A microfocus x-ray is a non-destructive testing method designed to observe the minuscule details of an object with magnified x-ray images, which improves the reliability of the image as it improves the flaw detection capability compared to conventional radiography.
The microfocus x-ray source generates a continuous beam of high-energy electromagnetic radiation (x-rays) from the very small focal point. The x-ray beam travels through the subject and sends the signal to the detector sensor, which then converts the x-ray projection into an image displayed on a monitor.
The magnification of the subject can be increased by moving the sample toward the microfocus x-ray source and it also improves the spatial resolution by increasing the number of pixels used in the projection of the image. Thanks to how the microfocus x-ray spot works the image is always sharp, even at maximum magnification. The software designed for use with the microfocus x-ray source then allows the user to enhance the contrast and image integration.
When would you use microfocus x-ray testing?
There are multiple uses for microfocus x-ray testing, and there are more and more each day. You could use it for checking solder joints on printed circuit boards, die bonding, and wire bonding on integrated circuits. You can use it to inspect electromechanical components, including sensors, relays, fuses, coils, and more for short circuits or missing parts. You can examine plastics, ceramics, light alloys, and steel for material inclusion, porosity, and defects. You can also use it to examine laboratory samples in experimental sciences, among many other uses, which are increasing daily.
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