Key Features
- Exceptional coupling, requiring minimal couplant.
- Acoustic impedance similar to water.
- 25 mm water delay line enables inspection of composites up to 50 mm thick.
- Up to 51.2 mm wide beam coverage.
- Can be used in accordance with existing aircraft manufacturer procedures.
Standard Inclusions
- Phased array probe with OmniScan connector.
- Waterproof encoder with OmniScan MX2 or SX compatible connector.
- Laser guide.
- Indexer and Start Acquisition buttons.
- Spare parts.
- Filling/spraying pump and tubing.
Just Roll It for Instant Results
The RollerFORM, combined with a phased array instrument such as an OmniScan® or the FOCUS™ LT, uses zero-degree ultrasonic beams for manufacturing and maintenance inspections. Common applications include delamination sizing and porosity quantification in composite core material, as well as wall-loss monitoring in aluminum panels. With its integrated indexing button, the ergonomically designed RollerFORM enables you to map the surface of an inspected material by acquiring multiple one-line C-scans and combining them in real time into a single image. The built-in laser guide facilitates straight and precise one-line scans.
In addition to providing exceptional coupling, the tire of the RollerFORM wheel is made of a unique material that closely matches the acoutic impedance of water. This design feature permits the efficient transmission of energy to the part without unwanted echoes, obtaining an optimum 1 mm near-surface resolution in composites when using the 5 MHz phased array probe model. The 3.5 MHz phased array probe model is better suited for certain thicker, more attenuating materials. Since the tire is transparent, you can easily identify the presence of air bubbles or contaminants within the water chamber.
Specifications
| Description |
Value |
Typical Near Surface Resolution
(Flat 3 mm diameter reflector) |
1 mm at 5 MHz (in composite)
1.5 mm at 3.5 MHz (in composite)
3 mm at 5 MHz (in steel/aluminum) |
| Minimum Surface Curvature (convex radius) |
50 mm |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
235 x 145 x 150 mm |
| Weight (without water) |
1.5 kg |