CT scandata of a casting showing air pockets or voids in the part.

Traditional 3D scanning can only gather so much data. Typically 3D scanners can essentially see what the human eye can see.  Whereas CT Scanning can capture an entire part inside and out. 

CT scanning is used widely in the medical field and is quickly gaining traction in the industrial/manufacturing space. Furthermore, complex internal structures that can’t be seen can now be scanned quickly with great precision. Industrial CT scanned data is similar to X-ray scanning, with the difference being that CT scandata captures hundreds of millions of measurement points on every seen and unseen surface on the part. Each of these points has an x,y,z value and the data can be polygonised into a triangular mesh for further usage in downstream applications such as Metrology Inspection, Reverse Engineering and Product design.

Industrial CT Scanning Service Uses

CT scan data can is much more useful than traditional structured light/ laser scandata, and is used for:

• Reverse Engineering
• Comparisons to the nominal CAD
• Ensuring the manufacturing of complex internal geometry parts is correct 
• Creating detailed reports based on customer needs
• Examining Air voids in molded or cast components
• Examining assembly fit conditions which cannot be seen from outside
• 3D scanning complex shapes 

What More can CT Scanning do?

• Check complex assemblies to ensure internal geometry is correct

• Find impurities in molded components such as voids or porosities
• Quickly scan complex parts that contain internal cavities
• Determine if the wall thickness of blow molds is within tolerances

CT Scanning Benefits

Our industrial 3d CT scanner services benefit all industries.The high accuracy of the scanner means that small automotive harness connectors can be scanned or even larger pieces such as engine components. Another benefit to CT scanning is not needing to cut apart to inspect the internals. A one-of-a-kind part would not suffer any damage and then could be replicated using our reverse engineering service, Furthermore, using a CT scanner save a lot of time when it comes to complex parts. Depending on the part CT scanning can cut the scanning time by greater than 50%.

• Highest measurement accuracy: CT scanning typically provides an accuracy of less than 0.001”
• High data acquisition speed: Most small parts can be scanned in minutes
• 100% complete scandata: Since it captures all surfaces, CT scanning exports out comprehensive scan data, which is then used for dimensional analysis.
• Hidden internal shapes: With it’s X-ray type scanning, it scans internal structures that are not possible with traditional scans.
• Detailed inspection: Can provide detailed inspection, density of materials, and failure analysis / defects.
• Evaluate hidden gaps, interferences or clearances in assemblies.

For more questions on our industrial CT scanning services or to request a quote click here or call 248-853-7700.