Conclusion#

X-ray imaging is mainly limited by the thickness of the part to be checked. The detectability of plane defects is less good than in ultrasound, but automation of control is very easy.

Pros

  • no coupling

  • 2D(+t), 3D(+t) imaging

  • metrology

  • volumic defects: good sensitivity

  • automatization

Cons

  • radioprotection & cost

  • crack, delamination, planar defect: poor sensitivity

  • large thickness: poor transmission (\(>\) a few cm of metal)

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Fig. 193 Pablo Picasso The Old Guitarist, 1903 – Visible (left), IR (middle left), X-Ray diffraction (middle right), and outline (right)#

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