DIGITAL IMAGING
The quality of defect recognition has now increased by combining digital flat-panel detectors and YXLON Copenhagen portable products.
Digital X-ray inspection has undergone a considerable development in the past years, and is well on its way to replace conventional X-ray film.
X-ray film has been the preferred imaging medium when inspecting with portable equipment, because of the low cost of films and because film, contrary to digital flat-panels, has been more suitable for use in challenging outdoor environments.
One of the main benefits of using digital detector technology is that the digital image immediately allows for a possible conclusion to be drawn.
Defects in welds are detected with greater probability using a digital flat-panel detector than with conventional film technology.
Other advantages of digital technology include:
- Significantly shorter inspection times
- Easier archiving
- Elimination of chemicals
- Post processing of images