NEWS
X-Metrix introduces:
DEX HRS battery inspection system
This new system provides on-line 100% inspection of Lithium Ion batteries during manufacture. The system can inspect for Jelly-Roll concentricity, alignment/telescoping and ensure connector tab to metal can distance is within specifications.
CAT Scans for Diesel Particulate Filters
The MDXi system has now been upgraded to allow it to perform CAT scans on DPFs up to 14" in diameter. The operator can choose to display individual slices or complete volumetric reconstructions. Software provides for volume reconstructions to be sectioned along any plane, and create a 3D mesh representation of an iso-surface from the volume data.
Non-Destructive X-Ray for Diesel Particulate Filters Measures distribution of wash coats, soot, ash, and substrate damage from regeneration
The MDXi x-ray machine has been upgraded to provide 3DX-Ray has introduced a set of non-destructive tools for its MDXi x-ray inspection system that allows engineers, for the first time ever, to measure and analyze the expensive coatings and fills in diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters. This includes distributions of wash coat, soot, ash and regeneration damage. Software is available which allows the operator to remove the substrate from the data. More information here.
Paper at the 2009 SAE World Congress.
Dr. Thomas Fox, President of X-Metrix was a co-author of a paper presented at the 2009 SAE World Congress, held in Detroit MI, April 20-23, 2009 .
Nondestructive X-ray Inspection of Thermal Damage, Soot and Ash Distributions in Diesel Particulate Filters
Charles Finney, ORNL; Jan Zandhuis, 3DX-Ray Ltd; Todd Toops, ORNL; William Partridge, ORNL Stuart Daw, ORNL; Thomas J Fox, X-Metrix
Abstract:
We describe novel results of ongoing research at 3DX- RAY Ltd and Oak Ridge National Laboratory using new, commercially available, nondestructive x-ray techniques to make engineering measurements of diesel particulate filters (DPF). Nondestructive x-ray imaging and data-analysis techniques were developed to detect and visualize the small density changes corresponding to the addition of substances such as soot and ash to DPF monoliths. The usefulness of this technique was explored through the analysis of field-aged samples, accelerated-aged samples, and the synthetic addition of ash and soot to clean DPF samples. We demonstrate the ability to visualize and measure flaws in substrates and quantify the distribution of ash and soot within the DPF. We also show that the technology is sensitive enough for evaluations of soot and ash distribution and thermal damage without removing the DPF from its metal casing.
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Advanced Non-Destructive Tools for Inspection
X-Metrix uses a unique combination of x-ray hardware and data analysis to:
- Create images of the internal structure of products
- Develop software to automatically extract useful engineering information
- Use for R&D, product engineering and/or quality control
- Measure internal linear distances to a few microns of accuracy
- Measure alignments of layered materials
- Identify presence or absence of components/foreign objects or flaws
- Variety of x-ray modes including computerized tomography
Core Experience
We have specific expertise in the non-destructive inspection of
Diesel Particulate Filters
Lithium Ion Batteries
About X- Metrix
X-Metrix, is a full systems integrator and hardware provider of X-ray systems for security, industrial inspection and scientific applications. We focus on using X-rays to measure dimensions and material properties, for a range of industrial and research applications contamination
Our technology can confirm the position, size, and integrity of concealed components within a system, and detect the presence of hidden foreign bodies that could lead to premature failure of the system or even in extreme cases injury to an end user. For high volume safety critical and /or high value added components and assemblies, there is an increasing requirement for manufacturers to have to verify to their customers that 100% of the products have been correctly assembled.
Our x-ray inspection technology allows manufacturers to inspect products moving on a production line, at rates greater than 1 per second, and can provide a digital record of every item. The data generated can be used on the production line to reject out-of-specification products, and is suitable for statistical process control and six sigma quality assurance activities. Our inspection capabilities cover a range of markets including the automotive, aerospace, security, pharmaceutical, medical device and waste handling industries.
X-Metrix has experienced and talented engineers who have the ability to design, build, test and commission high technology equipment and products. XMETRIX staff, collectively have over 50 years experience in the design, construction and operation of sophisticated X-ray equipment and development of PLC and PC based control systems. We undertake development projects for government agencies and major institutions
X-METRIX is the exclusive US distributor for X-ray inspection systems, manufactured by 3DX-Ray Ltd in the United Kingdom .
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New MDXi industrial X-ray inspection system
The MDXi-xxxT range is a family of fully integrated, transportable, turn-key x-ray inspection systems designed to provide the end-user with high-resolution x-ray inspection capability
DEX HRS battery inspection system 
The DEX HRS battery inspection system is an advanced x-ray inspection tool for production lines and laboratories.
It is suitable for all battery and fuel cell types such as alkaline, zinc-carbon/ zinc-chloride, lithium, lead-acid nickel, hydrogen/oxygen, hydrocarbons, alcohol, air, chlorine and chlorine dioxide
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