is.

The type of X-ray equipment used will depend on the type of specimen being tested. X-ray material testing is an advanced technique that requires specialized expertise and equipment to perform properly.

Steel parts

Additional X-Ray Material Testing Resources

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