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The new READY COREX 250 industrial X-ray CT system from LK Metrology is designed for inspection and measurement on the shop floor.
LK Metrology has introduced the COREX 250 from Ready Metrology, the holding group,Äôs brand that develops easy-to-use X-ray CT as well as CMM solutions for shop floor applications. The industrial computed tomography system is designed for the production environment and features a 230 mm cube working volume. It brings noncontact inspection and metrology into the factory to enable nondestructive internal inspection of complex parts in seconds.
"Unlike traditional industrial CT systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, bulky, and designed as all-purpose laboratory tools, the COREX 250 is purpose-built for the production line," said a company spokesperson. "While standard systems require complex set-ups to handle any possible part, COREX 250 focuses on specific production needs. Instead of one oversized machine, the COREX series is available in three optimized sizes. This specialization allows for pre-defined configurations and enhanced X-ray sources tailored to the customer,Äôs specific materials."
The COREX 250 is engineered for the shop floor, not just the laboratory. Designed for speed of operation, it can inspect rubber, plastic or carbon fiber components in 20 to 30 seconds. For denser materials like aluminum, magnesium, and titanium, inspection times remain fast at 40 to 50 seconds.
A key innovation of the COREX 250 is its on-board integrated software. The CT system handles everything internally, giving immediate results. This simplicity removes the barrier of specialized metrology training. Shop floor operators do not need to be metrologists; they simply press a button to receive accurate, easy-to-interpret results through a simplified software interface.
COREX 250 makes inspection of small batches profitable by lowering set-up times. During a batch change, operators can inspect the first, second, and third parts produced in just minutes. There is no longer a need to wait for a lab technician, as the shop floor operator is completely autonomous. This returns the line into production faster, potentially saving an hour of downtime at every format change.
The second advantage is that the speed of inspection allows high-frequency testing. The interface features an intuitive, color-coded histogram, allowing operators to see at a glance if parameters are centered within the tolerance band. This enables real-time process correction before scrap is even produced, so only good parts are delivered to the customer.
Finally, in sectors like automotive, aerospace and medical, where reputation is everything, COREX 250 allows companies to document and certify the quality of their components through rapidly generated reports. The professional documentation provides a high level of credibility, without the significant costs typically associated with laboratory CT scanning, according to the company.
For more information contact:
LK Metrology, Inc.
29550 W.K. Smith Drive, Unit B
New Hudson, MI 48165
810-263-6100
www.lkmetrology.com