X-RAY GENERATING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

摘要

An X-ray generator (84) and associated method are disclosed. The X-ray generator (84) and method are provided for inspection of objects (34) which are conveyed into an inspection station (30) which includes an X-ray device (84) and image processing device. The X-ray device (84) directs high-energy, short-pulse X-rays toward an object (34) as the object moves into a desired position. This X-ray radiation is received by a video camera (102) and the resulting image is then digitized and transmitted to an image processing device (128) which analyzes the information and determines whether or not the object conforms to a predetermined standard threshold. One aspect of the apparatus includes a rejection device (42) which will remove objects which do not pass inspection thresholds.