How an Industrial CT Scanner Works & How We Save You Time & Money

The Advantages of Excedr’s Industrial CT Scanner Leasing Program:

• Eliminates the upfront cost of purchasing equipment by spreading its cost over time
• Minimizes equipment downtime with included complete repair coverage and preventive maintenance
• Takes advantage of potentially 100% tax deductible* payments, providing you significant cash-savings
• Expedites the administrative work needed for instrument procurement and logistics
• Conserves working capital,  enabling you to reinvest in your core business and operations (staffing, inventory, marketing/sales, etc.)
• Accommodates all manufacturer and model preferences

*Please consult your tax advisor to determine the full tax implications of leasing equipment.

When you think of computed tomography (CT) scanning, you typically think of its medical applications, however, CT offers a wide range of capabilities for the industrial and manufacturing sectors as well.

Industrial computed tomography (CT) and X-ray scanning improves quality assurance and quality control, allowing manufacturers to produce consistently high-quality products and add value to their customers’ lives.

Through the combination of metrology and tomography, highly precise measurements can be taken where once it was only possible to collect this data through destructive testing. Rather than cut into a piece or take it apart, industrial CT scanning allows the operator to measure the internal features of the workpiece without destroying it. The images recorded can then be used to create a 3D image of the object being scanned, providing data for quality assurance (QA) purposes regarding internal structures of a part.

Nondestructive testing (NDT) and inspection has provided manufacturing companies the chance to reduce production time via rapid detection and feedback throughout the inspection process.

Apart from increased efficiency, CT scanners also help companies achieve higher standards of quality by performing the highly precise 3D X-ray scans computed tomography is known for. These scanners are proving to be an excellent alternative to situations that traditionally required a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to generate measurements, and, in some cases, even improving the levels of inspection traditionally provided by various CMM techniques.

Along with QA, industrial CT scanners are commonly used in applications that include: Assembly services

• Porosity analysis
• Failure analysis
• Material inspection and dimensional inspection services
• Additive manufacturing processes
• Metrology
• Reverse engineering
• Part-to-CAD and part-to-part comparisons

Furthermore, many of these applications can now be performed directly on the production line, as the integration of CT inspection into the manufacturing process has become widely ubiquitous. Inline inspection systems and scanners also provide accurate and repeatable testing in quality control or failure analysis labs, where large batches of samples need inspecting.

Additionally, these scanners ensure complete traceability through computer-aided software that collects all the manufacturing information in a central database and automatically stores the inspection results for every manufactured part.

These features makes industrial CT and X-ray scanners greatly beneficial to the aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy industries.

Several important distinctions between scanner types include scan time, data acquisition capabilities, and beam structure. Despite any differences, industrial computed tomography systems and scanners are well designed and suited for a wide range of applications, across the board. This includes visual analysis and defect detection.

Industrial computed tomography scanning and 3D inspection holds endless possibilities, specifically when paired with both additive and subtractive manufacturing. The accuracy of this non-destructive testing approach will save your company time and money, and clear up many pain points you may face. 

However, paying for an industrial CT scanner or CT scanning services can be costly, especially when a large downpayment is required. Bypass the large upfront costs of purchasing outright and lease your 2D digital radiography and 3D CT equipment with Excedr instead. Our leasing program spreads out costs over time and reduces the chances of equipment downtime with comprehensive repair and preventive maintenance services.

Request an industrial CT scanner lease estimate and learn more about the costs of our programs. Or, you can simply get in touch with us to go over our program and how it works.

Operating Lease

This off-balance sheet financing structure provides three options at the end of the term. The lessee has the option to return the equipment to the lessor, renew at a discounted rate, or purchase the instrument for the fair market value. Monthly payments are also 100% tax deductible which yields additional monetary savings.

Sale-Leaseback

If you recently bought equipment, Excedr can offer you cash for your device and convert your purchase into a long-term rental. This is called a sale-leaseback. If you’ve paid for equipment within the last ninety days, we can help you recoup your investment and allow you to make low monthly payments. This also frees up money in your budget rather than tying it down to a fixed asset.