Automated nital etch inspection system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9501820
APP PUB NO 20150193919A1
SERIAL NO

14147195

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A system and method to inspect flaws associated with a part. The system includes a first image capturing device configured to capture a first set of images of the part and a computer operably associated with first image capturing device and configured to receive and analyze the first set of images. The method includes treating the part with a nital etchant solution, capturing a first set of images of an outer surface of the part with the first image capturing device, and identifying a part defect with an algorithm associated with the computer.

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BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC600 EAST HURST BOULEVARD FORT WORTH TEXAS 76101

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Hohman, Edward Arlington, US 6 57
Nissen, Jeffrey P Fort Worth, US 12 125

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