Industrial tomography and radiographic control solutions
Waygate Technologies promotes access to radiography and computer tomography control solutions throughout the world , to produce with complete peace of mind, while exploiting the savings made thanks to non-destructive testing (NDT) .
With the broadest range of X-ray and CT monitoring solutions available today ( conventional mobile film-based X-ray equipment, field-based computed and digital X-ray (CR and DR) solutions , 2D X-ray and CT systems 3D by computer ), we bring radiographic and tomographic controls and metrology into your production workshops with the most robust, efficient and reliable solutions ever designed. All of this will help you save time and money while producing the safest and most reliable equipment possible.
What we do?
We offer more premium non-destructive testing solutions than any other NDT brand.
Quickly reveal internal defects, deviations in thickness, assembly details, and other components and geometries that are otherwise invisible with the widest range of advanced 2D X-ray and 3D computed tomography solutions and services with unmatched speed, accuracy, and precision.
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Our award-winning Phoenix|x-ray solutions combine advanced industrial radiography and CT systems for an extremely wide range of inspection and metrology applications from scientific and industrial CT and 3D metrology to extremely high-resolution electronics inspections. Industry-leading innovation and expertise is built into every element of our proprietary hardware, software and services – making sure you’re able to find every defect with greater speed and accuracy than ever before.
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Waygate Technologies also offers state-of-the-art industrial radiography equipment available on-demand through its global Customer Solution Centers. Discover and test our latest 2D X-ray and 3D CT scanning technologies for yourself, or send us your parts and we'll take care of everything . Whether you want to control an isolated part or a prototype, analyze data or train your teams , we are here to help you.
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Phoenix Power|scan HE
High Energy CT Inspection starts here
The very first of its kind, our 9 MeV linear acceleration CT scanner (LINAC) called Phoenix Power|scan HE leverages cutting-edge technological advancements like Scatter|correct technology to scan large, complex parts and assemblies with unmatched speed, precision, and ease of use - enabling faster, more precise inspections than ever before.
Phoenix Microme|x Neo & Nanome|x Neo
Advanced non-destructive electronics inspection starts here
The Phoenix Microme|x Neo and Nanome|x Neo provide high-resolution 2D X-ray technology, Planar|CT and 3D computed tomography (CT) scanning in one system. They are ideally suited for industrial X-ray electronics inspections in process and quality control for greater productivity, failure analysis, quality of your products, and R&D.
Phoenix V|tome|x S240
Industrial microCT and nanoCT Scanning starts here
The Phoenix V|tome|x S 240 is one of the few CT systems worldwide combining the highly efficient Dynamic 41 detector technology and High-flux|target — enabling high image quality as it scans much faster, or with improved accuracy, and truly revolutionizing inspection.
Phoenix X|aminer System
Industrial Microfocus X-Ray Inspection System
The Phoenix X|aminer is Waygate Technologies' easy to use entry-level microfocus X-ray inspection (AXI) system with strong performance that is designed for the special needs of the high-resolution inspection of electronic assemblies, components and PCBA.
Phoenix V|tome|x C450
Compact industrial Minifocus CT Inspection starts here
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. The V|tome|x C450 is also available with Mesofocus tube for more resolution.
Phoenix Nanotom® M
High spatial and contrast 3D CT resolution on a very wide sample range starts here
The Phoenix Nanotom® M is a nanofocus X-ray CT system for scientific and industrial computed tomography (microCT and nanoCT®) and 3D metrology. The system realizes a unique spatial and contrast resolution on a wide sample and application range.
Phoenix V|tome|x M300
Premium 3D metrology and analysis with industrial CT starts here
The Phoenix V|tome|x M is Waygate Technologies most versatile and precise X-ray microfocus CT cabinet system for 3D metrology and analysis. This highly productive Dual|tube scanner with its 300 kV microfocus and optional 180 kV nanofocus X-ray tubes delivers improved accuracy at unprecedented speed.
Phoenix V|tome|x M Neo
Premium 3D metrology and analysis with industrial CT starts here
The Phoenix V|tome|x M Neo is a next-generation industrial CT system, building on the success of the widely-used Phoenix V|tome|x platform with over a thousand installations worldwide. It offers remarkable advancements, including improved image results, an expanded scanning area for larger and heavier samples, variable focus detector distance, and a new cabinet design for enhanced flexibility and accessibility.
Scatter|correct X-rays
High quality like fan beam CT at the high speed of cone beam CT
Scattering of X-rays is the main factor for such artifacts in CT. Scatter|correct technology is really measuring the scatter portion of that specific sample in the CT scanner and minimizes it from the CT result for every individual voxel.
Helix|CT Industrial X-ray
Helical scanning of longer parts with higher throughput and better image quality
Helix|CT is being used to scan longer parts faster, and with better quality. This acquisition technique reduces artifacts observed in Feldkamp reconstructions, enabling better results on horizontal surfaces and preventing stitching artifacts.
Radiographic Testing (RT)/X-ray Inspection falls under the umbrella of non-destructive testing (NDT) and is a method that examines the target sample by penetrating it with X-rays and in so doing highlights deviations in material density that can signal an imperfection that needs to be addressed.
Radiography uses X-rays and gamma-rays to produce a radiographic image of the target sample, allowing the technician to observe any changes in material thickness, internal and surface defects, and even assembly details (i.e. welds, joints, connectors) to ensure the highest levels of quality and safety in your production.
One of the key benefits of Radiographic Testing (RT) is that it generates a permanent, hard-copy (in the example of x-ray film) record of the scan for a given target sample. In the example of a digital sensor/detector, the record is a digital one that can be stored locally or remotely and does not require the processing and storage needs associated with x-ray films.
What are X-rays?
X-rays are a highly-energetic form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength in the range of 1nm to 1 pms, approximately 1000 to 1,000,000 times smaller than the wavelength of light. Due to their being highly energetic, X-rays are able to pass through materials that absorb ordinary visible light.
In general, X-ray inspection systems consist of a radiation safe enclosure, the radiation protection cabinet, containing, in linear alignment, the X-ray tube, and the X-ray detector. A remotely controllable manipulating unit allows the user to position the sample within the beam. The final X-ray image is displayed on a monitor for computerized image processing. In addition, the X-ray system may be outfitted with an electronic program control allowing automated sample inspection. The X-ray image shows object features based on differences in material density.
Part of the X-ray spectrum is absorbed when passing through an object. The thicker or higher in density the object, the more X-rays are absorbed and do not pass through. Those X-rays that pass through the object strike a detector where an X-ray image is created. This image is made up of different shades of gray depending upon the intensity of the incident rays: Parts of the object that are thicker or materials that are higher in density, such as iron, copper, and lead, appear darker than less dense materials such as plastics, paper, or even air.
This film is then processed in a darkroom - much like typical photographic film - and the various degrees of radiation captured by the film are represented as different values of white and black. X-rays not absorbed by the target sample will cause exposure of the radiographic detector. These areas will appear dark. Areas that absorbed higher levels due to higher absorbing or more dense material will appear light.
In this way, regions of your target sample where uniform density has been changed by imperfections, such as porosity, cracks, or misalignment will appear as dark lines, thus making it easier for a skilled technician to detect.
Radiographic Testing (RT) can be achieved via X-rays or gamma rays. X-rays are produced via an X-ray tube, while gamma rays are produced by the introduction of a radioactive isotope.
These radiation sources use much higher energy levels than those associated with electromagnetic waves.
Because of the ionizing radiation involved in radiography testing, it is important to make sure proper safety guidelines are communicated and adhered to so as to prevent exposure.
Radiographic Testing (RT) offers several benefits over other forms of NDT. Some of those benefits are:
- a record of the scan that can live either on film or digitally
- ability to look through the whole sample
- a higher level of identification of a defect
- a lower level of skill is required of operators and inspectors
A well-trained radiographer can not only accurately locate a defect with RT, but can also identify its type, size, and location.
When it comes to disadvantages, the obvious is the fact that you are dealing with relatively dangerous materials that can cause adverse, long-term health effects when exposed to radiation.
Additionally, traditional RT solutions, especially film-based ones, require a significant amount of time before one can generate a usable image, thus elongating your production cycle.
This is one reason why so many organizations today are embracing digital detectors which sidestep the processing time associated with traditional x-ray film.
Computed tomography provides a three-dimensional, spatial image of the object under inspection which can be virtually sliced in any direction. The CT-image shows different materials or density deviations (e.g. porosity) as different shades of gray (or as different colors).
To generate a three-dimensional image, a large number of two-dimensional X-ray images (or slices) are taken around a single axis of rotation (360 °). These X-ray images are then reconstructed as volumetric representations of structures (3D) using a complex reconstruction algorithm.
