Employees of Q-Tech Roding work in front of the ZEISS METROTOM 1500 computer tomograph

Technologies

CT
KMS
3D scan

Simply put

The focus here is on comparing a component with a reference component. The differences between the two components are shown transparently and clearly in a false-color display.

"For optimum process reliability and quality control at the highest level from inside and outside."
Example of an actual/actual comparison

This is how it works

Using advanced computed tomography, complex measuring and inspection tasks are efficiently completed with just one X-ray scan. The component is not only examined selectively, but 100% captured and inspected. Our high-performance measuring equipment collects millions of measuring points, the information from which serves as the basis for the false color display. Based on the scan data, geometric deviations from the reference component are displayed in color and precisely. Employees can immediately identify any discrepancies. This is exactly the right method for analyzing the conformity of components. 

In practice

With our actual/actual comparison it is possible to directly compare components from different production batches. Also applicable for the purpose of re-qualification after a machine change, after the suspension of production or for the recurring rotational evaluation of your plant. Quality can thus be assessed in a well-founded and objective manner without destroying components.

With our actual/actual comparison, you can identify missing details, traces of wear or potential material defects at a glance. In addition, you can inspect freely formed components that are often difficult to detect using conventional 2D inspection.

An efficient approach that saves time, costs and resources while strengthening your competitiveness in the market.

Employee works in front of a computer tomograph

Our competence at a glance

Services

  • Comparison of different production statuses
  • Non-destructive measurement and analysis
  • 3D visualization of geometry differences of two components
  • Geometry comparison with color-coded visualization of all deviations
  • high-resolution display of finest geometries 
  • Measurement of components up to a maximum measurement volume of Ø 615 x 870 mm
  • Extensive illustrations of all interior areas with the finest level of detail

Advantages

  • Most economical measurement method in the re-qualification of components and assemblies 
  • Avoidance of cost-intensive production of component cuts
  • Customer-specific analyses possible through free viewer
  • Time saving compared to tactile test and measurement methods
  • High-precision geometry acquisition with several million measuring points
  • non-contact comparison of transparent, flexible and soft components
  • non-destructive detection of defects on the product
  • Creation of a digital reset pattern in STL data format

Our computer tomographs

ZEISS METROTOM 800 in the Q-Tech measurement lab

ZEISS METROTOM 800

  • X-ray tube: 130 kV
  • Measuring accuracy: MPE SD(TS): 2.9+L/100 µm
  • Resolution: 1536 x 1920 pixels (2K detector)
  • max. measuring volume: [mm] Ø 275 x 360
  • Accreditation: yes
  • Determination of dimensional and shape deviations of industrially manufactured products using computed tomography (CT);
  • Determination of 3D nominal/actual deviations of industrially manufactured products based on CAD data or reference data using computed tomography (CT) and corresponding evaluation software;
  • Carrying out analyses in the field of shrinkage testing on workpieces using computed tomography (CT);
ZEISS METROTOM 1500 in the Q-Tech measurement laboratory

ZEISS METROTOM 1500

  • X-ray tube: 225 kV
  • Measuring accuracy: MPE SD(TS): 4.5+L/50 µm
  • Resolution: 3072 x 3072 pixels (3K detector)
  • max. measuring volume: [mm] Ø 615 x 870
  • Accreditation: yes
  • Determination of dimensional and shape deviations of industrially manufactured products using computed tomography (CT);
  • Determination of 3D nominal/actual deviations of industrially manufactured products based on CAD data or reference data using computed tomography (CT) and corresponding evaluation software;
  • Carrying out analyses in the field of shrinkage testing on workpieces using computed tomography (CT);