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A simulation-based study on the influence of beam hardening in x-ray computed tomography for dimensional metrology

A simulation-based study on the influence of beam hardening in x-ray computed tomography for dimensional metrology
A simulation-based study on the influence of beam hardening in x-ray computed tomography for dimensional metrology
X-ray computed tomography (CT) is a radiographic scanning technique for visualising cross-sectional images of an object non-destructively. From these cross-sectional images it is possible to evaluate internal dimensional features of a workpiece which may otherwise be inaccessible to tactile and optical instruments. Beam hardening is a physical process that degrades the quality of CT images and has previously been suggested to influence dimensional measurements. Using a validated simulation tool, the influence of spectrum pre-filtration and beam hardening correction are evaluated for internal and external dimensional measurements. Beam hardening is shown to influence internal and external dimensions in opposition, and to have a greater influence on outer dimensions compared to inner dimensions. The results suggest the combination of spectrum pre-filtration and a local gradient-based surface determination method are able to greatly reduce the influence of beam hardening in X-ray CT for dimensional metrology.
computed tomography, beam hardening, dimensional metrology, x-ray spectrum estimation, ISO50, surface determination
0895-3996
62-82
Lifton, Joseph J.
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Malcolm, Andrew A.
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McBride, John W.
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Lifton, Joseph J.
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Malcolm, Andrew A.
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McBride, John W.
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Lifton, Joseph J., Malcolm, Andrew A. and McBride, John W. (2015) A simulation-based study on the influence of beam hardening in x-ray computed tomography for dimensional metrology. Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology, 23 (1), 62-82. (doi:10.3233/XST-140471).

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X-ray computed tomography (CT) is a radiographic scanning technique for visualising cross-sectional images of an object non-destructively. From these cross-sectional images it is possible to evaluate internal dimensional features of a workpiece which may otherwise be inaccessible to tactile and optical instruments. Beam hardening is a physical process that degrades the quality of CT images and has previously been suggested to influence dimensional measurements. Using a validated simulation tool, the influence of spectrum pre-filtration and beam hardening correction are evaluated for internal and external dimensional measurements. Beam hardening is shown to influence internal and external dimensions in opposition, and to have a greater influence on outer dimensions compared to inner dimensions. The results suggest the combination of spectrum pre-filtration and a local gradient-based surface determination method are able to greatly reduce the influence of beam hardening in X-ray CT for dimensional metrology.

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Accepted/In Press date: 6 November 2014
Published date: 2015
Keywords: computed tomography, beam hardening, dimensional metrology, x-ray spectrum estimation, ISO50, surface determination
Organisations: Mechatronics

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Local EPrints ID: 382625
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/382625
ISSN: 0895-3996
PURE UUID: edb18907-5e80-4c86-bb0f-0b2a761f5e5d
ORCID for John W. McBride: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-3024-0326

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Date deposited: 02 Nov 2015 14:09
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 02:39

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Author: Joseph J. Lifton
Author: Andrew A. Malcolm
Author: John W. McBride ORCID iD

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