Surface conforming flexible eddy current probe for scanning varying surface contours
USRE36979E · kind E · reissue
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A flexible core eddy current probe is disclosed for testing of curved or egular surfaces. The core is comprised of a flexible binder loaded with a powdered magnetic material and then formed into a specific flexible core shape continuously adaptable to irregular or curved surfaces. The flexible core probe has specific application to carbon fiber reinforced composite components having contoured surfaces.
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