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Material Testing · Microscopy & Imaging

Industrial / Micro / Nano Computed Tomography (CT) Analysis

Instrument model
Bruker SkyScan 2211 high-resolution X-ray CT
GE Vtomex
Scanco / Quantum GX microCT where applicable
Typical turnaround
5-15 working days
Common outputs
2D CT slices3D reconstruction / volume renderingporosity, defect, wall-thickness, dimensional, and internal-structure analysis
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Overview & applications

When to use CT in an engineering investigation

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 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

  • For GE Vtomex industrial CT, reference guidance indicates sample diameter within about 12 cm, height within about 20 cm, and weight within about 10 kg
  • For Bruker SkyScan 2211 micro-CT, achievable size depends on target resolution: micron-resolution and nano-resolution modes have different field-of-view limits
  • Sample diameter should normally be smaller than the scan field
  • high-density or large samples reduce penetration and achievable resolution
  • State target feature size, material density, sample dimensions, desired voxel size, and whether the test is non-destructive
  • For biological or tissue samples, fixation and sealed transport requirements should be agreed in advance

Available options and related modes

CT routes we can help coordinate

Industrial CT

Industrial CT 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.

Nano-CT

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

X-ray microscopy

X-ray microscopy can be scoped where the sample, objective and partner capability are suitable.

3D reconstruction

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

Porosity / defect analysis

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

CAD comparison

CAD comparison 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.