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Micro-CT Analysis India | X-Ray Tomography | G-Hexa
Industrial X-ray Micro-CT system imaging an engineering component for internal defect and 3D structure analysis
Non-destructive internal 3D imaging

Micro-CT Analysis India | X-Ray Tomography

Micro-CT analysis India uses X-ray projections and computational reconstruction to create non-destructive three-dimensional images of internal structures. It can reveal pores, voids, cracks, inclusions, delamination, wall-thickness variation and other density-related features without physically sectioning suitable components, allowing internal geometry and defects to be examined.

Micro-CT objectives

Non-destructive internal imaging, 3D geometry, pore and void analysis, cracks, inclusions, delamination, and density-related contrast.

Common components

Castings, batteries, electronics, composites, additive-manufactured parts, porous materials, and small engineering components.

Before submission

Share the sample dimensions, material, expected defect size, density contrast, region of interest, and required 3D output.

Quick answer: Micro-CT analysis India is a non-destructive X-ray tomography method that reconstructs a sample’s internal structure in three dimensions. It can help identify porosity, voids, cracks, inclusions, delamination, internal geometry, and other density-related features without sectioning the component.
Micro-CT 3D volume reconstruction of an engineering component showing internal pores, voids, and inclusions
Illustrative 3D volume reconstruction showing internal features.
What Micro-CT can reveal

Micro-CT analysis India: what can it reveal?

Micro-CT acquires a series of X-ray projections while the sample rotates. Reconstruction algorithms convert the projections into a three-dimensional volume that can be virtually sectioned and inspected.

Results depend on sample size, X-ray attenuation, density contrast, voxel size, scan conditions, reconstruction quality, and the feature scale being investigated.

Internal 3D geometry
Porosity and voids
Cracks and inclusions
Delamination and separation
Wall thickness and dimensions
Non-destructive inspection
Service scope

Choose the Micro-CT output your investigation needs.

The appropriate Micro-CT workflow depends on component size, X-ray attenuation, expected defect scale, required resolution, and the internal feature being investigated.

3D volume reconstruction

Visualize internal geometry, structures, interfaces, pores, inclusions, and component features in a reconstructed volume.

Virtual cross-sections

Inspect internal slices without physically cutting the sample to investigate defects, layers, voids, and geometry.

Defect and dimensional analysis

Support porosity, void, crack, wall-thickness, inclusion, dimensional, and internal-structure assessments where contrast permits.

Working principle

How does X-ray Micro-CT work?

The sample rotates between an X-ray source and detector while a series of projection images is acquired. Differences in X-ray attenuation create contrast between materials, voids, pores, and internal structures.

Reconstruction software combines the projections into a volumetric dataset that can be viewed, virtually sectioned, measured, and analyzed without destroying the component.

  • X-ray source: projects radiation through the rotating sample.
  • Rotation stage: acquires projections from multiple viewing angles.
  • 3D reconstruction: converts projections into an internal volume for analysis.
ROTATE

Click a workflow component below the diagram to see its role in Micro-CT analysis.

Micro-CT workflow, step by step

The sample rotates between the X-ray source and detector, projections are acquired from multiple angles, and reconstruction software creates a 3D volume that can be virtually sectioned and measured.

Virtual inspection

How can virtual cross-sections reveal internal defects?

Virtual cross-sections allow an internal plane to be inspected without physically cutting the sample. This can help reveal voids, cracks, inclusions, delamination, internal channels, and geometric deviations.

Interpretation depends on material contrast, voxel size, artefacts, reconstruction quality, segmentation, and the size and orientation of the feature being examined.

  • Non-destructive internal slices
  • Porosity and void visualization
  • Crack, inclusion, and delamination inspection
  • Internal geometry and wall-thickness assessment
Micro-CT virtual cross-section of an engineering component revealing porosity, cracks, delamination, and internal defects
Illustrative virtual cross-section revealing internal defects.
Micro-CT inspection of battery, casting, additive-manufactured, electronic, and composite components for internal defects and geometry
Micro-CT can support battery, casting, additive-manufacturing, electronics, and composite inspection.
Applications

When do customers use Micro-CT analysis?

Micro-CT is used when internal structure must be examined without cutting or destroying a component, especially when defects are hidden or three-dimensional geometry matters.

Batteries and energy devices

Internal voids, electrode structure, current-collector geometry, cracks, and assembly-related features.

Castings and components

Porosity, shrinkage cavities, inclusions, wall thickness, internal channels, and manufacturing defects.

Additive manufacturing

Internal lattice geometry, lack-of-fusion defects, pores, cracks, and dimensional validation.

Electronics and composites

Package defects, delamination, inclusions, internal interfaces, fibers, voids, and assembly quality.

Resolution and interpretation

What affects Micro-CT image quality and defect visibility?

Micro-CT performance depends on the relationship between sample size, material attenuation, detector geometry, magnification, voxel size, and the dimensions of the feature being investigated. A smaller voxel does not automatically guarantee that every defect will be resolved or segmented reliably.

Dense materials, strong beam-hardening effects, complex geometries, limited field of view, and low-contrast interfaces can affect reconstruction quality. Scan planning therefore needs to consider the expected defect size, region of interest, material composition, and required measurement accuracy before acquisition.

  • Voxel size and effective spatial resolution
  • X-ray attenuation and density contrast
  • Field of view and sample geometry
  • Reconstruction artefacts and segmentation
Micro-CT 3D reconstruction showing internal pore contrast and defect boundaries in an engineering component
Illustrative Micro-CT reconstruction for internal feature assessment.
Simple submission process

How to submit a sample for Micro-CT analysis.

Micro-CT planning depends on sample size, material attenuation, expected defect scale, density contrast, and the required resolution or output.

01

Share sample details

Tell us the material, dimensions, internal structure, expected defect, and analytical objective.

02

Receive suitability review

Our technical team reviews size, attenuation, density contrast, geometry, and required resolution.

03

Confirm scan route

Discuss voxel size, field of view, region of interest, reconstruction, segmentation, and requested outputs.

04

Receive agreed outputs

Receive 3D volumes, virtual slices, measurements, defect observations, and agreed documentation.

Sample suitability

Which samples are commonly evaluated with Micro-CT?

Micro-CT is useful when the internal structure matters and the sample provides sufficient X-ray contrast. The final scan route should be selected from the material, dimensions, expected feature size, and desired output.

Batteries and energy devices

Inspect internal assembly, pores, voids, electrode geometry, cracks, interfaces, and selected manufacturing features without sectioning the component.

Castings and machined parts

Investigate shrinkage cavities, porosity, inclusions, wall thickness, internal channels, and geometry-related manufacturing features.

3D-printed and composite parts

Examine lattice structures, lack-of-fusion defects, voids, delamination, fiber-related features, and internal dimensional variation.

Common questions

Micro-CT X-ray tomography FAQs.

Micro-CT analysis is used for non-destructive three-dimensional imaging of internal geometry, pores, voids, cracks, inclusions, delamination, wall thickness, channels, and other density-related features.

Micro-CT may be suitable for castings, batteries, electronics, composites, additive-manufactured parts, porous materials, small engineering components, and other samples with sufficient X-ray contrast and a suitable size.

Micro-CT can support void, pore, crack, inclusion, delamination, and internal-geometry investigations when the feature produces sufficient contrast and is within the effective resolution and field of view.

Micro-CT is generally a non-destructive imaging method because the component can be scanned without sectioning. Suitability depends on the sample, scan conditions, and the required resolution.

Share the sample material, dimensions, expected defect or internal feature, density contrast, region of interest, required resolution, and whether you need 3D reconstruction, virtual slices, dimensional analysis, or defect quantification.

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