Phoenix V|tome|x C450
The Phoenix V|tome|x C is a high performance compact industrial 450 kV minifocus CT system for inspection and 3D metrology of a wide applications range such as large light metal castings, turbine blades, AM parts etc.
Waygate Technologies’ patented Scatter|correct technology automatically removes most scatter artifacts from the CT volume. This technological advancement provides image quality like that achieved with conventional fan-beam scanning but at speeds up to 100 times faster.
Our Phoenix V|tome|x C is a compact 450 kV CT system with the largest possible scan volume and usable specimen weight especially for production and production-related areas such as production lines and quality assurance laboratories in battery manufacturing, in foundries and in aerospace – a flexible combination of semi-automated, non-destructive inspection and VDI 2630-1.3 specified 3D metrology.
The Phoenix V|tome|x C comes standard with our exclusive 4 MP Dynamic 41|200 next-generation photodiode design industrial X-ray detector. It provides 10x increased sensitivity relative to the state of the art 200 µm pixel size DXR detectors producing 2-3x cycle time increase without image quality impact, making inspections and measurements more efficient and productive. Compared to 16-bit detectors, the optimized 14-bit technology offers the highest efficiency with a dynamic range of 10000:1 and thus saves time in use and also generates less noise in the image. As a premium option, the 100 µm / 16 MP Dynamic 41|100 detector provides a 2x resolution increase without cycle time impact. Detection of 2x smaller defects without an increase of geometric magnification allows for the imaging of large objects at a higher resolution.
Highlights
Benefits
- Offers industry-leading sample size, flexibility, and maximum penetration power for high-absorbing samples at 450 kV
- It delivers extremely high-quality cone beam minifocus CT with the lowest possible scatter artifact level
- Ist automation functionality, minimize operator time and influence, while highly increasing the repeatability and reproducibility of CT results
- With easy loading tools and automation features, it’s easier than ever to use
- Besides 3D inspection, the V|tome|x C450 can optionally be used as Metrology|edition for precision measurements of internal surfaces and features
Features
- Inspection volume up to Ø 500 mm x 1000 mm
- Granite based manipulator for parts up to 100 kg
- Best detail detectability ~100 µm
- In Metrology|edition, the V|tome|x C450 is the only system with a clearly defined metrology specification in its class of SD ≤ (15 ± L/50 mm) µm
- Also available as Production|edition capable to be fed by robots for complete automated inspection
- Unique detector technology for 2-3x increased CT inspection speed
- Patented Scatter|correct technology for unprecedented low artifact precision up to 100 times faster than with a comparable quality fan beam CT
- Exclusive Flash!TM image enhancement technology
- Flash!TM: https://www.bakerhughes.com/waygate-technologies/ndt-software/flash-intelligent-image-processing-technology
- Optional Automated Defect Recognition (ADR)CT performance specified referring to ASTM E 1695 guideline
Applications
- Battery cells and modules
- Large light metal castings
- Small steel castings
- Additive manufactured parts
- Composites
Double CT resolution at the same speed, or double throughput at the same quality level as 200 µm pitch DXR detectors. Compared to 16-bit detectors, the optimized 14-bit technology offers the highest efficiency with a dynamic range of 10000:1 and thus saves time in use and also generates less noise in the image
Scan even larger parts with up to ~70% larger scanning volume
The Multi|bhc tool corrects streaking artifacts which typically occur as multiple dark streaking bands positioned between dense areas in multi-material samples
Scan with the click of a button for high throughputs and efficiency
The Quick|pick manipulator of the high-speed configuration HS even allows fully automated CT evaluation of large batches, e.g. to scan up to 25 turbine blades without any operator action within approx. 2 hrs. The system offers industry-leading sample size, flexibility, and maximum penetration power for high absorbing samples at 450 kV
Proprietary speed-optimized 3D volume analysis and defect detection for industrial mass production process control
The system guarantees a measurement accuracy of SD ≤ (15 ± L/50 mm) µm according to VDI/VDE 2630-1.3 for reliable revalidation of the system performance and reproducible measurement applications.The
Ruby|plate 240 calibration phantom and the compensation of thermal drift effects based on the use of temperature sensors enable automated measurement sequences and precision to a new level of performance for even larger parts.
This enables the improved VDI 2630 compliant accuracy specification and three times faster performance verification of multiple positions - reliably and reproducibly:
- Nominal-actual CAD comparison
- Dimensional measurements / wall thickness analysis
- Reverse Engineering / Tool Compensation
Technical Specifications
Phoenix Datos|x 3D computed tomography acquisition and reconstruction software. Optional 3D evaluation softwarepackages available upon request for 3D metrology, failure analysis, and structural analysis with lowest scatter artifacts.
Yes, the Quick|pick manipulator of the high-speed configuration HS allows fully automated CT evaluation of large batches, e.g. to scan up to 25 turbine blades without any operator action within approx. 2 hrs
The V|tome|x C from Waygate technologies uses a temperature-stabilized Dynamic 41|200p+ large area detector with superior image and result quality, 410 x 410 mm (16” x 16”), 200 µm pixel size, 2036 x 2036 pixels (4 MP), extremely high dynamic range > 10000:1.
Alternatively the Dynamic 41|100 with the same size and dynamic range but with 100 µm pixel size resulting in 16 MP can be used.
If necessary optionally detectors a LDA detector package („fan”: 16 bit Linear Detector Array with 820 mm sensitive width, 2050 pixels, 400 µm pitch) is available also in combination with a Dynamic 41 detector.
Scans are possible up to a sample dimension of Ø 500 mm x 1000 mm (max. scan diameter ~500 mm) and 100 kg (for HS version: 270 x 310 mm / up to 10 kg rotation unit and 100 x 125 mm / up to 3 kg Quick|pick gripper), depending on the application.
The V|tome|x C employs a radiation safety cabinet for full protective installation without type approval according to German StrSchV/StrSchG and in compliance with French NFC 74 100 and US Performance Standard 21 CFR Subchapter J. For operation, other official licenses may be necessary.
