Tektrend designs and manufactures eddy-current inspection systems for a variety of demanding inspection requirements in primarily the aerospace industry, for location of microscopic surface and near-surface flaws in electrically conductive materials. Custom-built Tektrend eddy-current systems come in various sizes and configurations to adapt to the specific needs of the users. With up to 9 axes of motion, most complex shapes, including flat and curved surfaces, bolt holes, dovetails, and rimslots can be inspected with high reliability. A variety of systems are available. The configurations differ from a basic linear X-Y-Z motion control system to highly advanced multi-axis system with 3-D motion control options. Recent deliveries and conceptual designs are described below.

The basic Tektrend eddy-current inspection systems are based on PC the architecture. (See photo illustration.) All functions are integrated in a single software package including motor control, data acquisition, analysis, automated interpretation and display.

The mechanical assembly consists of multiple linear X-Y-Z control axes, a rotary table and a rotary probe holder. Additional axes are available for geometry that require motion of the probe holder in an additional direction. Furthermore, by adapting a high-speed rotary probe, bolthole inspections can be performed. The system uses contact probes that are spring loaded to maintain contact.

Scan plans can be developed by Tektrend engineers. As an option, new scan plans can be developed by the operator, using high-level software developed to facilitate scan plan development.

Our mailing address is:

Tektrend International Inc

2113A St. Regis Blvd.

Dollard, Quebec

H9B 2M9

phone: (514) 421-1417

fax:  (514) 421-1487