Five dimensions sounds like something that will take you into an alternative universe beyond time, doesn't it? Actually, it means that the X_Ray head will move in X, Y and Z directions as well as rotate around the object at an angle (i.e. not just a direct overhead shot). I have been using a computer enhanced system from Dage that does this, having previously used a conventional overhead-only system with a conventonal tube. Conventional results were all but useless and cost a fortune (subcon service). The Dage machine gives results that are, to me, truly fantastic. You can magnify an area enormously without distortion, the clarity is stunning (though needs interpretation of what you're seeing until you get used to it) and can even show up voids in softer materials such as encapsulants. I was totally impressed, and using the bureau service that Dage offers here, it costs about 30% of what we were being charged before. Regards Peter "Mauro, Dan" <[log in to unmask]> 15/10/2002 09:40 PM Sent by: TechNet <[log in to unmask]> Please respond to "TechNet E-Mail Forum."; Please respond to "Mauro, Dan" To: [log in to unmask] cc: (bcc: DUNCAN Peter/Asst Prin Engr/ST Aero/ST Group) Subject: [TN] do-ray Can any one out in technet land give a short summary of 5dx-ray and of the capabilities. In layman terms please. Daniel Mauro NPI Project Engineer AVAYA Inc. 300 Baker Ave. Concord, Ma 01742 Tel: 978.287.9070 Fax: 978.287.9055 Cell: 508.326.5068 E-Mail: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [This e-mail is confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify us immediately; you should not copy or use it for any purpose, nor disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you.] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------