TJS Waterjet Inspection Systems

Capabilities & Functionality

The TJS is a multi-axis ultrasonic squirter system designed to offer automated and semi-automated through transmission and pulse-echo inspection of composite panels. The TJS is fully configurable and can be offered with a multitude of options including number of axes, axis style (cartesian or robotic) and automatic tool changing. This system has been designed by Tieval, and features precision engineered linear axes, high accuracy motors and gearboxes and is offered with a variety of integrated ultrasonic solutions. The system also features Tieval’s bespoke TiCore software and full remote pendant support.

The system is capable of through transmission and pulse-echo C-Scan inspection on composite components with the following geometries:

• Sheet - single curved, double curved, sloped or flat

System Features

• Multi Axis Scanning – The system is fully configurable with independent fully automated axes. The TJS can be configured for a variety of C-scan inspection types at the touch of a button, with no need for tooling or fixturing changes.
• Live A-Scan and C-Scan capture – The TJS displays live A-Scan data during C-Scan capture, allowing operators to identify defects in real time.
• Bespoke Software – The system is coupled to our bespoke TiCore software. TiCore has been developed for the automated and semi-automated inspection of metallic and composite components and meets the requirements of major technical specifications. TiCore is routinely updated and upgraded as part of our commitment to progress.
• Pendant Support – Upon request the system can be supplied with a Trio Teach Pendant which can be used for all aspects of motor control, scan programming and A-scan viewing.
• Fully Customisable – Tieval specialise in bespoke automated and semi-automated systems. As such the TJS can be reconfigured to meet any customer requirement.
• Precision Manufacturing – Each TJS is hand-built with precision-machined components in our UK factory by our team of experts.
• Safety as Standard – All linear axes are fitted with electronic limit switches and bump stops as standard. An electrical isolator and multiple emergency stops are fitted to the system to improve operator safety. Further safety features such as light curtains, caging and door switches have also been integrated to improve operator safety.
• Water Treatment – Water in the TJS is continuously circulated through mechanical cartridge filters (100µm and 5µm) and an ultraviolet water treatment unit to limit bacterial and particulate contamination. Upon request a heater unit with an in-built programmable thermostat can be added to maintain a constant water temperature.

Specification

As the TJS is a fully configurable system, figures for axis travel length, maximum speed, accuracy, resolution and repeatability are variable, for further information please contact Tieval.