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Method and an installation for using eddy currents for non-destructive inspection with automatic calibration

US7800363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2008
Grant dateSep 21, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/902
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Using eddy currents for automatic inspection of a rectilinear hole formed in a metal part. An eddy-current probe is carried by a drive system associated with a positioning baseplate that carries a calibration part including a hole similar to the hole for inspection and in alignment with an orifice thereof.

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