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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING FLAWS IN AN OBJECT

  • US 20150253266A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2013
  • Published: 09/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting flaws in an object, the method comprising:

  • determining a location on the object to place an acoustic energy source;

    applying a static preload between a contact point of the acoustic energy source and the object;

    applying acoustic energy to excite the object;

    recording a thermal response of the object to the application of acoustic energy; and

    analyzing the thermal response to identify flaws within the object.

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