System and method for inspecting a cast structure

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1996-07-26

1998-10-13

Font, Frank G.

Optics: measuring and testing

Inspection of flaws or impurities

Bore inspection

356237, G01N 2101

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058220577

ABSTRACT:
An inspection system and method of the type for visually inspecting the interior of a cast structure is provided. The inspection system includes: an elongated member embedded in a cast structure during casting forming a bore in the structure, an illumination source insertable into the bore via a fiber optic cable, an imaging mechanism insertable into the bore via a fiber optic cable, and a monitoring mechanism for viewing an image transmitted from the imaging mechanism via the fiber optic cable. The elongated member may be removable from the structure forming a bore defined by the structure.

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