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What kinds of materials can be scanned (e.g., polymers, metals, biological tissues)?

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Micro CT Scanners FAQ

In principle, Matsusada Precision's X-ray CT systems can inspect the internal structure of any material penetrable by X-rays. By optimizing the X-ray beam parameters (such as tube voltage and current) for each application, we can clearly visualize the internal features of a wide variety of materials.

Examples of Supported Materials:

  • Polymers & Plastics:

    This is a key application area. Common applications include the analysis of fiber orientation in composite materials like GFRP and CFRP, the evaluation of voids and weld lines in injection-molded parts, and the structural inspection of components such as electrodes and separators in lithium-ion batteries.

  • Metals:

    Our systems are widely used for detecting porosity and inclusions in light metal castings such as aluminum die castings and magnesium alloys, inspecting for voids and cracks in solder joints (e.g., BGA, QFN), and evaluating the internal quality of additively manufactured (3D-printed) metal parts.

  • Ceramics & Glass:

    We can identify micro-cracks and density variations within ceramic components and inspect for bubbles or foreign matter inside glass.

  • Biological & Pharmaceutical Samples:

    In the life sciences and medical R&D , our systems are used for bone structure analysis in small animals (e.g., mice, rats), observation of tissue-engineered constructs in regenerative medicine, and evaluating coating uniformity or the distribution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) within tablets.

  • Composite Materials:

    Even for objects made of multiple materials with different densities, such as metal-insert-molded parts or assembled electronic circuit boards, our systems can clearly distinguish and visualize each component's structure.

As one of the few manufacturers in the world to develop and produce our own core X-ray sources in-house, Matsusada Precision holds a significant technological advantage. Our portfolio includes a wide range of X-ray sources, from low-energy models ideal for low-density materials like polymers to high-energy sources required for inspecting dense metal components. This capability allows us to provide the optimal inspection solution for virtually any material.

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