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Weld seam inspection with Phased Array technology minimizes cycle times VOGT Ultrasonics realized a fully automated Phased Array ultrasonic inspection solution of electron beam welds on rotors for asynchronous motors for a supplier to the automotive industry. The task was to develop a test system that reliably inspects rotors in the shortest possible time while ensuring a very high level of system availability. The system was designed as an integral part of a production line. Phased Array and Bubbler-Technique The used VOGT Phased Array ultrasonic inspection system works immersion-free in bubbler technique. The component is locally moistened with water to couple the ultrasound. This means that a complex and cost- intensive drying stage is not required. The use of Phased Array ultrasound technology leads to a considerable reduction in testing time. Phased Array ultrasound systems are based on the principle of multi- element testing. A probe can have up to 128 elements, which can be activated electronically either individually or in group. This creates a focused ultrasound. The inspection software creates two- and three dimensional views of the component with the inspection areas showing the sizes and locations of the detected defects. The advantages of this technique are the beam focusing and control and the possibility of linear or sectoral testing. This allows defects to be detected quickly and reliable with just one probe, independent of direction. The developed ultrasonic inspection system thus achieves a cycle time reduction by a factor of 30 compared to the conventional inspection method. www.vogt-ultrasonics.de HMI Industry 4.0. The new generation for the factory automation Connected CR1000 and CR3000 HMIs The CR1000 and CR3000 automation HMIs from Red Lion combine an ever expanding list of over 300 industrial drivers with the intuitive Crimson 3.1 development platform to create an operator experience designed to easily adapt as needs change and operations grow. CR3000 HMIs also offer data logging, secure web server and SQL query capabilities, enabling you to easily transform your equipment into a connected solution for improving manufacturing efficiency. Visit www.redlion.net/HMI to learn more. 020-3868 0909 I [email protected] I www.redlion.net © 2018 Red Lion Controls, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 22