Application · Porosity & Inclusion Detection
Porosity & Inclusion Detection
Locate, size and classify internal defects in metal components.
The inspection problem
Porosity and inclusions can be acceptable, marginal or rejectable depending on their location, size and cluster. You need a method that finds them and a criterion that sorts them.
Why it matters
The wrong decision either wastes good parts or ships bad ones. Both are expensive.
Which method fits your part?
Every method has a sweet spot and a limitation. Choose based on defect, geometry, throughput and access — not on habit.
Industrial CT
When it fits: 3D position and volume for quantitative acceptance criteria.
Limitations: Cycle time and part-size limits.
Digital radiography
When it fits: Faster inline or laboratory screening.
Limitations: 2D projection limits sizing accuracy.
Ultrasonic testing (UT / PAUT)
When it fits: Forgings and thick sections where X-ray is impractical.
Limitations: Requires access and coupling; interpretation depends on operator skill.
Technology hubs behind these methods
Industrial CT
Industrial computed tomography reveals internal defects, verifies assemblies and measures geometry that other methods cannot reach.
Learn moreNon-destructive testingDigital Radiography / X-ray Inspection
Digital radiography and X-ray inspection reveal internal structure with immediate digital imaging, speeding inspection of welds, castings and assemblies while improving documentation.
Learn moreNon-destructive testingUltrasonic Testing (UT, PAUT, TOFD)
Ultrasonic testing — including phased array and TOFD — detects and sizes internal defects in welds and thick sections with traceable, imaging-rich results.
Learn morePrincipals whose equipment solves this
Selection is driven by the application — not the other way around.
Where we deploy this application
Foundries
EMUS helps foundries find porosity, shrinkage and inclusions early — reducing scrap, protecting customer relationships and improving the process itself.
Learn moreAutomotive
EMUS helps automotive manufacturers detect defects earlier, qualify processes faster and prove quality to demanding OEM customers.
Learn moreAerospace
From internal porosity in castings to dimensional verification of complex geometries, EMUS delivers traceable inspection for safety-critical aerospace parts.
Learn moreMetal Processing
EMUS equips metal-processing operations with metrology, material analysis and surface inspection that keep tolerances tight and customers satisfied.
Learn moreEngineering support behind the equipment
- Method selection based on defect type, part geometry and throughput.
- Demonstration inspections where equipment allows.
- Support in defining acceptance criteria with your engineering team.
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Optical Measurement of Complex Geometries
Capture full 3D geometry on parts that defeat tactile probes and comparators.
Learn moreIndustrial CT Inspection of Castings
Reveal internal casting defects and verify wall thickness in a single 3D scan.
Learn moreWeld Inspection
Match the inspection method to the weld — code, geometry, access and defect type.
Learn morePAUT, TOFD & TFM Inspection
Advanced ultrasonic techniques with imaging, sizing and recorded data.
Learn moreCorrosion Mapping
Locate and quantify wall loss on pipes, tanks and pressure equipment.
Learn moreTube & Heat-Exchanger Inspection
Detect wall loss, pitting and cracks in tubes without pulling the bundle.
Learn moreTalk to an EMUS Engineer
Share your part, defect type and throughput target — we'll match the right method for porosity & inclusion detection.