Semiautomated XY Mapping

GLIDER - High-Precision Inspection of Large Surfaces

When performing complete mapping of large surfaces, the GLIDER scanner is used for accurate XY positioning during phased array or UT inspection.

VersaMOUSE - One-Line Indexer Scanner

The VersaMOUSE is an affordable alternative to the GLIDER in case of lower production rates and when position accuracy is less critical.

• One encoded axis.
• Integrated button for indexing enables fast 2D mapping.
• Maximum wheel adherance.
• Easy probe installation using the new adjustable yoke.

With its integrated indexing button, the VersaMOUSE can perform an encoded one-line scan, followed by indexing of the position in the perpendicular direction. Another one-line scan can then be performed and juxtaposed to the previous scan. This process is repeated to produce a complete 2D map of the area of interest.

Manual Encoded One-Line Inspection

Mini-Wheel - Small Footprint Ideal for Small Parts

For difficult-to-access areas such as stringers or spars, the Mini-Wheel encoder can be attached directly to the probe to achieve the smallest footprint.

The new Olympus Aqualene Wedge for composite inspection provides exceptional coupling, improved measurements, and enhanced near-surface resolution. This wedge can be used with an immersion-type setup by synchronizing the gates with the front-wall echo. A significant reduction of the wedge interface echo permits gate synchronization and close positioning of the measurement gate, in turn providing simplified signal interpretation and more coherent C-scans. Better repeatability is achieved, thus increasing the inspection rate. Aqualene wedges are available to fit NW1, NW2, and NW3 phased array probes. These wedges can be ordered with a water recuperation system (WR option) for improved contact on irregular surfaces and minimum water loss.

• Optimum near-surface resolution.
• Improved repeatability.
• Immersion-like conditions allowing for synchronization with the front wall.
• Elimination of wedge interface echo.
• Elimination of water-gap reflection.

The Aqualene Wedge Compared to the Rexolite Wedge

Considerable reduction of the interface echo provides up to 50% improvement in near-surface resolution.
In this example, the same probe and CFRP sample were used.

The near-wall probe offers a shortened dead zone at both ends (1.5 mm between the center of the first or last elements and the housing edge).

OmniScan MXU Acquisition Software

The OmniScan software has a full range of tools and displays for composite inspection applications:

• Three gates for different amplitude and TOF information.
• Different gate-synchronization capabilities.
• Customizable C-scan color palette.
• Two-axis encoding capabilities.
• A-scan/C-scan data storage and post-processing capabilities.

TomoView™ Analysis Software

OmniScan data is seamlessly imported into TomoView for further processing and analysis.

Computer-based data analysis software with a full range of composite evaluation features:

• The TomoView PC-based software family is compatible with OmniScan data.
• The free TomoVIEWER software can be download from the Olympus website.
• An optional data library to access saved PC files for custom processing.

TomoView Lite Aero Special Features:

TomoView Lite Aero is dedicated to aerospace data analysis.

• Signal-to-noise ratio analysis utility for automatic defect-sizing.
• Multiple files and C-scan merging possibilities.
• Specific composite inspection layouts.