X-Ray Inspection System

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The SIDEC Lab at Edwards AFB has a requirement for a X-Ray Machine with the salient characteristics as follows:

The critical specifications that our X-Ray system must meet are as follows:

• Minimum focal spot size of 5um or less (to support our expected 0.5mm pitch components)
• Minimum tube voltage: 90 kV (to support our standard 0.063” board thickness)
• Must support PCB assemblies at least 10”x12”
• Operates on standard 115VAC @ 60Hz (<14A)

• Must have a footprint of 36”x36” or smaller, with a maximum height of 48” while being moved, 60” while stationary.
• Must weight 900 lbs. or less (our workbench capacity)

• Must not require any external X-ray radiation related safety precautions (must have safety interlocks)
• Must be a fully functional stand-alone system (no other equipment required to produce PCB inspection images/models)
  • Must include a Microsoft Windows-based PC for control, image preview, and data export.
  • Must include hardware/software for creating Computed Tomography (CT) visualizations (3D models)
• Basic installation, setup, and training must be included.