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Methods and apparatus for eddy current inspection of metallic posts

  • US 7,026,811 B2
  • Filed: 03/19/2004
  • Issued: 04/11/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for inspecting a metallic post that is contoured in a single dimension for defects, said method comprising:

  • clamping an eddy current probe having at least one jaw with a surface conforming to the contour to the metallic post, said at least one jaw also having a plurality of eddy current coils and said probe further having a sensor configured to sense at least one of position or motion;

    operating the eddy current probe while clamped to produce data relating to structural integrity of the metallic post; and

    moving the eddy current probe along the post while clamped and while sensing said structural integrity data and at least one of movement or position of the eddy current probe.

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