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Development of anAutomated Inspection System
for Hollow Railway Axles
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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
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Drivers for Development
Cost: Asset utilization 100% uptime
Compliance:
Safety regulations, inspection method
Communication:
report to: asset owner, 3rd
parties.
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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
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Detecting Cracks in Rail Axles
Long wave fromend of axle
Shear wave fromoutside of axle
Shear wave frominside of axle
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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.
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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
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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
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Axel Scanner Select Configuration
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User Interface: Scan Setup
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Axle Scanner Scan Display
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Axle Scanner : Data Review
Axle Scanner : System Configuration
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Axle Scanner : System Configuration
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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.
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AcknowledgementsWe are grateful to our colleagues:
F Kontroll AB
Mr. Jan NordstrmTorpslingan 25D, SE-973 47 Lule, [email protected]
Innoveus Engineering ABMr. Mrten LandaeusBjrsbovgen 140, SE-424 91 Olofstorp, Sweden
Sonatest PLCDr. Tom MarshallDickens Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5QQ United [email protected]
AB KontrollmetodMr. Hkan AnderssonSdra Lngebergsgatan 18, SE-421 32 Vstra Frlunda, [email protected]://www.kontrollmetod.se/
mailto:[email protected]://www.afconsult.com/mailto:[email protected]://www.innoveus.se/mailto:[email protected]://www.sonatest.com/mailto:[email protected]://www.kontrollmetod.se/http://www.kontrollmetod.se/mailto:[email protected]://www.sonatest.com/mailto:[email protected]://www.innoveus.se/mailto:[email protected]://www.afconsult.com/mailto:[email protected]8/2/2019 Sistema de Inspeccion Automatizado de Ejes de Ferrocarril
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THANK YOU
UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc. www.utex.comDave Seto: [email protected]
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