IrNDT - Non-destructive testing with active thermography

Our non-destructive testing solution possesses several methods based on active thermography. One option is pulse thermography. This mode analyses components by means of material behaviour with thermal exposure.

Principle of active thermography with an IrNDT system of Automation Technology.

At this, a surface is stimulated by a signal of heat which uniformly permeates into the material and cools down after all. When the material begins to chill the component absorbs heat radiation. If there is a defect in the material, you can recognise a difference of heat on the surface. That also means a difference of absorbed heat radiation at this location which can be detected by an infrared-camera. On the thermal images you will find corresponding unevenness. This method operates the process in very short ranges pictures everytime a thermal image.