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 Videoscopes?
Miscellaneous Ultrasonic Applications
Effects of Long Cables in Ultrasonic Testing with Single Element Transducers
What are Industrial Fiberscopes?
Ultrasonic Preamplifiers
Application Considerations in Specifying High Frequency Ultrasonic Transducers
What are Industrial Rigid Borescopes?
Ultrasonic Testing FAQ

Metal

Inspection of Landing Gear
Corrosion Gaging with Dual Element Transducers
Volume Inspection of Bars Diameter Range from 14 mm to 75 mm Ultrasound Phased Arrays
Corrosion Detection and Measurement Using Eddy Current Methods
Manual Weld Inspection Solution with the OmniScan M
Inspection of Friction Stir Welds Using Ultrasonic Phased Arrays
System for Inspection of Circumferential Welds
Industrial inspection of round long or continuous prod­ucts
Spot Weld Testing
An Introduction to Angle Beam Assemblies
Wall Thickness Measurements of Metal Pipes and Tubes
Crevice Corrosion - Testing the Sealing Surface of Flanges
Thickness Inspection of Metal Coils
Multi-mode Adhesive Bond Testing
Eddy Current Probes and Application Guide
Measuring Nodularity in Cast Iron
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
Measurement of the Layers in Clad Metal Cookware
Elastic Modulus Measurement
Inspecting Areas Close To Edges
Measuring Metal Thickness Through Paint
Ultrasonic Testing in the Foundry Industry
Wall Thickness Measurement of Cast Engine Blocks and Cylinder Bores
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
Detection and Sizing Techniques of ID Connected Cracking
Ringdown Test for Bond Integrity
Measurement of wall thickness of steam boiler tubes with EMAT transducers
High Temperature Ultrasonic Testing
Fastener Hole Crack Detection Using Adjustable Slide Probes
Application Considerations in Specifying High Frequency Ultrasonic Transducers
Wall Thickness Measurements for Metal Cans, Containers and Enclosures

Plastic

Elastic Modulus Measurement
Thickness Measurement of Coextruded Cap Layers
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
Wall Thickness Gaging in the Blow Molding Industry
Multi-mode Adhesive Bond Testing
Thickness Measurement of Multilayer Plastic Food and Beverage Containers
Application Considerations in Specifying High Frequency Ultrasonic Transducers
Thickness Measurements of Polymer Aircraft Windshields

Castings

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

Fiberglass

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

Composites

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

Rubber

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

Glass

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

Ceramics

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

Liquid

Ultrasonic Measurements of Liquids

Aluminum

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

Steel

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

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
Ultrasonic Couplants
Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity

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