X-Rays are electromagnetic radiations, like visible light, UV, infrared or radar waves. The X photons that compose an X-Ray however carry a much higher energy and have a wavelength between 10 nm and 0,005 nm. As visible light can pass through a glass window, X-Rays can pass through most materials.Generally speaking, X-Rays can easily pass through all low-density materials (air, skin, fabrics, carbon, plastic, etc.) and are quickly blocked by higher density materials (bones, metals, minerals, etc.) : this property allows for the visualization of the inside of an object, usually composed of various densities and various thicknesses elements.

X-Rays are invisible to the naked eye, but have the property to produce an image on a photographic emulsion, or to be detected by specific imaging systems : they form an image after having passed through the object. This image is the basis for the X-Ray imaging technology.

X-Rays are usually produced with X-Rays electrical generators, by slowing down or deviating a high speed electron-beam. Depending on their design, these generators can produce X-Rays that penetrate materials to various depths and achieve varying image resolutions.

First step is to accurately identify and analyse your need in order to be able to produce the most appropriate images. We can then analyse your samples on our equipments by proceeding to the radioscopic or CT (Computer Tomography) analysis. The digital X-ray images and/or the CT slices are systematically sent to you, on a CD-ROM, a DVD, by email or on a secured FTP server, in a format that is readable by most visualization or printing software.
Upon request, we can also issue a complete analysis report or produce specific images/ animations.
RX Solutions’ team is always ready to help you and meet your quality requirements.   

No. X-Rays are only a kind of light with a very short wavelength. As such, they do not have destructive power on material and do not induce notable electric or magnetic effect. There can only be a risk if your material is extremely sensitive to light exposure (eg. some chemical substances or photographic films) but these cases are seldom.
X-Rays are therefore harmless to your samples in most cases, whether they are composite materials, rare historical pieces, electronic components, or other materials.

Generally speaking, yes. Depending on the features of the generators and on the conditions of use, X-Rays can be used to get the image of either minuscule parts in light materials, or large dimensions pieces made of metal. In practice, the larger the thickness of the sample and/or the denser the material, the more complex and expensive the set up. The appropriate equipment depends on the problem.

Theoretically speaking, the principles that are used in those two cases are very similar.
However RX-Solutions’ equipment benefits from the latest technological improvements, which allow us to answer very specialized needs, either in terms of image quality or in terms of the range of applications. For instance, radiographic films are replaced in our equipments by digital imaging systems, thus enabling real-time display of your samples being imaged with X-Rays.
The inside of the samples can be visualized in real time, they can be rotated and moved in all directions, and it is possible to zoom-in several thousand times with micrometric resolution.
The resolution is much improved in our systems because the generators we use have focus sizes 100 times smaller than generators used for medical purposes. It is thus possible to observe hair-thin objects and get perfectly sharp images, contrary to medical generators, which would yield a blurred image of the same sample. Furthermore, the large dynamic range of the digitals imaging systems allows much higher contrasts and details enhancement compared to radiographic films.

These performances are available in radioscopy as well as in computer tomography, with the possibility to observe slices or a 3D volume rendering of the inside of the sample, with micrometric resolution, whereas standard medical scanners only show details in the millimetre range.

Our knowledge covers the X-Rays imaging technologies as a whole. This is why we are able to offer systems that match your needs, whether it is for laboratory applications or for production control. These equipments can be used as inspection means by an operator or be fully automated. They can display 3D-images, slices or real time videos of the samples on a conveyor belt. RX-Solutions implements the technologies that are best suited to your needs and budget.   

Direct exposure and at high doses is dangerous for living beings and can have serious consequences. However, our equipments are specially designed to block X-Rays, thus enabling safe use, without any risk. Furthermore, the high sensitivity of the machines allows the use of generators emitting beams that are 10 times less intense than when a radiologist performs a radiography on a patient.

Our equipments are designed in compliance with international standards regarding safety and protection, they are submitted to government control. Your safety is our absolute priority.