Energy absorbent ultrasonic inspection system with laser pointer
US9038473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0289
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for inspecting a workpiece that includes a workpiece defect and a workpiece surface. The system includes a laser pointer connected to an ultrasonic inspection system. The ultrasonic inspection system includes an ultrasonic transducer that directs sound waves to the workpiece defect, where the sound waves contact the workpiece surface at a workpiece surface location. The laser pointer directs a laser beam against the workpiece surface to visually annunciate the workpiece surface location.
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