Real Time X-ray (RTX)

Real Time X-ray (RTX)

Real time x-ray is a non-destructive technique of conducting X-Ray imaging of a test subject while it is in motion or in operation. X-Rays are transmitted through the test object and the shape, density and dimensional characteristics of the internals are imaged, using appropriate shading. An RTX system typically comprises an X-ray source, X-ray image intensifier and X-Ray detector connected to a capture computer with processing software. In some critical applications dual energy imaging, involving detection of high and low energy X -rays is utilized, to detect hard and soft objects. Airline baggage security inspection by RTX is an example where dual energy X-Ray imaging is utilized.

RTX systems have been used in wide ranging applications, including quality assurance of electronic circuit boards, prototype evaluation of machinery, security inspection of goods, non-destructive inspection and failure analysis of machinery, process and quality control in automated fabrication lines, development of rocket engines.

Common Uses of Real Time X-ray (RTX)

• Automated welding and production lines
• Failure investigation
• On-line Security inspection of packages
• Prototype development
• Quality control of electronic circuit boards
• Medical device inspection

Advantages of Real Time X-ray (RTX)

• Non-destructive inspection
• Once set-up the testing is rapid
• Various hard and soft, metallic and non-metallic materials can be imaged
• Multiple angles and magnifications can be observed

Limitations of Real Time X-ray (RTX)

• Sample size limitations depending on the equipment being used
• Safety concerns due to ionizing radiation

Industrial Applications of Real Time X-ray (RTX)

• Airline security
• Aerospace
• Automobile manufacturing
• Electronics
• Fabrication and welding
• Medical devices
• Prototype development and research
• Reliability, Maintenance and inspection
• Security and defense