Tomography gets inside parts

Contactless measurement of internal and external part surfaces enables molders to check dimensions and nondestructively inspect plastic parts in a jiffy.

Debuting from Wenzel GmbH (Wiesthal, Germany), the exaCT integrated computed tomography workstation employs two-dimensional X-ray images to generate 3D profiles of parts of any shape or color. The outputted data can be compared with original CAD models or used for reverse engineering using the vendor’s Wenzel-Knotenpunkt Pointmaster software. Wenzel is represented in the U.S. by wholly owned subsidiary Xspect Solutions Inc. (Wixom, MI). —[email protected]