Radiography
Radiography uses X-rays or gamma rays to produce an image of an object on film. The image is usually natural size. X-ray and gamma rays are very short wavelength electromagnetic radiation, which can pass through solid material, being partly absorbed during transmission.
Thus, if an X-ray source is placed on one side of a specimen and a photographic film on the other side, an image is obtained on the film of the thickness variations in the specimen, whether these are surface or internal.
Radiography is a well-established technique, which gives
a permanent record and is widely used to detect internal
flaws in weldments and castings and to check for mis-constructions
in assemblies.
Being a well-established company with extensive experience
in modern examination techniques enables us to offer
a comprehensive facility to our many clients nation-wide.
Our service includes Radiography and the testing of
metals and non-metals, batteries, electrical switches,
welded joints and structures.
Radiography involves X-rays and gamma rays which are
very hazardous, and the uses of such equipment are controlled
by our company local rules and the ionising radiation
regulations 1999. Special precautions must be taken
whenever and wherever radiography takes place.
However, Inspection Consultants Ltd do have a Radiography
system that allows our qualified radiographers to work
in close proximity to your workforce at any time.
- This Radiography system is safe to use in the working
environment with our barriers only metres from the
source
- Your employees are able to carry on working without
disruption
- Portable and ready to use means it can be used anywhere
with no long setting up periods
- High quality radiographs are produced without the
need for any special film or developing techniques
- The system holds the source safely with no need
for it to be removed from the container
- The design of the container allows it to be used
in directional, projection or panoramic or mode, therefore
only one type of container is required to cover all
applications
- The radiation beam is controlled in such a way that
only the area of the subject under examination is
exposed to any radiation.
- Using selenium 75 source also produces a much clearer
radiograph than iridium 192.
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