Evaluation Metrics for Comparison between Virtual and Industrial XCT

Abstract Simulations of XCT systems, as employed in the context of the manufacturing and design process, represent a time-saving, cost- and resource-efficient alternative to repeated experimental measurements. This article is dedicated to the development and evaluation of various metrics that should enable an adequate verification and optimization of a XCT simulation of an experimental XCT system. The present study employed statistical evaluation as a methodological approach. The present article makes a significant contribution to the optimization of the development process of a XCT simulation and provides a foundation for future research activities in this field.