Smart Sensor NDE: Rapid Case Depth Testing (SHD/CHD/NHD) & Material Performance Analytics

Applications Overview of 3MA NDT Technique

Nowadays, 3MA is well accepted in industrial production and material research. A broad range of different applications on different components of ferromagnetic materials has been developed based on the 3MA NDT technique, applications overview ranging from magnetic microscopes with um resolution up to large inspection systems for in-line strip steel inspection. more

Surface Hardening Depth (SHD) Nondestructive Testing Support

The external service provided by Shanghai LAB GAGES, for the inductive quenching Surface Hardening Depth (SHD) non-destructive measurement, can completely avoid the loss caused by the traditional open-cut damage measurement of the heat-treated parts, and greatly improve the detection efficiency, and can also achieve a large number of full inspection piece by piece. more

More NDE Systems

Fraunhofer IZFP in Germany is a pioneer and innovator in the transition of traditional non-destructive measurement and testing technologies to NDE 4.0 (i.e., future-oriented sensors and data systems) to ensure a safe, sustainable, and efficient (material) circular economy. The sensors and data systems of Fraunhofer IZFP actively, intelligently, and independently determine how to generate, process, forward, and archive valuable information from their data. Focus on developing 'cognitive sensors and data systems' for non-destructive monitoring of industrial processes and value chains, and the understanding of technical testing and sensor physics is supplemented by technologies and concepts from artificial intelligence research.

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Hot stamped PHS parts & NDE of Tensile Test

Automobile body reinforcement parts such as A-pillar, B-pillar, and bumper are made of Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS), and the quality of hot forming is evaluated by Tensile strength, Yield strength, Fracture elongation, and hardness.

Carburizing/Nitriding & NDE of CHD/NHD

Carburizing and nitriding heat treatments are commonly used for bearings, wind turbine gear rims, and planetary wheels, to maintain core ductility while increasing surface hardness and improving mechanical properties. Carburized Hardened Depth, Nitriding Layer Thickness, and Hardness Gradient play a key role in fatigue, wear, friction, and corrosion.

Induction Hardening & SHD Measurement

Induction Hardening realizes surface hardening through rapid heating and cooling, which is characterized by high efficiency, energy saving, and small deformation, and is widely used in automotive driveshafts, crankshafts, slewing bearing of heavy machinery, wind power gears and other transmission components. Induction hardened layer depth directly affects the performance, SHD non-destructive measurement is extremely important for process adjustment, quality control, intelligent manufacturing information technology and zero-defect production, to ensure that the workpiece wear resistance and fatigue strength.

Inline NDE with real-time monitoring

Inline NDE (e.g. 3MA technology) monitors product quality such as strip steel mechanical properties in real time, with high efficiency, automation, and non-contact, making it suitable for continuous inspection in production lines. Real-time monitoring can instantly detect defects, optimize process parameters, ensure product consistency, and improve production efficiency and yield.

Rapid NDE of Material Mechanical Properties

For raw materials and components, 3MA Rapid Non-Destructive Testing System provides efficient in-situ evaluation of key mechanical properties such as Tensile strength, Hardness, Hardness gradient, Toughness, Fatigue, Hydrogen embrittlement, Notched impact strength and Creep damage, etc.

Rapid NDE of Residual Stress & Stress Gradient

For critical components, such as gears or bearings, as well as for finished products after assembly, 3MA's comprehensive NDT technology allows for non-destructive, rapid, in-situ analysis of the applied stresses, residual stresses and Stress depth profile gradients, assessment of the distribution & concentration of stresses, and grinding burns, etc., which can provide a key basis for process optimization and in-service safety.

NDE Characterization of Microstructure

Core microstructure of materials such as Grain size/morphology, Cementite content, Retained austenite, Martensite content, Crystal orientation, Precipitated phase state, Dislocation density, etc., provide unique insights for material R&D, process validation and failure analysis. Focus on 3MA and other NDE technologies: Based on the fusion analysis of multiple micromagnetic parameters (Hysteresis, Barkhausen noise, Eddy current, Impedance), we can realize rapid and non-destructive characterization of microstructure & properties.

More intelligent NDE applications

More "Cognitive Sensors and Data Systems", combined with data analytics and software for creating data value using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods, transforming classical NDT technology into NDE 4.0 for non-destructive monitoring of industrial processes and Value Chains, Material Characterization and Property Analysis, in-service stage condition monitoring and Fatigue Life Assessment, etc. to ensure a sustainable and efficient (material) Circular Economy.