GE CRxFlex CR Brochure

GE

Sensing & Inspection Technologies

CRxFlex

Computed Radiography

Reliability, Versatility and Performance in Harsh NDT Environments

The CR
combines flexibility, reliability, dynamic range and ease-of-use.

Designed specifically for applications in non-destructive testing, the CR
for usage with both isotopes and X-ray sources. It is well suited for a broad range of
applications in the aerospace, oil & gas, power generation and automotive industries.

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Extending the Boundaries of
Computed Radiography

Versatility

The CRxFlex phosphor scanner also offers extremely wide dynamic
range and high signal-to-noise ratio, which typically results in
streamlined technique development and higher component
throughput. A broad range of thicknesses can be inspected in a
single exposure with the wide dynamic range making the CR
perfect match for the inspection of castings and/or piping for
erosion/corrosion. This capability also leads to less exposures and
fewer re-takes.

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Flexibility

One of the more unique features that the CRxFlex offers is it’s ability
to be utilized with either hard cassettes (in which the phosphor
imaging plate never leaves the cassette) or the ability to scan any
size of phosphor screen up to 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches): any
unique shape or size: circles, triangles, rectangles, pie shape, etc.
These unique sizes can be exposed using a soft, flexible cassette
and then scanned by the CR

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Reliability

The robust CRxFlex has a small tabletop footprint and is designed for
reliable operation in the harshest of NDT environments.
Its modular internal construction allows ease of servicing and
features long mean-times-between-failures (MTBF) and maintenance
(MTBM) — minimizing downtime and maximizing uptime.

Superior Image Quality

Because of its specially designed optics, true square 50 micron pixel
size and its unique 30 micron laser spot size, the CR
guarantee image quality with excellent IQI sensitivity. This superior
image quality is supported by its BAM certificate that states that

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Flex is IP Class Special/60 (ASTM E2446-05) and/or IP Class 1/60

(EN 14784-1) — ideal for weld inspection.

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Rhythm® Software

The CRxFlex, in conjunction with the GE’s Rhythm software,
allows users to acquire, review, report and archive inspection data.
The DICONDE-compliant Rhythm platform also permits image
enhancement and data sharing to provide significant improvements
in productivity and faster identification of defect indications.

Applications

The CRxFlex is suitable for a wide range of applications spanning
various industries.

Aerospace

Manufacturing
On-wing inspection

Horizontal Transport System

The CRxFlex has a state-of-the-art, horizontal transport system that
is designed to have limited, or no direct contact with the imaging
plate during the scanning process. The result of this is that there is
no imaging plate damage and/or physical wear that occurs during
the scan. The phosphor scanner can accept imaging plates that are
used with soft cassettes and/or can be used in a hard cassette for
applications in which the imaging plate would not have to be
removed from the cassette — extending the life of the imaging plate.

Oil & Gas

Plant construction
Asset management
On-stream inspection

Power generation

Plant construction
Asset management

Automotive

Component
manufacturing
Assembly inspection