Advances in TecView® UT: Enhanced Automated Ultrasonic Testing for Complex Curvilinear Structures
Advanced automated Ultrasonic Testing in production environments requires a high degree of precision and repeatability and the ability to safely scan complex parts, all while optimizing computer or software control resources which include scanning time and acquired data size. TecScan’s TecView® UT software includes a Curvilinear Surface Scan tool that gives the user the ability […]
Automated UT Systems Calibration: The quest for perfect 3D scanning repeatability
Automated UT Systems require precise and thorough mechanical calibration to achieve a high degree of scanning accuracy, repeatability and stability. The versatility of these systems enables users to utilize different UT probes for various non-destructive testing applications. Due to minor imperfections of the probes’ active element alignment, the identification of the true center from which […]
Automated Phased Array Solution for Inspection of Aircraft Engine Outlet Guide Vanes
The aviation industry depends significantly on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to ensure the structural integrity of critical aircraft components. While traditional NDT methods are effective, they can be time-consuming and susceptible to human error. The emergence of automated NDT technologies has transformed the field, providing more consistent, reliable, and repeatable results. In the following sections, we […]
Exploring the Potential of Automated Eddy Current Testing with TecView® EC
While manual eddy current inspections are common, crucial aerospace parts that necessitate high-sensitivity inspections are better suited for automated testing. Aero-engine turbine disc surfaces, spool welds, borehole, and firtree inspections already benefit from automated eddy current scanning systems. Eddy Current: A Vital NDT Technique for Detecting Surface Flaws in Aerospace Components Many of the aforementioned […]
The Benefits of Automated Ultrasonic Testing using Advanced Gain Correction Map Technique (GCM)
Enhance your Ultrasonic Testing (UT) with Automation Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) plays an important role in several manufacturing industries, especially in the Aerospace industry, where Automated UT helps to inspect large and complex structures, and to quickly analyze the acquired UT signals. These scanning solutions use water tanks or jets to provide constant and controlled […]