Inventors:
Karl V. DAmbrosio - Seattle WA
Assignee:
Exotic Metals Forming Company, Inc. - Kent WA
International Classification:
G01B 1500
US Classification:
378 43, 378 58, 378195, 378196, 378207, 356625, 356634, 356635
Abstract:
An automated real-time, non-destructive inspection system usable to inspect a selected structure for a defect and visually identify a defects location. In one embodiment, the inspection system is an x-ray inspection system mounted to an articulatable robot arm movable relative to the selected structure. A support system is attached to the articulatable robot arm that supports an imaging source on a first support portion and a detector panel on a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. A visual targeting system configured to identify where an imaging beam axis intersects the selected structure is positioned adjacent to the imaging source. The inspection system is configured to maneuver the imaging source and detector panel around the selected structure such that the desired areas on the selected structure may be fully inspected without having to reposition the selected structure.