Industrial Testing Instruments

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Olympus instruments can be used in a wide variety of test and measurement applications. This section contains Application Notes that outline many of them and recommend appropriate equipment. The search index will help you find what you need. If you have a question about any of these applications, or have a test need that is not included here, please contact a sales representative through our Contact Us page.

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What are Industrial Rigid Borescopes?
Ultrasonic Couplants
What are Industrial Videoscopes?
Miscellaneous Ultrasonic Applications
Ultrasonic Preamplifiers
Effects of Long Cables in Ultrasonic Testing with Single Element Transducers
What are Industrial Fiberscopes?
Ultrasonic Testing FAQ

Metal

Corrosion Detection and Measurement Using Eddy Current Methods
High Temperature Ultrasonic Testing
Wall Thickness Measurements for Metal Cans, Containers and Enclosures
Ultrasonic Testing in the Foundry Industry
Inspection of Landing Gear
Corrosion Gaging with Dual Element Transducers
Sizing the Length of Nonpenetration Beneath the Weld Joint
Volume Inspection of Bars Diameter Range from 14 mm to 75 mm Ultrasound Phased Arrays
Inspection of Friction Stir Welds Using Ultrasonic Phased Arrays
Industrial inspection of round long or continuous prod­ucts
Spot Weld Testing
Wall Thickness Measurement of Cast Engine Blocks and Cylinder Bores
Inspecting Areas Close To Edges
An Introduction to Angle Beam Assemblies
Measurement of the Layers in Clad Metal Cookware
Wall Thickness Measurements of Metal Pipes and Tubes
Eddy Current Probes and Application Guide
System for Inspection of Circumferential Welds
Multi-mode Adhesive Bond Testing
Thickness Inspection of Metal Coils
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Measuring Internal Oxide Scale in Boiler Tubes
Double-Jointing AUT INSPECTION using PipeWIZARD™
Turbine Dovetail Inspection Using Eddy Current Arrays
Inspecting pipeline girth welds, both for onshore and for offshore use
Measuring Metal Thickness Through Paint
Fastener Hole Crack Detection Using Adjustable Slide Probes
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements of Hot Metals
Wall Thickness of Turbine Blades
Measuring Wall Thickness of Gun Drilled Metal
Tube and pipe Weld Inspection Using OmniScan™ PA
Defect Sizing in Pipeline Welds – What Can We Really Achieve?
Inspection of Tee-Joint Welds on Bridge members
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity
Measuring Nodularity in Cast Iron
Ringdown Test for Bond Integrity
Measurement of wall thickness of steam boiler tubes with EMAT transducers
System for Inspection of Circumferential Welds

Plastic

Multi-mode Adhesive Bond Testing
Thickness Measurements of Polymer Aircraft Windshields
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Thickness Measurement of Multilayer Plastic Food and Beverage Containers
Thickness Measurement of Coextruded Cap Layers
Wall Thickness Gaging in the Blow Molding Industry
On-line Thickness Gauging of Extruded Plastic
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity
High Temperature Ultrasonic Testing
Thickness Measurement of Automobile Fuel Tanks
Base Curve and Thickness Measurement of Soft Contact Lenses
Measuring Thickness of Automotive Air Bag Cover Tear Seams

Castings

Measuring Wall Thickness of Gun Drilled Metal
Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Non-Ferrous Castings
Measuring Nodularity in Cast Iron
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Ultrasonic Testing in the Foundry Industry
Wall Thickness Measurement of Cast Engine Blocks and Cylinder Bores
Measuring Thickness of Wax Molds for Precision Castings

Fiberglass

Aerospace Composites
Aircraft Composite Inspection with 35RDC Ramp Damage Checker
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity
Thickness Measurements of Fiberglass Plates, Pipes and Storage Tanks
Thickness Gaging of Fiberglass Boat Hulls
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Measurement of Fiberglass Gelcoat

Composites

Inspection of Composite Material Using OmniScan™ PA
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Aircraft Composite Inspection with 35RDC Ramp Damage Checker
Inspection of Composite Rocket Nozzle
Aerospace Composites
Multi-mode Adhesive Bond Testing
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity

Rubber

Thickness Measurements on Rubber Sheets and Coatings
Thickness Testing of Reinforced Rubber Conveyor Belts
Wall Thickness Measurements of Rubber Tires and Bladders
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Thickness Measurements on Rubber Hoses & Tubing
Measuring Thickness of Rubber Tires

Glass

Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Thickness Measurement of Glass

Ceramics

Elastic Modulus Measurement
Thickness Measurements of Ceramics
Measurements of Silicone Coatings on Porcelain High Voltage Insulators
Cracking in Ceramic Diesel Particulate Filters
Measuring Thickness of Wax Molds for Precision Castings
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity

Liquid

Ultrasonic Measurements of Liquids

Aluminum

Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Non-Ferrous Castings
Measurement of the Layers in Clad Metal Cookware
Wall Thickness Measurements for Metal Cans, Containers and Enclosures
Scribe Marks Inspection with No Paint Removal

Steel

Thickness Inspection of Metal Coils
Detection of Hydrogen-Induced Cracking (HIC)
Measurement of the Layers in Clad Metal Cookware
Eddy Current Weld Inspection
Sizing the Length of Nonpenetration Beneath the Weld Joint
Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Non-Ferrous Castings

Titanium

Inspection Of Titanium Castings Using Ultrasound Phased Array

Iron

Measuring Nodularity in Cast Iron
Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Non-Ferrous Castings

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Ultrasonic Applications
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity

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