Jesse Garant Metrology Center launches exclusive high energy industrial CT service for rapid inspection of larger 3D printed/AM parts and assemblies

DEARBORN, MI - Jesse Garant Metrology Center (USA and Canada) is pleased to announce the launch of its new high energy industrial CT scanning service. With this system, the company will be the only private lab in the world to provide this specialized inspection service. The new capability will transform the landscape for non-destructive testing and support innovation within advanced manufacturing.

The system is the first of its kind that pairs a 3 MeV cone-beam x-ray source with a large format 2k x 2k flat panel digital detector. It will be able to accommodate rapid inspection of mid-size parts, up to 44.5 inches in diameter by 63 inches in height. The new capabilities will also directly support the growing additive manufacturing industry, allowing for feasible internal inspection and validation of 3D printed parts made from ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

"Its always been embedded in the vision of the company to provide trusted solutions that create meaningful advancements in industry. The new computed tomography system is a huge leap forward for mid-size part validation and feasible high-volume part inspection," says Jesse Garant, President.

The unique system offers multiple advantages for non-destructive testing, including a drastic reduction in inspection time for scanning mid-size parts and assemblies. While existing high energy CT inspection services may take 4-16 hours to complete scans, the new system is able to scan parts in less than an hour. The service will also be beneficial for inspection of complex parts and assemblies, allowing for cleaner separation of internal components, and inspection of higher density materials not possible with lower energy micro CT systems.

"Were helping manufacturers qualify and validate parts that either werent possible because of limitations with existing technologies or werent feasible because the service was too costly or took too much time," adds Garant.

The company aims to fill the gap in current inspection technologies that limits the application of industrial CT technology due to part size and density. This will allow for internal inspection and dimensional validation of 3D printed parts that would otherwise go into production without proper inspection. The exclusive technology will also provide useful analyses for additive manufacturing, including identification of defects like porosity, residual powders, first article inspection, wall thickness variations, and actual to nominal comparisons for out of tolerance features.

The costly endeavor lead by the company required a sizeable $4.5 million investment in technology as well as three years of planning, design, development, and construction to reach full operation. The new system required sourcing from both local and international manufacturers, vendors, and specialists, including the construction of the largest 1m x 1m flat panel detector in the world.

With federal operational permits currently in place, the new system is now live. Jesse Garant Metrology Center is currently taking on orders from companies who wish to access this innovative technology during the systems ramp up period.

Founded in 2009, the company was one of the early pioneers of using CT technology for industrial inspection in North America. Since its inception, the NDT and metrology lab has conducted tens of thousands of inspections for major companies from around the world. With a total of $15 million invested into imaging technology over the past five years, the company has steadily expanded to meet the growing demand for frequent and large volume inspection projects in the North American market.

For more about how our high energy CT service can support your part inspection needs, please contact Mike Earish, Senior Project Manager, at mikee@jgarantmc.com.

About Jesse Garant Metrology Center

Jesse Garant Metrology Center is a globally recognized part inspection company, providing NDT and Metrology services using advanced imaging equipment. The company specializes in industrial CT scanning, industrial x-ray, and 3D scanning, with locations in Dearborn, MI and Windsor, ON. For more information, please contact 1-844-JGARANT or visit jgarantmc.com.