SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTION OF PARTS
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1. An inspection system for detecting a flaw in a part comprising:
- a generally C-shaped core having an opening for receiving the part;
a driver coil wrapped around the core for creating a magnetic field in the opening; and
at least one single element or multiple element eddy current sensor disposed in the opening.
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Abstract
An inspection system for detecting a flaw in a part is provided. The inspection system includes a generally C-shaped core having an opening for receiving the part. The system also includes a driver coil wrapped around the core for creating a magnetic field in the opening. The system further includes at least one single element or multiple element eddy current sensor disposed in the opening.
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23 Claims
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1. An inspection system for detecting a flaw in a part comprising:
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a generally C-shaped core having an opening for receiving the part; a driver coil wrapped around the core for creating a magnetic field in the opening; and at least one single element or multiple element eddy current sensor disposed in the opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An inspection system for detecting a flaw in a part comprising:
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a generally C-shaped core having an opening for receiving the part; a driver coil wrapped around the core for creating a magnetic field in the opening; at least one single element or multiple element eddy current sensor disposed in the opening; a driving circuit configured to apply a plurality of excitation signals in the driver coil to induce a plurality of eddy current signals in the part; and a detection circuit configured to detect the plurality of eddy current signals. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of manufacturing an inspection system comprising:
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disposing a driver coil around a generally C-shaped core; and disposing at least one single element or multiple element eddy current sensor inside an opening of the core. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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