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Material Testing · Microscopy & Imaging

3D X-ray Microscopy (XRM / Micro-CT) Analysis

Instrument model
3D X-ray microscope / micro-CT systems such as Zeiss Xradia Versa-class XRM, Bruker?
Typical turnaround
7 working days
Common outputs
High-resolution 2D slices3D XRM reconstructionsporosity, wall thickness, defect, dimensional, and local zoom-in analysis
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Overview & applications

When to use XRM / Micro-CT in an engineering investigation

XRM / Micro-CT helps engineering and research teams investigate internal pores, cracks, inclusions, and voids, wall thickness, geometry, and internal assembly features, 3d morphology and defect distribution without sectioning with a lab-ready scope. TESTDOG can help translate an unclear request into the right imaging route, sample preparation notes and reporting requirements.

Use this page as a starting point for deciding whether XRM / Micro-CT is suitable before requesting a quotation.

What this test can help you understand

Internal pores, cracks, inclusions, and

Assess internal pores, cracks, inclusions, and voids as part of a lab-ready investigation scope.

Wall thickness, geometry, and internal

Assess wall thickness, geometry, and internal assembly features as part of a lab-ready investigation scope.

3D morphology and defect distribution

Assess 3D morphology and defect distribution without sectioning as part of a lab-ready investigation scope.

Samples & requirements

Suitable samples and what to prepare

Typical sample types

  • Small components and assemblies
  • Porous materials, foams, ceramics, polymers, batteries, rocks, and composites
  • Samples requiring non-destructive inspection

Submission requirements

  • Reference guidance indicates maximum sample size about 300 mm and weight below about 25 kg for general testing
  • For high-resolution testing with voxel resolution <=1 um, sample width and thickness should ideally be around 1 mm for best imaging quality
  • Animal tissue samples should be fixed at 4 C with glutaraldehyde or paraformaldehyde to prevent internal degradation
  • Different material densities have different X-ray penetration thickness limits, ranging from millimetres to centimetres
  • State whether local zoom-in, vertical stitching, 3D rendering, porosity, wall-thickness, or simulation-ready output is required

Available options and related modes

XRM / Micro-CT routes we can help coordinate

3D XRM

3D XRM can be scoped where the sample, objective and partner capability are suitable.

Micro-CT

Micro-CT can be scoped where the sample, objective and partner capability are suitable.

Local zoom-in imaging

Local zoom-in imaging can be scoped where the sample, objective and partner capability are suitable.

Vertical stitching

Vertical stitching can be scoped where the sample, objective and partner capability are suitable.

Porosity / wall-thickness analysis

Porosity / wall-thickness analysis can be scoped where the sample, objective and partner capability are suitable.

3D rendering

3D rendering can be scoped where the sample, objective and partner capability are suitable.

Deliverables

What you can expect back

01Reconstructed slice image stack

Reconstructed slice image stack.

023D volume rendering or visualisation

3D volume rendering or visualisation files.

03Quantitative porosity, defect, or dimensional

Quantitative porosity, defect, or dimensional outputs where requested.

Final deliverables depend on sample condition, selected mode, instrument access and the agreed reporting scope.