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# Industrial Radiography in the Laboratory: Non-Destructive Testing

## Vous souhaitez réaliser une analyse par radiographie industrielle

### With industrial radiography, invisibility becomes your best ally in achieving zero defects

Dans les secteurs de haute technologie où la défaillance n’est pas une option, la certitude est une exigence. Notre laboratoire spécialisé en [**Essais Non Destructifs (END)**](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/non-destructive-testing-inspection-ndt-ndc.md) met à votre disposition l’excellence de la **radiographie industrielle**.

Grâce à cette technologie de pointe, nous visualisons l’invisible au cœur même de vos [matériaux](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-material-testing.md), structures et composants, sans modifier leurs propriétés physiques ou mécaniques.

### Pourquoi choisir le contrôle radiologique en laboratoire ?

Industrial X-ray or gamma radiography works like medical radiography: it penetrates the material to reveal the internal condition of your parts with millimetre precision. It is essential for:

- **Detecting the undetectable:** blowholes, [internal](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures/fissure-analysis-laboratory.md) cracks, [porosity](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-material-testing/porosity-porosimetry-analysis.md), [inclusions](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures/inclusion-analysis-on-laboratory-materials.md), fatigue cracks [or](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/mechanical-laboratory-test/endurance-test-fatigue-testing.md) misalignment defects.
- **Validating compliance:** ensuring compliance with the strict standards of your clients (ISO, ASME, EN, etc.).
- **Controlling costs:** identifying anomalies before final machining or commissioning to avoid costly scrap and disputes.
- **Optimizing your processes:** analyzing the internal integrity of your prototypes to adjust your casting, welding, or 3D printing parameters.

## Le laboratoire FILAB réalise l'analyse par radiographie industrielle : essais non destructifs

### Materials tested during non-destructive testing by industrial radiography

[Metals](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-metals.md) and [alloys](https://filab.fr/en/analysis-of-metallic-alloys-in-the-laboratory.md) ([Steel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-of-analysis-and-expertise-of-steels.md), [Aluminum](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-aluminum-alloys.md), [Titanium](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-titanium-alloys.md), [Inconel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-inconel-metals.md), [Copper](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-copper-alloys.md)...)

Multi-material assemblies and electronic components

[Composite materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-composite-material.md) and [polymers](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory.md)

### Pourquoi choisir FILAB pour l'analyse par radiographie industrielle : essais non destructifs (END)

The [FILAB](https://filab.fr/en/) laboratory, with genuine [surface expertise](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization.md), has a state-of-the-art [analytical equipment park](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md) and a qualified team. It supports manufacturers of all sectors and sizes in the implementation of non-destructive testing and inspection (NDT) by radiography, tomography and AFM.

### Our areas of expertise and applications for industrial radiography

##

 Aéronautique & Spatial
Aubes de turbine, structures composites, pièces de moteur critiques.

 Automobile & Ferroviaire
Pièces de fonderie d'aluminium, organes de sécurité, liaisons soudées.

 Énergie & Nucléaire
Corps de vannes, tuyauteries haute pression, composants forgés.

 Défense
Contrôle de structures complexes, validation de composants stratégiques.

 Santé
Contrôle de la santé interne de pièces complexes (pour les implants médicaux, les prothèses ou l'outillage chirurgical), anomalies de la matière, détection des poudres piégées

### Our other non-destructive testing and inspection methods (NDT)

#### X-ray tomography testing

[Tomography](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/tomography-analysis-laboratory.md) is a technique for analyzing and inspecting materials through the interaction between radiation and matter. It makes it possible to **build 3D images of the object** being tested. Carrying out a tomography test in the laboratory therefore does not involve destroying the sample used.

The **non-destructive** nature of tomography makes tomography testing particularly suitable for certain industrial sectors such as art, luxury goods, or manufacturers of large objects.

X-ray tomography also makes it possible to **analyze the composition** of the material as well as monitor its evolution in response to external stresses.

### Dans quels contextes effectuer un essai non destructif par radiographie industrielle ?

 **Non-destructive testing (NDT)** is essential when it is necessary to verify the integrity, quality or durability of a material or structure **without altering its properties**. It is particularly suitable in the following cases:
- **Quality control** : during manufacturing or assembly to ensure that materials meet standards and specifications.
- **Preventive maintenance** : to detect defects (cracks, corrosion, porosity) before they lead to failure.
- **Post-incident analysis** : to assess the condition of a component or structure after impact, overload or fire.
- **Regulatory compliance** : when an industrial sector imposes strict inspections, such as in aerospace, nuclear, or oil and gas.
- **Cost optimization** : NDT avoids destroying or dismantling expensive parts for inspection, thereby limiting production downtime.

## Our FAQ

 What is industrial radiography in the laboratory?
It is a **Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)** method similar to a medical X-ray, but adapted for industrial parts. It uses X-rays or gamma rays to pass through the material and project an image of the internal structure onto a digital detector or film. This makes it possible to check the internal condition of a part without damaging or altering it.

 What types of defects can you detect?
Our high-performance technology allows us to identify a wide range of internal anomalies, invisible to the naked eye:

- **Material voids** (blowholes, porosity, shrinkage cavities in castings).
- **Cracks** internal or through cracks.
- **Inclusions** of foreign bodies.
- **Assembly defects** or incorrect positioning of internal components (particularly in electronics or connectors).

 Can parts from metal 3D printing be inspected?
**Yes, absolutely.** 3D printing (additive manufacturing) can generate micro-porosity or unmelted powder trapped in complex internal channels. Industrial radiography is the ideal non-destructive method to validate the internal integrity of these geometrically complex parts before they are put into service.

 How can I get a quote from FILAB?
To get a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by phone, or by email.
All you need to do is send us your requirements (material type, desired analysis, any applicable standard, urgency, sample quantity, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.

 What is the typical turnaround time for analysis?
Lead times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your constraints and industrial urgencies.