Olympus Introduces RollerFORM Ultrasound Phased Array Wheel Probe
Posted: 2014-7-19
Olympus, a world leader in nondestructive testing technologies, is pleased to
announce the introduction of the RollerFORM, a new ultrasound phased array
wheel probe that has been specifically developed to facilitate high-quality,
immersion-like ultrasonic testing of composites and other smooth-surfaced
materials that are commonly used in the aerospace industry. An affordable and
easy-to-implement replacement for full 2-D encoding systems, the RollerFORM
also offers a viable alternative to immersion techniques.
The RollerFORM’s wheel tire is made from a unique material that closely matches
the acoustic impedance of water. This design feature permits the efficient
transmission of energy to the part without unwanted echoes, obtaining an
optimum 1 mm near-surface resolution in composites when using the 5 MHz
phased array probe model. The 3.5 MHz probe model is better suited for thicker
and more attenuating materials. Since the tire material is transparent, the
inspector can easily identify the presence of air bubbles or contaminants within
the water chamber. Minimal pressure is required to achieve excellent coupling,
ensuring a strong signal even in difficult scanning positions.
The RollerFORM in combination with a phased array instrument such as the
OmniScan and FOCUS LT flaw detector uses zero-degree ultrasonic beams for
the nondestructive testing (NDT) of parts and materials in manufacturing and
maintenance environments. Common applications include delamination sizing
and quantifying porosity of composite materials, as well as wall-loss monitoring
in aluminum panels. With its integrated indexing button, the ergonomically
designed RollerFORM enables the inspector to map the surface of a material by
acquiring multiple one-line C-scans and combining them in real time into a
single image. The built-in laser guide facilitates straight and precise on-line
scans.
With its lightweight, compact design and durable construction, the RollerFORM
wheel probe provides a valued tool in manufacturing and maintenance
environments. It is ideal for scanning large areas of composite materials
resulting in faster inspection times and increased productivity.
announce the introduction of the RollerFORM, a new ultrasound phased array
wheel probe that has been specifically developed to facilitate high-quality,
immersion-like ultrasonic testing of composites and other smooth-surfaced
materials that are commonly used in the aerospace industry. An affordable and
easy-to-implement replacement for full 2-D encoding systems, the RollerFORM
also offers a viable alternative to immersion techniques.
The RollerFORM’s wheel tire is made from a unique material that closely matches
the acoustic impedance of water. This design feature permits the efficient
transmission of energy to the part without unwanted echoes, obtaining an
optimum 1 mm near-surface resolution in composites when using the 5 MHz
phased array probe model. The 3.5 MHz probe model is better suited for thicker
and more attenuating materials. Since the tire material is transparent, the
inspector can easily identify the presence of air bubbles or contaminants within
the water chamber. Minimal pressure is required to achieve excellent coupling,
ensuring a strong signal even in difficult scanning positions.
The RollerFORM in combination with a phased array instrument such as the
OmniScan and FOCUS LT flaw detector uses zero-degree ultrasonic beams for
the nondestructive testing (NDT) of parts and materials in manufacturing and
maintenance environments. Common applications include delamination sizing
and quantifying porosity of composite materials, as well as wall-loss monitoring
in aluminum panels. With its integrated indexing button, the ergonomically
designed RollerFORM enables the inspector to map the surface of a material by
acquiring multiple one-line C-scans and combining them in real time into a
single image. The built-in laser guide facilitates straight and precise on-line
scans.
With its lightweight, compact design and durable construction, the RollerFORM
wheel probe provides a valued tool in manufacturing and maintenance
environments. It is ideal for scanning large areas of composite materials
resulting in faster inspection times and increased productivity.
