Alignment quality indicator

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2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Gutierrez, Diego (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Straight-line light ray type

Alignment device

C033S533000, C378S205000, C378S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11084653

ABSTRACT:
An alignment tool includes a base, a column, and a ball. The base is manufactured from a material with a high material density and includes a crosshair. The column is machined out of an optical transparent material and is attached to the base. The ball is positioned within the column at the end opposite to the base and above the center of the crosshair. The alignment tool may not only be used to properly align a radiation source with an area of interest of a part to be inspected but also as an alignment quality indicator providing information of proper alignment to an interpreter of the radiograph taken. Therefore, the need to take multiple exposures can be eliminated. The alignment quality indicator is suitable for, but not limited to, applications in the aerospace industry, such as nondestructive testing and evaluation of airframes during aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and repair.

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