Radiographic, X-Ray & CT Inspection (RT / DR / CT)

Radiographic testing (RT) uses X-rays or gamma sources to image the internal volume of a part — finding porosity, inclusions, weld defects and hidden corrosion that surface methods cannot reach. Modern aviation work has largely moved from film to digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) for instant, archivable images, while industrial computed tomography (CT) provides full 3D reconstruction of castings, additive-manufactured parts and composite structures. RT is the most safety-regulated NDT method, requiring shielded enclosures, radiation-safety controls and qualified RT Level 2/3 personnel per EN 4179 / NAS 410. Procurement covers X-ray generators, DR detector panels, CR scanners, CT systems, isotope sources and the radiation-monitoring equipment that surrounds them.