DEFECTOMAT® Non-Destructive Eddy Current Testing of Long Products tike Tubes, Bars, Wires and Profiles

FOERSTER – DIVISION TESTING SYSTEMS (TS) FOERSTER is a global technology leader for nondestructive testing of metallic materials. One of the ”Hidden Champion“ companies, FOERSTER operates worldwide with an extensive network of ten subsidiaries plus qualified representatives in more than 60 countries and works closely with its customers. FOERSTER Division Testing Systems (TS) Division TS specializes in developing and manufacturing technical systems for the automated, non-destructive testing of metallic long products and heavy plates. Electromagnetic methods such as eddy current and flux leakage...

Testing Semi-Finished Products with DEFECTOMAT® Quality Control and Process Monitoring FOERSTER’s DEFECTOMAT instruments are developed specifically for quality control and process monitoring throughout the entire manufacturing line for long products. Regardless whether testing is performed at very high temperatures or after bright finishing, the surfaces of semifinished products such as tubes, bars and wires of austenitic, non-ferromagnetic or ferromagnetic metals can be tested for defects. The resulting data are important indicators for continuous process optimization. Reliable and Reproducible...

State-of-the-Art, Multi-Channel Eddy Current Testing With its DEFECTOMAT DA, FOERSTER sets new standards in non-destructive eddy current testing of tong products such as tubes, bars and wires. DEFECTOMAT DA offers unsurpassed reproducibility at high test speeds by combining advanced digital electronics with sophisticated system architecture. Its modular system setup and the resultant expansion possibilities guarantee maximum versatility for fulfilling ever-changing test requirements. Equipped with the latest technology and intelligent details, the DEFECTOMAT DA can also be integrated into existing...

Fully Digital Test System Optional interface Remote access for service and technical support I/O: ■ Line clock ■ Control signal ■ PLC Connections for up to 16 test stations in the same line Digitalization for Improved Test Quality The sensors of the DEFECTOMAT DA system are directly connected to the TEST SYSTEM DA, which first digitalizes the analog signal and then transmits it via Ethernet to the LINE SYSTEM DA. Hence, all data required for the evaluation of test results are available immediately. The close proximity of the TEST SYSTEM DA to the sensor (= short analog cables) minimizes the influence...

DEFECTOMAT® CI/DI Dual-Channel Eddy Current Testing Equipped with up to two fully operational test channels each, the compact DEFECTOMAT CI and DEFECTOMAT DI are perfectly suited for eddy current testing of long products directly in the production line. Because their wide range of functions makes it possible to integrate them into virtually any production environment, they are excellent introductory-level systems for structured quality assurance. Advantages of DEFECTOMAT® DI and CI ■ Optional dual-channel evaluation of Diff/Abs, Diff/Diff, Diff/Ferromat ■ 12 test frequencies ranging from 1-1000...

DEFECTOMAT® CI/DI Optional interface Remote access for service and technical support I/O: ■ Line clock ■ Control signal ■ PLC More Convenience with DEFECTOMAT® CI The modern IT architecture of the DEFECTOMAT CI allows it to be controlled directly at the device. All relevant parameters can easily be set by built-in function keys and a simple “turn-and-push” knob. Keyboard, mouse and display can also be plugged into the instrument. Furthermore, a primary process computer for data exchange can be connected via Ethernet. Clear Presentation of the Production Process All production information is displayed...

Modular Entry-Level Instrument for Cost-Effective Quality Assurance Although the modular DEFECTOMAT ECM is small in size, it boasts many possibilities for integration into common production lines. Designed for easy handling, this compact instrument sorts the test material into good/defective categories. Typical applications include effortless, integrated solutions for tube welding lines and fine wire testing. Moreover, the DEFECTOMAT ECM can be used for the detection of cross-welding seams between strips, for tube joint detection and for mandrel breakage control. Advantages of DEFECTOMAT® ECM...

Diverse applications and varying production conditions require test electronics that are precisely tuned to the conditions at hand. To meet customers' needs, FOER-STER provides the following DEFECTOMAT systems:

SENSORS AND SENSOR SYSTEMS Sensors for the Most Demanding Test Requirements High-Quality Sensors – Made in Germany To provide the appropriate sensor technology for every customer need, FOERSTER is continuously developing new and innovative solutions. This way, FOERSTER is able to offer an extensive portfolio of sensors suited to a wide range of sample forms, dimensions and cross sections to ensure precise defect detection on such semi-finished products as wires, bars, profiles or tubes. Firmly established and in use for decades, these sensors have been delivering reproducible test results for...

SENSORS AND SENSOR SYSTEMS DEFECTOARRAY® and Sensor Systems DEFECTOARRAY® Sensor The patented DEFECTOARRAY Sensor is a specialized instrument for eddy current testing of cylindrical material. Its innovative layout enables ultra-precise defect detection. The DEFECTOARRAY Sensor has eight circumferential segments with one clearance winding each, leading to highly dynamic clearance compensation. This significantly increases the reproducibility of test results, reduces false indications and minimizes rejection rates. Moreover, the clearance compensation eliminates the influences of dimension variations...

SPECIAL SENSORS Application-Specific Sensors and Sensor Systems Extensive Product Portfolio Above and beyond the sensors described here, the FOERSTER product portfolio encompasses further optimized through-type coils, sensors and probes for other recurrent applications; for every customer need, FOERSTER offers the right system. Sensor systems and holders suited to an array of test materials have been developed for integration into respective test lines. Other special sensors are also available on a standard basis. Customized Solutions FOERSTER strives to provide the ideal test system for every...