An industrial borescope is a type of non-destructive testing equipment that can inspect the inside of the equipment without disassembling it. At present, there are many types of industrial endoscopes on the market, among which straight rod endoscopes, fiber optic endoscopes and industrial endoscopes are the most common three. This article will introduce the characteristics, comparisons and applications of these three endoscopes in detail.
1. Optical straight rod endoscope.
Features: The high-precision lens at the front of the straight rod lens captures the endoscopic image and transmits it to the eyepiece through the optical lens group, which has the characteristics of high imaging fidelity.
Comparison: Compared with the flexible insertion part of the fiber optic endoscope and ** endoscope, the mirror body of the straight rod endoscope usually adopts a tubular design with an all-metal structure and cannot be bent.
Applications: It is mostly used in the inspection tasks of straight channels, such as metal die castings, machined parts, bolt hole inspection, etc.
2. Fiber-optic endoscope.
A fiberoptic borescope is an industrial borescope that uses fiber optic technology, which has the advantage of being able to achieve long-distance transmission and a curved probe design. The probe of a fiberscope consists of a series of optical fibers that transmit an image to an external display through the reflection and transmission of light. Because its probe can be bent, the fiberoptic borescope can be examined in some hard-to-reach areas. However, fiberoptic borescopes are high and easily damaged, so they need to be used with care.
3. Industrial endoscopes.
The industrial** borescope is a modern industrial borescope that has the advantage of being able to transmit high-quality images in real-time, with a large viewing angle and a flexible probe design. Probes for industrial** borescopes typically use a high-resolution camera that captures clear images and transmits them to an external display in real time. Due to its large viewing angle, it can quickly find the parts that need to be inspected, and its probe design is flexible and can adapt to a variety of complex inspection environments. However, industrial endoscopes are high and require professional operating skills to give full play to their advantages.
To sum up, the three common types of industrial endoscopes have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the specific choice of which type of industrial endoscope needs to be decided according to the actual needs and application scenarios. When choosing an industrial borescope, you need to consider factors such as the inspection environment, the size of the equipment, the purpose of the inspection, and the requirements for image quality. For some simple inspection tasks, a straight rod borescope is a cost-effective option; For some application scenarios that require long-distance transmission and bending probes, fiber optic endoscopes are more advantageous; For some application scenarios that require real-time transmission of high-quality images, industrial** endoscopes are more suitable.
In practical applications, it is necessary to select the appropriate type of industrial borescope according to the specific inspection needs. At the same time, in order to obtain accurate inspection results, it is also necessary to pay attention to correct operation methods and maintenance. Regular cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of industrial borescopes can extend their service life and improve the accuracy and reliability of inspections. Through continuous technological innovation and application expansion, industrial endoscopes will play an important role in more fields and provide a more reliable guarantee for industrial production and quality control.