Aircraft Wheel Inspection System SMARTSCAN
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The System ensures the testing of the following
wheel areas:
- tubewell;
- bead seat;
- flange.
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Parameters of the test object
Outer diameters of the tested wheels:
- minimum – 7.5 in. (190 mm)
- maximum – 26.5 in. (670 mm)
Diameters of the centered holes of the tested wheels:
- minimum – from 1.57 in. (40 mm)
- maximum – up to 8 in. (200 mm)
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The System consists of the following components (assemblies):
- Table (frame) with a tray for wheels;
- Wheel hub grip mechanism;
- Wheel lifting / lowering mechanism;
- Wheel rotating mechanism;
- Mechanism for ECP movement in horizontal and vertical planes;
- Support for the reference block;
- Eddycon C flaw detector stand;
- System control panel.
The System is produced in two versions:
SMARTSCAN
Model SMARTSCAN enables semi-automated inspection of wheels with portable eddy current flaw detectors of different manufacturers.
The SMARTSCAN kit includes Eddycon C flaw detector.
SMARTSCAN-FA
Model SMARTSCAN-FA enables fully automated cycle of inspection with stop on defect mode, storage of inspection results and database creation, as well as printouts of inspection reports, etc.
Eddycon D flaw detector is delivered in the SMARTSCAN-FA kit.
Smartscan System Benefits:
- A unique algorithm of ECP “sticking” to the inspected surface, i.e. tracking the wheel profile even in case of vertical and horizontal wheel shifts;
- Wheel inspection in the “flange up” and “flange down” positions;
- Reliable wheel centering for heavy weight wheels;
- Adapters for inspection of wheels without a hub with a driven nipple (upon request);
- A remote “Pause” button allowing to stop testing and perform a manual confirmatory testing procedure;
- Lockups which stop excessive force used in bringing the ECP movement mechanism to prevent an operator’s injuries and mechanical damage of the ECP.
| Model | SmartScan | SmartScan-FA |
| System type | Semi-automated | Automated |
| Overall dimensions | 29 x 39 x 49 (in.)* 750 × 990 × 1250 (mm)* |
47 x 31 x 39 (in.)* 1200 × 800 × 1000 (mm)* |
| Weight | No more than 1102 lbs (500 kg) | No more than 772 lbs (350 kg) |
| Flaw detector | Eddycon C | Eddycon D |
| ECP type | Pencil probe type with a cylindrical head.
Frequency — 100 kHz, 200 kHz, 500 kHz ECP diameter – 15/64″ (6 mm) Other standard ECP types – on request |
Pencil probe type with a cylindrical head.
Frequency — 100 kHz, 200 kHz, 500 kHz ECP diameter – 15/64″ (6 mm) Other standard ECP types – on request |
| Max wheel diameter | 26.5 in. (670 mm) | 26.5 in. (670 mm) |
| Max System load | 330 lbs (150 kg) | 330 lbs (150 kg) |
| Inspection helix | Adjustable from .004 to .08 in. (from 0.1 to 2 mm) | Adjustable from .004 to .08 in. (from 0.1 to 2 mm) |
| Inspection area | Adaptive tracking of the wheel profile surface | Adaptive tracking of the wheel profile surface |
| ECP vertical movement | 17 in. (430 mm) | 17 in. (430 mm) |
| Rotation speed | 10-120 rpm | 10-120 rpm |
| Inspection speed | up to 33 fps (10 m/s) | up to 75 fps (23 m/s) |
| Alarms | Visual and acoustic | Visual and acoustic |
| Power supply | 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz | 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Data recording and storage | Yes
(Eddycon C memory) |
Yes
(PC hard drive, database) |
| Manual inspection | Yes
(set of ECPs for manual inspection) |
Yes
(set of ECPs for manual inspection) |
| Remote “Pause” button | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel position | Flange up/Flange down | Flange up/Flange down |
| Automatic reference block calibration | + | + |
| Automatic stop on defect | – | + |
| Turntable | rubber/plastic coated rolls | rubber/plastic coated rolls |
| Control panel | built-in | built-in |
| Operation modes | Block, Manual (with automatic reference block calibration), Automated | Block, Manual (with automatic reference block calibration), Stop on defect, Automated |
| Ports | 3 – USB ports, HDMI or Display port, Ethernet port | 3 – USB ports, HDMI or Display port, Ethernet port |
| PC computer set | Wireless keyboard and mouse, monitor, system unit, special purpose software | Wireless keyboard and mouse, monitor, system unit, special purpose software |
| Adapter set | For wheels without hubs (p/n C20626200 (SAFRAN), p/n 3-1674 (GOODRICH) |
For wheels without hubs (p/n C20626200 (SAFRAN), p/n 3-1674 (GOODRICH) |
