Eddy current X-Y scanner system
Abstract
The Nondestructive Evaluation Branch of the Materials and Processes Laboratory became aware of a need for a miniature, portable X-Y scanner capable of performing eddy current or other nondestructive testing scanning operations such as ultrasonic, or small areas of flat plate. The technical description and operational theory of the X-Y scanner system designed and built to fulfill this need are covered. The scanner was given limited testing and performs according to its design intent, which is to scan flat plate areas of approximately 412 sq cm (64 sq in) during each complete cycle of scanning.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- February 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983STIN...8322571K
- Keywords:
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- Eddy Currents;
- Flat Plates;
- Nondestructive Tests;
- Product Development;
- Scanners;
- Evaluation;
- Scanning;
- Structural Members;
- Ultrasonic Scanners;
- Instrumentation and Photography