What is Radiographic Testing (RT)?
At Matter Fabs, we provide safety solutions for nondestructive testing (NDT) using radiographic testing (RT) for a variety of industries. NDT using RT is the process of inspecting and evaluating components like casting, welds, and vessels for any problems or differences in design intent characteristics without destroying the part. The components’ entire material can be inspected and after testing the component can still be used. RT uses either x-rays or gamma rays to view the internal structure of a component looking for any flaws.
There are many manufacturers that make RT systems in many different power outputs. The are many different radiation machines with different output strengths. A machine is selected based on the size and type of components being inspected.
History of Radiographic Testing
RT has been used for many years going back to 1895 when x-rays were discovered. X-rays and gamma rays were put to use very early, before the dangers of ionizing radiation exposure were discovered. Radiation shielded vaults were then created to block the radiation exposure.
Benefits of Radiographic Testing
Radiographic testing is proven to have several advantages:
- It can be used on many different materials.
- It’s a highly reproducible inspection.
- The data gathered can be stored for later analysis.
- Some RT systems are portable, allowing for use in the field in various locations and positions.
RT is an effective tool that requires very little set-up and preparation to start inspecting. Conventional RT systems use film display radiographic images but digital RT uses a digital detector to display images allowing for quicker exposure at much higher quality image. There is also computed, direct, real-time and tomography RT systems that all have unique uses and features.
Contact Us
At Matter Fabs, our passion is to keep everyone safe and protected from any exposure when using any radiographic testing system. Our MatterVault™ is a highly flexible, shielded vault system that can be used with all radiation systems at any power output strength. Our engineering team design the perfect solution for each of our customers and all our products are extremely costs effective and competitive. For more information, please contact our team at (216) 339-3311.