Salient Characteristics.pdf

Salient Characteristics

Rationale of Requirement:

Replacement of the current Computed Radiography Unit that does not meet the technical data requirements. This new unit will allow compliance with the T.O. when processing X-ray film.

Additionally, members cannot perform X-ray to certify metals technology personnel on their welding certifications. Lastly members cannot perform X-rays on any possible transient aircraft as current unit does not meet T.O. requirements. The end goal is to certify metals technology personnel by performing X-rays on their welds and to support any transient aircraft that may require an X-ray inspection.

Computed Radiography System Requirements:

The requirements for the procurement of the Computed Radiography Unit are below. The vendor must meet or exceed these salient functional and physical requirements IAW T.O. The approved CR Systems are General Electric CRx Flex and Flex II. As well as the Carestream HPX-1 and the HPX-1 Plus.

Computed Radiography Reader

• The reader/eraser must be able to take an exposed IP, scan the IP using a laser light, capture the light emitted from the IPs, and provide the necessary information to the computer workstation.

o Must be compatible with the Air Force’s Automated Computed Radiography Evaluation Software (ACRES).

o Must meet a minimum spatial resolution of 6.0 LP/mm or greater.

o GE Products must achieve Sampling Resolution of 50 micron, Carestream Products

25 micron.

Desk Top Computer

• The workstation must be able to view the CR image.

o Must have formatting options for Digital Imaging and Communication in

Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) Standard images per ASTM E2738.

3 MP Monitor

• Must be a high resolution monitor containing 3 or 5 million pixels (3MP or 5MP) and a minimum 21 inch diagonal viewing screen.

Reader Transport Case

• Must be able to contain custom IP for transport through the reader.

View Station Transport Case

• Must be able to contain Desktop/Monitor for easy transportation.

14X17IN High Resolution Imaging Plate

• Must be able to release the radiation input signal containing object information into a corresponding optical signal while preserving the maximum amount of object information for crack detection.

8X10IN High Resolution Imaging Plate

• Must be able to release the radiation input signal containing object information into a corresponding optical signal while preserving the maximum amount of object information for welder certification.

8X10IN Ultra High Resolution Imaging Plate

• Must be able to release the radiation input signal containing object information into a corresponding optical signal while preserving the maximum amount of object information for welder certification.

14 x 17IN Flexible Cassettes

• Must adhere to the shape of imaging plates for processing.

8 x 10IN Flexible Cassettes

• Must adhere to the shape of imaging plates for processing.

14X17IN Rigid Cassettes

• Must be able to scan one or multiple plates simultaneously.

8X10IN Rigid Cassettes

• Must be able to scan one or multiple plates simultaneously.

Cassette Extraction Tool

• Must be able to aid in the removal of imaging plates Digital Plate Carrier

• Carrier must provide a convenient way to run small or irregular shaped plates

SCREEN CLEANER

• Must be able to adequately clean both cassettes and mammography film screens

SCREEN CLEANER WIPES

• Must be able to adequately clean both cassettes and mammography film screens SPR-ARINC Aerosp Phtm PNA02955224002-010

• Must be able to accomplish all nine tests for quarterly process controls.

ALUMINUM 2024 Single ABSORBER PLATE

• Must be able to safely absorb X-rays

ALUMINUM 2024 RIGI ASTM-E-746 W/CA

• Must be able to determine the acceptance level for the particular radiographic technique used to make the radiograph.

Image Quality Indicator Set

• Must be able to determine the acceptance level for the particular radiographic technique used to make the radiograph.

Delivery / Installation

• Unit must be able to hook up to 110v outlet and fit in 11 x 18 ft. room.

• Must unpack and install all equipment

• Requesting one day (8 hours) for installation and one day (8 hours) for training