Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

1/17

Development of anAutomated Inspection System

for Hollow Railway Axles

Insert covering image

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

2/17

OutlineReasons for development of the system:

Rapid, reliable inspections,

Traceable results

Improved communication and reporting

Challenges:Speed, Speed, Speed

Flexibility and Adaptability

Enabling technologiesInnovative scanner and instruments

NDT software development platform

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

3/17

Drivers for Development

Cost: Asset utilization 100% uptime

Compliance:

Safety regulations, inspection method

Communication:

report to: asset owner, 3rd

parties.

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

4/17

Challenges

For the Inspection Application: Small fleets with diverse needs

NDT in regular maintenance shops

Remote from in-depth experts

For the Development Team

Specialized expertise in several fields

Time and economic pressure

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

5/17

Detecting Cracks in Rail Axles

Long wave fromend of axle

Shear wave fromoutside of axle

Shear wave frominside of axle

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

6/17

RapidScan 2 SFD Instrument

Embedded within host PCDesigned for Automation

8 ChannelsSquare-Wave Pulser Receiver100 MHz Digitizer

On-Board DAC/TVG

Encoder Inputs: pulse on position.

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

7/17

Scanner for Hollow Rail Axles

Axial Drive

Rotary Drive

ProbeHead

Mounting Collar

Connection forUT signals and motors

Image courtesy of: F Kontroll AB and Innoveus Engineering AB

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

8/17

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

9/17

Testing the Hollow Axle ScannerHost PC : Windows / IntelUT Instrument: RapidScan 2Scanner Drive: Galil DMC 4020Tool storage

Sample axle with EDM notches

Scanner mounted on test axle

Image courtesy of: F Kontroll AB and Innoveus Engineering AB

A l S S l t C fi ti

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

10/17

Axel Scanner Select Configuration

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

11/17

User Interface: Scan Setup

A l S S Di l

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

12/17

Axle Scanner Scan Display

l

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

13/17

Axle Scanner : Data Review

Axle Scanner : System Configuration

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

14/17

Axle Scanner : System Configuration

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

15/17

Summary

We have discussed the design and deployment of a newinspection system for hollow rail axles.

1. A modular (subsystems ) design enables flexibility andadaptability.

2. A cooperative approach enables the best use of availabletools and human expertise.

3. The application of Inspection Automation to maximizeproductivity of the NDT process.

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

16/17

AcknowledgementsWe are grateful to our colleagues:

F Kontroll AB

Mr. Jan NordstrmTorpslingan 25D, SE-973 47 Lule, Swedenjan.nordstrom@afconsult.comwww.afconsult.com

Innoveus Engineering ABMr. Mrten LandaeusBjrsbovgen 140, SE-424 91 Olofstorp, Sweden

marten@innoveus.sewww.innoveus.se

Sonatest PLCDr. Tom MarshallDickens Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5QQ United Kingdomtom.marshall@sonatest.comwww.sonatest.com

AB KontrollmetodMr. Hkan AnderssonSdra Lngebergsgatan 18, SE-421 32 Vstra Frlunda, Swedenhakan.andersson@kontrollmetod.sehttp://www.kontrollmetod.se/

8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril

17/17

THANK YOU

UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc. www.utex.comDave Seto: dseto@utex.com