Exact Metrology has acquired a new metrology grade GE Phoenix v|tome|x m, a CT scanner system with dual tube technology, nanofocus to 180kV and microfocus to 240kV, significantly expanding the company's capability in 3D scanning to 2 um with sufficient power to measure denser parts. Exact Metrology is the first company in the U.S. to purchase this system, according to company sources.
"We bought the new system because it has significantly greater accuracy, better detail and great reliability," said Exact President Steve Young. "We are currently seeking users for this new system, which received operational approval from the state of Ohio and is installed at our main facility in Cincinnati."
The Phoenix v|tome|x m system features a temperature stabilized detector array (up to 30 FPS) for fast CT data acquisition on workpieces up to 500 mm diameter and 600 mm in height, weighing up to 110 lbs (50 kg). "Typical functions performed on this system might include 3D analysis of a scanned turbine blade, automatic pour porosity volume analysis on an aluminum casting and 3D measurements with nominal-actual CAD comparisons on a machined aluminum cylinder head," said a company spokesperson. Exact Metrology is offering this service for process control and customer R&D functionality, plus scientific research applications.
"With full CT automation, click-and-measure capability and the dual tube technology, this new system can perform analyses on a wide range of samples, from high-resolution nano CT of low-absorbing samples to the high-power micro CT applications such as engine turbine blades," said the spokesperson. Other applications for possible utilization of this new system at the Exact Metrology facility include light metal castings, electronic assemblies, thermoplastic molded and composite parts, plus all types of machined metals.
"Compared to conventional tactile or optical CMMs, this new scanner system can generate a first article inspection report including internal dimensions in less than one hour, with high accuracy and repeatability," said the spokesperson. Utilizing the GE Phoenix Datos|X CT and Volume Graphics software platform further enables full automation of the system at Exact Metrology, thereby reducing the time to perform the testing procedures.
Exact Metrology is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company. Additional information about the scanner is available on YouTube.
For more information contact:
Steve Young
President
Exact Metrology, Inc
11575 Goldcoast Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45249
866-722-2600
stevey@exactmetrology.com
www.exactmetrology.com
http://youtu.be/-PVlS7TYbks