Development of flexible array eddy current probes for complex geometries and inspection of magnetic parts using magnetic sensors

Abstract

39th Annual Review of Progress in Quantative Nondestructive Evaluation (QNDE), Denver, CO, JUL 15-20, 2012International audienceEddy Current Technique is a powerful method of inspection of metal parts. When size of flaws decreases, inspection areas become hardly accessible or material is magnetic, traditional winding coil probes are less efficient. Thanks to new CIVA simulation tools, we have designed and optimized advanced EC probes: flexible EC probe based on micro-coil arrays and EC probe with magnetic sensors, including specific electronics