Porosity Inclusion Analysis

What is Porosity Inclusion Analysis?

Porosity analysis is a technique that uses CT scanning to measure the amount and distribution of pores or voids in a material. Porosity analysis can reveal the quality, density, and strength of a material, as well as its potential defects or flaws. Porosity analysis can be applied to various materials, such as metals, ceramics, composites, or plastics, and can help optimise their design and performance. OR3D CT offers porosity analysis services using RX Solutions CT systems to scan with high resolution, accuracy, and generate 3D models and reports that show the porosity characteristics of the scanned objects. Visualising Pores and Pores and inclusions can be viewed in both 2D and 3D. The 3D representation as seen below gives a very clear understanding of the location of the pores in the part.

Analytical Information

Numerical data can be generated from a porosity analysis. This allows direct comparisons between parts on the type of porosity that has been detected. A sample of the types of information that can be extracted from porosities has been listed below.

Diameter
XYZ location
Volume
Surface area
Sphericity
Distance below surface