As more inspectors have turned to CR, the inspection equipment has been steadily improving, offering manufacturers faster and more precise and cost-effective NDT results than ever before.
In the NDT world, radiographic examinations are a technician’s staple. Different types answer various inspection and application needs: Computed radiography (CR) is best for aluminum and steel castings, electrical parts, and a wide range of manufactured components. CR can also be used with gamma radiography to inspect very thick-walled steel castings, and has been gaining momentum as digital data storage and retrieval increase in popularity. Environmental concerns over silver recovery efforts and film-developing chemicals as well as increasing film and material prices are all pushing CR forward.
As more inspectors have turned to CR, the inspection equipment has been steadily improving, offering manufacturers faster and more precise and cost-effective NDT results than ever before. The article will discuss the benefits of CR in general as well as describe the functions and benefits of the latest CR equipment available today.