What Is Industrial Computed Tomography
Godfrey Hounsfield invented the first CT scanner in 1972; it was intended for medical imaging and remained that way for years until CT scanning began to be used for industrial applications as well. Godfrey probably never imagined that happening but his wonderful invention did end up helping immensely outside of the medical profession. Industrial computed tomography (CT), also known to some as industrial CAT scanning, is a type of scanning that uses a tomographic process with the help of computers.
This is usually done by employing computed tomography with X-rays to achieve a three-dimensional representation of a scanned object in order to measure volumetric detail. Dimensional inspection labs, also called Dimensional Metrology, is a CT scanning process used across a number of industries that helps to ensure accuracy in product features by assessing the geometric qualities of machined parts and products in order to ensure uniformity.
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