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Trust Every Component—Before It Takes Flight

Aerospace and defence platforms operate under extreme performance and safety requirements. Small internal defects—porosity, cracks, inclusions, bond failures, dimensional deviations; can compromise reliability. Industrial X-ray and CT help engineers validate internal integrity without destroying parts, enabling faster qualification, traceable QA, and repeatable decision-making across programs.

MQS supports aerospace inspection needs with High-Energy X-ray systems, Microfocus X-ray & CT systems, Cabinet DR systems, and advanced CT platforms, designed for both development and production environments.

What Aerospace Manufacturers Need

Inspection of complex internal geometries

Turbine parts, housings, nozzles, and structural assemblies require deep internal visibility.

Detection of micro-defects and structural discontinuities

Small cracks, porosity clusters, inclusions, and bond issues must be identified early.

Inspection across varying material thicknesses

Aerospace parts range from delicate internal components to very dense, thick sections.

Validation of composite and multi-material structures

Modern aerospace platforms require inspection of bonded interfaces, layered materials, and internal reinforcement.

Support for R&D, qualification, and production

Inspection systems must serve prototyping, investigation, process validation, and routine QA.

High reliability with digital records

Teams need repeatable results, image archives, and inspection traceability.

MQS Solutions for Aerospace & Defence

Fixed Wing Aircraft
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1. Engine & Propulsion Components

a. Microfocus X-ray / CT System : fine defect visibility b. MQCT: deep 3D CT for validation

2. Wing Structure (Spars, Ribs & Stringers)

a. MQCT Systems: inspect 3D internal structure b. MQXC Cabinet X-Ray: routine 2D checks for smaller parts

3. Fuselage Frames & Structural Rings

a. MQCT Systems: 3D reconstruction & metrology

4. Landing Gear & Mounting Brackets

a. MQXC Cabinet X-ray Systems: 2D inspection b. MQCT Systems: 3D validation for complex brackets/housings

5. Control Surface Assemblies (Flaps / Ailerons / Hinges)

a. MQXC Cabinet X-ray Systems: repeatable QA b. Microfocus X-ray: inspection for small hinge parts

6. Tail Section (Empennage Frames)

a. MQCT Systems: inspection of structure b. MQXC Cabinet X-ray system: inspection of smaller sub-assemblies

Fighter Aircrafts

Fighter Aircraft
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1. Nose Cone / Radome Section

a. Microfocus X-ray /CT system: checks internal voids & cracks

2. Cockpit / Avionics Subsystems

a. Microfocus X-ray / CT: fine defect visibility b. MQCT Systems: inspects connector joints & modules

3. Wing Root / Structural Assemblies

a. MQCT Systems: 3D reconstruction, metrology, failure analysis b. MQXC Cabinet X-ray Systems: hidden defects in joints

4. Engine / Propulsion Components

a. High-Energy X-ray Systems: Dense castings, deep penetration b. MQCT Systems: failure analysis in 3D

5. Mounted Assemblies

a. High-Energy X-ray Systems: Internal integrity of assemblies

6. Rear Structural Assemblies

a. MQCT Systems: 3D reconstruction, metrology, failure analysis b. MQXC Cabinet X-ray Systems: inspect cracks, porosity, misalignment

Rotor wing aircraft

Rotary Wing Aircraft
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1. Avionics Assemblies

a. Microfocus X-ray /CT: inspects electronics, joints, voids

2. Main Rotor Hub

a. High-Energy X-ray Systems: inspects dense parts, hidden cracks

3. Gearbox Housing

a. MQCT Systems: Internal geometry, porosity

4. Engine / Powertrain Section

a. High-Energy X-ray Systems: dense castings, deep penetration

5. Side-Mounted Structural Assemblies

a. MQCT Systems: Assembly integrity, misalignment

6. Tail Structural Section

a. MQXC Cabinet X-ray Systems: inspects cracks, joints, brackets b. MQCT Systems: 3D analysis

Rockets

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D. Launch Vehicle / Rocket Systems

1. Payload Fairing

a. High-Energy X-ray Systems: Internal defects in structures

2. Interstage Joint Section

a. High-Energy X-ray Systems: Joint integrity, hidden flaws

3. Booster / Motor Casing

a. High-Energy X-ray Systems: Thick sections, deep penetration

4. Propellant Motor Section

a. High-Energy X-ray System: Internal voids, density variations

5. Propulsion End

a. High-Energy X-ray: Nozzle integrity, dense assemblies

Compliance & Safety

AERB

AERB-aligned safety architecture for shielded inspection systems

ASTM International

ASTM-aligned workflows where applicable

ISO 9001

Traceable inspection records and reporting support for audits

Resources

High-Energy X-ray Systems – Brochure

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MQCT Systems – Brochure

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Microfocus X-ray Systems – Brochure

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MQXC Cabinet Systems – Brochure

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Shell / Ammunition Inspection – Brochure

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