Advances in the metrological traceability and performance of X-ray computed tomography

W Dewulf, H Bosse, S Carmignato, R Leach - CIRP Annals, 2022 - Elsevier
X-ray computed tomography (XCT) is increasingly being used for evaluating quality and
conformance of complex products, including assemblies and additively manufactured parts …

[HTML][HTML] Performance testing of dimensional X-ray computed tomography systems

EA Zwanenburg, MA Williams, JM Warnett - Precision Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) has become a common tool for dimensional
analysis as it allows for non-destructive internal and external measurements. Manufacturers …

[HTML][HTML] X-Ray Computed Tomography performance in metrological evaluation and characterisation of polymeric additive manufactured surfaces

D Gallardo, LC Díaz, R Jiménez, M Torralba… - Additive …, 2023 - Elsevier
Surface characterisation has always been an important aspect in quality control for industrial
parts. With the development of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and the design …

Measurement systems analysis for beam compensation, scaling factors and geometric dimensioning for a metallic additively manufactured test artifact

A Lopes, J Rivas, H Taylor, C Orquiz… - Progress in Additive …, 2024 - Springer
Freedom of design is a major tenant of additive manufacturing (AM); however, this
necessitates the evaluation of advanced measurement systems for comprehensive part …

Beam hardening correction based on image noise statistics

S Burkhard, A Küng - Measurement Science and Technology, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Beam hardening artefacts in x-ray computed tomography (CT) result from energy-dependent
attenuation of x-rays in matter and cause inaccuracies in reconstructed 3D volume data …

A straightforward and analytical method for precise X-ray CT magnification correction

H Talebinezhad, R Fischer, A Shmatok, BC Prorok - Precision Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) has evolved over the last two decades from a
medical imaging device to an industrial tool for dimensional metrology and quality control …

A resin gauge for performance testing of X-ray CT and its calibration by multiple orientation measurements

M Watanabe, O Sato, K Matsuzaki, S Telada… - Precision …, 2023 - Elsevier
An accurate and traceable performance testing of the X-ray computed tomography (XCT) is
crucial for the application of the XCT in various industrial fields. For the performance testing …

Dimensional XCT comparison campaign on an aluminium object

AF Obaton, A Tanich, N Fischer, S Antona… - Measurement …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
An x-ray computed tomography (XCT) interlaboratory comparison campaign, involving an
aluminium-machined object, whose dimensions (92× 78× 63 mm 3) are significant for a 225 …

Reference standard for the uncertainty estimation of X–ray Computed Tomography measurements of complex macro-and micro-geometries

JA Albajez, S Nuño, LC Díaz, D Gallardo… - IOP Conference …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Traditionally, measuring both macro and micro geometries with a single device has been
challenging in metrology. Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) are common devices for …

CT-Based Dimensional Metrology for Quality Assessment of the Internal Structure of Additive Manufactured Aluminum Parts

I Holgado, N Ortega, JA Yagüe-Fabra… - Key Engineering …, 2023 - Trans Tech Publ
Two common types of internal defects of additively manufactured (AM) samples are lack-of-
fusion and gas-entrapped porosities. These internal defects can have different physical …