SCANNER
Multi-purpose industrial scanning solutions
For the inspection of components with standardized dimensions such as railway axles, bars, billets and other applications, we have developed a family of modular and flexible inspection solutions. Multiple motorized axes and accessories combined with an application-specific probe assembly offer maximum degree of freedom while maintaining precisez motion and repeatability. Our automated scanner solutions are available as immersion tank, inspection gantry or stand-alone solution and are optimized for your inspection task.
SCAN- IT HIC solution for inspection of Hydrogen Induced Cracks with Immersion tank
Testing of steel material for cleanliness or hydrogen-induced cracks. To test steel materials for cleanliness or hydrogen-induced cracks (HIC) with SCAN-IT, samples are cut out of plates and exposed to a sour medium containing hydrogen sulfide. In the following process step, they are ultrasound tested to establish characteristic variables to measure resistance against hydrogen-induced cracking. To prepare for the test, the system operator manually places the prepared samples on the dry sample carrier and defines the layout plan. Parameters are tested using the system software. Subsequently, the test basin is raised, and the samples immersed in the water bath are scanned automatically. Our IDIP evaluation software determines the characteristic variables in accordance with the applicable standards and quality criteria. Upon completion of the test procedure, the test basin is lowered, and the samples are dried with an automatic blower.
SCAN- IT for Bars & Billets
For the detection of internal defects in large diameter bars and billets, our SCAN-IT B inspection systems use conventional or phased array ultrasonic probes to inspect metallic workpieces such as aluminium or bars for internal defects in the core and longitudinal cracks in the surface. During inspection, the test piece rotates in an immersion tank while the UT probes, mounted on an inspection carriage, move axially over the test piece. This arrangement allows helical scanning of the specimen. To minimise untested areas at the ends of the bar, the test carriage automatically positions itself and stops for a full rotation at the ends. Data evaluation, reporting and exchange of process parameters with your system via the integrated Industry 4.0 interface is automatic.
SCAN-G for Plates
SCAN-G Plate is a solution for offline inspection of heavy plates in rolling mills for internal defects using ultrasound or for hard spots using a combination of eddy current and magnetic techniques. Plates are placed on a test table and scanned in a meandering pattern by an X-Y scanner. The system determines the position of the plate on the test table before the inspection begins and then positions the inspection mechanics over the plate. At the end of the test run, the test data is automatically evaluated according to the applicable quality standards and the test report is automatically generated.
SCAN-P for Tubes & Pipes
SCAN-P offers a solution integrated into the roller conveyor for automated ultrasonic testing of seamless pipes using partial immersion technology. For the inspection, a test basin, which is located between two roller conveyor rollers, is lifted against the test object from below while this is transported through the system helically. This technique allows testing without the coupling water flowing into the pipe and enables comprehensive and efficient testing of pipes for cracks on the inner and outer pipe surface, volume defects and wall thickness. By using ultrasonic phased array technology, transverse, longitudinal and oblique cracks can be detected. In order to reduce the length of the untested pipe ends to a minimum, the test basin moves together with the pipe ends in longitudinal direction as they move in and out.
SCAN-G for Tubes & Pipes
With SCAN-G, pipes are inspected with conventional or phased array ultrasound using an inspection gantry. The gantry is equipped with up to three inspection carriages.
For full-body inspection, the pipe is placed on a rotating device below the gantry and rotated while the inspection carriage moves in a longitudinal direction, scanning the pipe in a helical pattern. In order to reduce the untested areas at the pipe ends to a minimum, the test carriage stops above the pipe end while the pipe rotate.
To test ERW or SAW weld seams, the pipe is rotated to 12 o'clock position, then the test carriage moves along the weld seam in the longitudinal direction.
The selection of the testing technology and the number of test carriages are tailored to the inspection task and agreed with the customer during the project planning of a system.
SCAN- IT for Railway Axles
The inspection of pre-machined or finished railway axles with SCAN-IT uses up to two dual inspection carriages with ultrasound (UT) or phased array ultrasound (PAUT) probes. The control and inspection software automatically positions the probe for scanning in a helical pattern. Potential damage and critical inspection areas can be analyzed and are reported in a test log after inspection. A stopper unit equipped with a rotary encoder guarantees precise axial positioning and proper detection of the circumferential position during inspection. An optional inspection module is available for normative permeability checks from the end face of the axle.