Microfocus X-ray technology plays an important role in the inspection of mechanical components like light alloy castings, parts of aircraft turbines or actuators. The trend towards miniaturization produces smaller and lighter parts to reduce weight and save material.
At each stage of the production quality requirements are increasing. The tolerances for defects are going down to only a few microns (1 µm = 1/1000 mm).
At each stage of the production quality requirements are increasing. The tolerances for defects are going down to only a few microns (1 µm = 1/1000 mm).
Typical Applications
Non-destructive microfocus X-ray inspection in aerospace industry, e.g.:
- Mechanical components like control valves or flap actuators
- Circumferential electron beam (EB) welds in conducts and air ducts
- Rotor blades, turbine blades
- Aircraft turbines
- Electronic assemblies
- (Small) titanium and aluminium castings
- Composite materials
Impression of X-ray images
Recommended microfocus X-ray tubes for X-ray inspections in aerospace industry
For testing of mechanical components we recommend our product lines THE Plus and SE. For testing of circumferential weld seams we developed various microfocus rod anode tubes. Please refer to the product lines RA, RAC, and RAC Superfocus.
Microfocus transmission X-ray tubes - product line THE Plus
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Microfocus reflection X-ray tubes - product line SE
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Microfocus rod anode X-ray tubes - product line RA
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Microfocus rod anode X-ray tubes - product line RAC
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Microfocus rod anode X-ray tubes - product line RAC Superfocus
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