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
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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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2015
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), .
(doi:10.3233/XST-140471).
Abstract
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
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Mechatronics
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/382625
ISSN: 0895-3996
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