Standard Guides:WeldingPipingASMEAPIAsset Matrix
Computed Radiography
RadiographyRadiographic • CR

Computed Radiography (CR)

Method Overview

Filmless radiography utilizing photostimulable phosphor imaging plates to capture and digitize internal component geometry.

Core Method Specifications

Technique IDCR
AcronymCR
CategoryRadiography
ModalityRadiographic
Default Report TemplateCR-Standard-Template

Target Applications & Governing Standards

1 Scopes Configured
Valves & Pressure Control
API 598 ASME Sec V
Target Assets / Components:
In-Service Valve AssembliesSmall Bore Bypass Piping
Detectable Defects & Anomalies:
• Internal Erosion• Debris Blockage• Disc Erosion

Technique-to-OEM Compatibility Matrix

Verified manufacturers, instrument models, and diagnostic portals supporting CR.

5 Verified OEMs
Waygate Technologies

Waygate Technologies

Global leader in industrial inspection solutions, radiography, and visual inspection (formerly GE Inspection Technologies).

Modalities:UTRTETCRDR+3 more
OEM Profile Waygate Service Hub
OEM Site
Carestream NDT

Carestream NDT

Digital radiography systems, computed radiography (CR) plates, and NDT film technology.

Modalities:RTCRDR
OEM Profile Carestream NDT Support
OEM Site
Dürr NDT

Dürr NDT

High-resolution computed radiography (CR) scanners, digital detector arrays (DR), and imaging software.

Modalities:CRDRRT
OEM Profile Dürr NDT Support
OEM Site
GE HealthCare

GE HealthCare

Global leader in medical diagnostic imaging, Micro-CT scanners, high-frequency ultrasonic transducers, and hospital radiological systems.

Modalities:CTUTRTCRDR
OEM Profile GE HealthCare Support Portal
OEM Site

KUBTEC

OEM Manufacturer for CR inspection systems.

Verified Partner
ASME Sec V & ISO 9712 Qualified
Rent CR Instruments OEM Hardware CatalogPost CR Project Scope
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