System for evaluating weld quality using eddy currents

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9839979
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14978747

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Electromagnetic and eddy current techniques for fast automated real-time and near real-time inspection and monitoring systems for high production rate joining processes. An eddy current system, array and method for the fast examination of welds to detect anomalies such as missed seam (MS) and lack of penetration (LOP) the system, array and methods capable of detecting and sizing surface and slightly subsurface flaws at various orientations in connection with at least the first and second weld pass.

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EDISON WELDING INSTITUTE INC1250 ARTHUR E ADAMS DRIVE COLUMBUS OH 43221

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Hay, Jacob Circleville, US 9 16
Todorov, Evgueni I Dublin, US 5 30

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