Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology
$24,994.00
Capability Assessment of X-Ray Computed Tomography for the Inspection of Metal Additive Manufactured_x000d_ Products
FY 2020-21
Summary
Precision ADM (PADM) Inc., based in Winnipeg, uses Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology to
manufacture high-value components for the medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. PADM is the
first private sector metals AM Company in the Manitoba region and has an established local and global
presence in the field. Metal AM processes are considerably complex, and as such, components produced with
this technology can suffer from some process-related defects. Defects such as porosity, cracks, and structural
distortion are routinely found in the finished AM parts, thereby compromising the functional integrity of such
components. Critical components, such as those used for aerospace and medical applications, usually require
careful inspection in order to meet stringent safety requirements. PADM has adopted other inspection
techniques including metallography and microscopy, for analyzing the AM products, and has sent samples
hundreds of miles away for 2D X-Ray and other analysis. The acquisition of a new X-Ray Computed
Tomography (X-Ray CT) Capability at Red River College (RRC) presents a unique opportunity for PADM to
evaluate this technology for parts inspection. The X-Ray CT system will help in the comprehensive analysis of
internal cavities, porosities, and dimension of parts with complex geometries. To obtain quality X-Ray CT scan
that is required for high defect detectability and accurate dimensional analysis, capability assessment and
best-practice guidelines for the system need to be established for metal AM products.
PADM is collaborating with RRC's Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing (TACAM) to
evaluate X-Ray CT, develop capability and establish guidelines for the inspection and qualification of AM
parts. This will involve determining the minimum detectable defect size and dimensional accuracy for different
AM materials, thicknesses, and geometry variations. Standard specimens of commonly used metallic AM
materials will be produced by PADM, using their directed metal laser sintering (DMLS) AM systems, which
Program
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
549909-2020
Name nom
Potter, Simon
Department département
Head Office
Organization id
22155
Institution établissement
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology
Province en
Manitoba
Province fr
Manitoba
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2020
Competition year année de concours
2020
Award amount
24994
Program id
CARD1
Program name en
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Program name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée - niveau 1
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
1561
Committee name en
Applied Research and Development Grants
Committee name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée
Area of application code
703
Area of application group en
Transportation systems and services
Area of application group fr
Services et systèmes de transport
Area of application en
Aerospace
Area of application fr
Aérospatial
Research subject code
1702
Research subject group en
Design and manufacturing
Research subject group fr
Conception et fabrication
Research subject en
Advanced manufacturing
Research subject fr
Méthodes de fabrication avancées
Installment
inst:1 - 1
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Capability Assessment of X-Ray Computed Tomography for the Inspection of Metal Additive Manufactured_x000d_
Products
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
Precision ADM (PADM) Inc., based in Winnipeg, uses Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology to
manufacture high-value components for the medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. PADM is the
first private sector metals AM Company in the Manitoba region and has an established local and global
presence in the field. Metal AM processes are considerably complex, and as such, components produced with
this technology can suffer from some process-related defects. Defects such as porosity, cracks, and structural
distortion are routinely found in the finished AM parts, thereby compromising the functional integrity of such
components. Critical components, such as those used for aerospace and medical applications, usually require
careful inspection in order to meet stringent safety requirements. PADM has adopted other inspection
techniques including metallography and microscopy, for analyzing the AM products, and has sent samples
hundreds of miles away for 2D X-Ray and other analysis. The acquisition of a new X-Ray Computed
Tomography (X-Ray CT) Capability at Red River College (RRC) presents a unique opportunity for PADM to
evaluate this technology for parts inspection. The X-Ray CT system will help in the comprehensive analysis of
internal cavities, porosities, and dimension of parts with complex geometries. To obtain quality X-Ray CT scan
that is required for high defect detectability and accurate dimensional analysis, capability assessment and
best-practice guidelines for the system need to be established for metal AM products.
PADM is collaborating with RRC's Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing (TACAM) to
evaluate X-Ray CT, develop capability and establish guidelines for the inspection and qualification of AM
parts. This will involve determining the minimum detectable defect size and dimensional accuracy for different
AM materials, thicknesses, and geometry variations. Standard specimens of commonly used metallic AM
materials will be produced by PADM, using their directed metal laser sintering (DMLS) AM systems, which
