17th April 2009, 05:39 AM | #1 |
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X-raying of weapons
After the posting of Artzi's Crusader sword;
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9393 I have a few questions about thw whole x-ray process in relation to edged weapons. A/ Who would be able to carry out such a task? Or in Artzi's instance, who completed these x-rays. B/ Given the condition of a sword or the like, is the x-ray capable of revealing a stamp or a signiture that is below timber hilt slabs. I ask as I have a few unique pairs of weapons of exception quality that have the remote possibility of being signed. C/ Would the x-ray process then give me a radio active sword with which I could rule the universe ...jokes, just jokes Gav |
17th April 2009, 06:49 AM | #2 |
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Dear Gav,
Some information on your question on X-Ray. I have used X-Ray for non-destructive examination in the past exactly for what you intend to use it for and it has proved successful. I attach two images, the first is through metal and even shows concealed rivets and the second one is an X-Ray through the horn grip and brass ferrule of a Kastane. Good luck. |
17th April 2009, 08:01 AM | #3 |
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use of X-ray
I used the services of an industrial non-destructive testing facility. They use x-ray to check metal objects for cracks, joints etc. I trust such facilities are available everywhere. Try "non destructive X ray" on Google and you will get thousands of contacts. It is not too expensive. A whole series of exposures (and there were many) cost me less than 200 dollars.
Regarding revealing of a stamp or signature, it depends on the thickness and depth of the stamping. X-ray does not exhibit the best spatial resolution because of what is known as secondary emmited radiation (compton effect). |
19th April 2009, 06:54 AM | #4 |
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Thank you
Thank you both for some very informative replies and technical notations.
Artzi, I am grateful to you for exposing me to this method and thank you too Anandalal for providing those interesting images of the kastane, I got quite a kick out of seeing those Kastane features in the x-ray. regards Gav |
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