Innovation: complete inspection benches combining Eddy Current and Ultrasonic

Specializing in Eddy Current and Ultrasonic testing, CONTROLE MESURE SYSTEMES combines these 2 complementary methods in test benches that can be integrated directly into production lines. It also offers off-line inspection solutions.

Here are two complete inspection benches, combining these two CF + US inspection methods, recently delivered for the inspection of welded rolled steel tubes with diameters ranging from 10 to 60 millimeters.

The two encircling-coil Eddy Current units installed on each test rig enable grade sorting with sigma phase detection, as well as health inspection with detection of surface and sub-surface point defects. The reference defects used are through-holes and external longitudinal notches.

RotoUTscan (Ultrasonic Rotating Head Inspection) complements these CF inspections and enables us to carry out a material health inspection with the detection of internal and external defects, as well as precision dimensional measurements. The reference defects used are internal and external longitudinal and transverse notches 5% WT deep.

On this bench, the integration of Probus software, developed by CONTROLE MESURE SYSTEMES, will enable real production monitoring. Probus collects analog signals from NDT equipment and is capable of controlling the line’s actuators. The software communicates directly with the test bench’s automation system, acting as a Human Machine Interface to control tube sorting and marking. It also ensures production traceability, with the creation of inspection reports by product or by batch.

For even more advanced production monitoring, a second software package, Probus Viewer Analyser, has been developed to re-visualize signals acquired during previous inspections. The graphical options included in the software will enable the operator to carry out an in-depth analysis of each strip chart using zooms or cursors.

CONTROLE MESURE SYSTEMES is proud to offer turnkey Non-Destructive Testing systems incorporating its own testing equipment.