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X-Metrix introduces: 

Non-Destructive X-Ray for Diesel Particulate Filters Measures distribution of wash coats, soot, ash, and substrate damage from regeneration

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.

The new system allows manufacturers to improve performance and reduce costs. The tools also work on liquid fills, even when the container is made from thick steel plate. Previously only destructive testing has been possible for this billion dollar marketplace.

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Paper at the CLEERS Workshop.

Tom Fox, President of X-Metrix was a co-author of a paper presented at the May 2008 CLEERS workshop held in Detroit MI On May 13-15, 2008 .

X-Ray inspection of Diesel Particulate Filters

Jan Zandhuis, 3DX-Ray Ltd; Charles Finney, ORNL; Todd Toops, ORNL; Stuart Daw, ORNL; Thomas J Fox, X-Metrix

This presentation will describe novel results of recent research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, using new commercially available non-destructive x-ray techniques to make engineering measurements on diesel particulate filters.  We will present data showing the ability to visualize and measure flaws in substrates, quantify the distribution of individual or multiple wash-coats, and make through-the-can evaluations of the distribution of soot, ash, and thermal regeneration damage

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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. In today's environment being able to ensure the quality, reliability and safety of products and components is critical in maintaining the confidence and satisfaction of customers and in reducing the threat of potential litigation resulting from product failure or 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

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