Equipment
VIDISCO LTD - DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEMS
The #1 Portable Digital X-Ray Systems in the World
Vidisco has been in the business of portable and stationary X-Ray imaging for over 15 years. We have developed and improved our portable and stationary X-Ray product range of very unique and highly reliable portable X-Ray products encompassing both CCD based and Amorphous Silicon Flat Panel X-Ray Inspection Systems. These Systems are used worldwide for an almost endless scope of applications in NDT (Non Destructive Testing).
Thermal wave imaging (TWI)
The World Leader in Thermography
Since 1993, Thermal Wave Imaging, Inc. (TWI) has been the recognized leader in thermographic Nondestructive Testing systems. Whether inspecting the leading edge of the Space Shuttle or enabling quality assurance in helicopter blade manufacturing, TWI provides complete, "real world" solutions. TWI systems detect defects, such as corrosion, delaminations, impact damage and disbonds that cannot be detected as effectively using ordinary thermal inspection methods or many other NDT technologies. Our systems have become the worldwide standard of excellence in thermography, and are used in the most demanding manufacturing, in service and research applications in the aerospace, automotive and power generation industries.
TWI Systems
TWI™ integrated systems combine IR cameras, flash optics, hardware and proprietary software to create powerful NDT solutions for our clients. TWI™ core systems include the following:
Features:
- EchoTherm - TWI™ flagship system typically used for manufacturing or R&D applications
- ThermoScope - a smaller unit designed for in-service applications
- Mosaiq - a software solution that allows rapid inspection of large structures, providing a subsurface image of the entire component
- Thermographic Signal Reconstruction (TSR) - a patented software solution that provides the ability to extract greater quantitative detail and accuracy from test samples
- Precision Flash Control - an optional hardware component that allows the user to gain precise control of the timing and duration of the flash used to "excite" the sample
TWI's Commitment
TWI's commitment to you begins with clearly understanding your problems and developing focused, cost effective solutions. TWI acts as your partners in the NDT process by providing training, support and technical guidance in meeting your changing application requirements as they evolve.
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pRECISION x-rAY
Leaders in X-Ray Irradiators
The X-RAD products are self-contained X-Ray irradiation systems designed for use in biology and medical research to deliver precise X-Ray irradiation dosages in a radiation shielded enclosure. From the standard X-RAD 160/225 C Series and X-RAD 320 X-Ray irradiators, to custom walk in shielded room irradiators, our X-RAD products are currently in use at many prestigious research facilities throughout the world.
X-RAD 225C Biological X-Ray Irradiator
The X-RAD 225C is a self-contained x-ray irradiation system for high and low dose radiation studies normally conducted in research laboratories. The cabinet requires no additional shielding and features an adjustable specimen shelf and filter station to provide ultra-stable and uniform dose delivery.
The X-RAD Control is a multi-language selectable graphical interface with all x-ray parameters and system status clearly displayed. Programmable exposure settings allow for fast and repeatable exposure setup.
Several beam collimators and dose measurement and control options are also available.
X-RAD 320 Biological X-Ray Irradiator
The X-RAD 320 is a self-contained x-ray system for delivering a precise radiation dosage to specimens in a biological or small animal research laboratory. The x-ray tube is used specifically for radiation therapy requiring a highly homogenous beam. The shielded cabinet includes an adjustable specimen shelf, sample viewing window and beam hardening filter holder.
The X-RAD Control Panel is a multi-language selectable graphical interface with all x-ray parameters and system status clearly displayed. Programmable exposure settings allow for fast and repeatable exposure setup.
Options available include: Holding Fixtures, Dose Measurement & Control, Motorized Turntable, Fixed Beam or Adjustable Collimators.
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RHF
delta-ANALYSER
Engine and transmission durability and prototype testing development is a necessity in today's competitive Automotive marketplace, which is demanding longer warranties on powertrain components. In the last several years these tests would typically run the test objects until they were nearly destroyed. Today, with the use of the delta-ANALYSER this is no longer the case, as it will turn off the test stand at a predefined damage level. This will guarantee that the test specimen is not totally destroyed and the development engineer can obtain valuable information as to what has caused the root problem. The delta-ANALYSER will then provide this detailed information as to the failure path and cause of damage which in turn will offer a substantial time and money savings.
eol-ANALYSER
Time and labor are the top cost factors in all companies. This is especially true for end of line quality testing of gears and engines. Current testing systems must set up inspection standards and be constantly monitored and adjusted. This is no longer the case with the Reilhofer KG eol-ANALYSER. Once the system is installed on your test bench there is no need for an NVH specialist to monitor it or make periodic adjustments. The system is designed to independently find and make the necessary adjustments automatically to make the distinction between good and noisy transmissions or engines. The eol-ANALYSER automatically recognizes the production variables and adapts the acceptance criteria to the entire production process. This enables the system to assure the acceptance/reject tolerances stay consistent throughout the production process eliminating costly retests and false rejects. The number of different transmissions and engines models the system can handle is not a concern.
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Dantech dynamics
Q-800 Portable Laser Shearography System by Dantec Dynamics
Shearography is a widely recognized optical measurement technology providing fast and accurate information about defects inside a wide range of composite materials.
State-of-the-art Performance
The Q-800 Laser Shearography System is a compact and fully portable NDT measuring solution that can detect defects including delaminations, disbonds, kissing bonds, wrinkling, impact damage and many more with no surface preparation. The turnkey optical system is non-contact and full-field and will work on such materials as fiber-reinforced plastics, laminates, honeycomb, foam, wood, metal and GLARE.
Real-time Inspection
The results are displayed live to the operator allowing an early judgment to be made. Further image processing is also available for export and reporting. Typical inspection times are 10 to 30 seconds and can cover areas from a few mm2 up to several m2 in one inspection. The Q-800 system consists of a miniaturized shearography sensor with integrated high-resolution CCD and variable computer controlled shear optics. Illumination is provided by an integrated diode laser array and the whole system is controlled from a laptop PC using the new ISTRA 4D software platform. The sensor can be mounted on a tripod or integrated into a fully automatic robotic production inspection system.
The system can be operated in daylight conditions using the standard laser diode array. For illumination of large measuring areas an external laser can be coupled to the sensor head with a flexible glass fiber.
Q-810 Laser Shearography Inspection System for Field use
The portable Q-810 Laser Shearography Systems are fully integrated NDT systems using laser shearography suitable for defect detection in composite materials over large surface areas.
State of the art NDT Performance
The Q-810 Systems can detect defects including delaminations, disbonds, kissing bonds, wrinkling, impact damage, crushed core and many more with no surface preparation. They can also be used to investigate structural integrity, separation of structural components and bond lines. The turnkey optical systems are non-contact and full-field and will work on such materials as carbon-fiber, glass-fiber, laminates, honeycomb, foam, metal and GLARE.
Large Surface Area Coverage
The integrated systems are optimized for large surface area inspections, for example on aircraft fuselages, wings, control surfaces, ship hulls, wind turbine blades and rocket components. The full-field inspection rate is a rapid
300mm x 200mm every 10 seconds. With adaptive seals the systems can be used on flat as well as highly curved surfaces. The systems operate independently of the local environmental conditions and can be used for production or in-field inspections.
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Varian Industrial Computed Tomography Systems
Computed Tomography (CT) creates cross section images by projecting a thin-beam x-ray through one plane of an object from many different angles. As the
x-rays pass through the object‚ some radiation is absorbed‚ some is scattered‚ and some is transmitted. In some scanners a cone-beam covers an area detector so that many slices‚ or a volume‚ can be scanned at once.
The radiation transmitted through the object at each angle is measured and referred to as attenuation data. It is a measure of the reduction in x-ray intensity that results from absorption and scattering by the object.
In CT scanning‚ the attenuation data is summed over the many different angles from which it was collected using a computer in a method called‚ reconstruction. Reconstruction essentially "builds" the CT image from the data collected and represents a cross section of the object
CT scanners typically consist of four hardware subsystems: a radiation source‚ a radiation detector system‚ a mechanical manipulator‚ and a computer with display. The radiation detector system is composed of detection elements‚ such as scintillating crystals and photodiodes. A data acquisition system (DAS) measures radiation data transmitted through the object and digitizes it into a format that can be handled by the scanner's computer system.
A mechanical manipulator is needed to precisely move the object relative to the x-ray source and detector system. Finally‚ a CT system requires a computer to control the scan motion and the timing of data acquisition. The computer then reconstructs the image from raw scan data.
Cross-sectional CT images are much easier to interpret than conventional radiographic images because features in the image do not overlap. Accurate positioning of internal features can also be identified. In addition‚ density differences within the object are easily identified as well as quantified‚ and can be related to desirable or undesirable features of the object or material. Finally‚ scan parameters such as cross-sectional slice thickness or data collection time can be varied to achieve the best combination of image quality and inspection time.
As computed tomography technology developed‚ researchers created improved methods of collecting the x-ray projections through an object. These methods were called generations‚ and use different motions to collect the projections.
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Proto Manufacturing Tomography Systems
iXRD Portable Residual Stress and Retained Austenite Measurement Equipment
Overview
The iXRD© system is a proven design providing the ruggedness and portability required for residual stress analysis in the field or as an in-line process quality control instrument. The iXRD features many advantages not available from other manufactures like measurement inside small bores and automated stress mapping.
Residual Stress Analysis Features:
- Detectors Patented PSSD X-Ray Detectors provide unexcelled speed, stability and wide 2-theta ranges and unlike other x-ray detectors do not degrade with time exposed to x-rays.
- Speed The iXRD is the fastest portable system on the market, giving more measurements in less time.
- Truly Portable The iXRD at only 17.2kg (38 lbs.), is the first and still the smallest, lightest system available today.
- Simultaneous Residual Stress & Retained Austenite Measurement©
- Automated Stress Mapping© (option) Residual stress data is rapidly collected and intuitively displayed. This is a powerful engineering tool to solve difficult stress problems quickly. Another exclusive Proto System feature.
- Combo System (option) Now iXRD equipment can be integrated into a laboratory system enclosure to give the best of both words a portable residual stress retained austenite measurement system that can be used with the convenience and safety of a laboratory system.
Features:
- Detectors Patented PSSD X-Ray Detectors provide unexcelled speed, stability and wide 2 theta range and unlike other x-ray detectors do not degrade with time exposed to x-rays.
- Flexibility The uniquely designed XRD2000© goniometer offers unparalleled application flexibility in a full power system.
- Large part capacity This important LXRD© features allows the characterization of residual stresses without destroying the components. No longer will your work be limited to coupons.
- Simultaneous Residual Stress & Retained Austenite Measurement© Equipment (option) This is important in the study of component fatigue life and particularly useful when characterizing residual stress and percent retained austenite versus depth profiles. An exclusive Proto Systems feature.
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