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Customers often ask if the tip optics can be scratched on an industrial videoscope. The optics on all iSeries videoscopes, which are part of the iRis and iTool videoscope systems, are constructed from sapphire. Sapphire is an unusually hard gem stone that is only second to diamond in hardness. The use of sapphire on all of AIT's industrial grade videoscopes means that they will resist scratching from even the most rigorous use. Materials such as steel, titanium and other hard metals will not damage the optics of the iSeries videoscope from routine contact. Customers can rest easily knowing that their investment in an industrial videoscope from AIT will withstand the most difficult environments and continue to produce brilliant images.

Visit Advanced Inspection Technologies on the NDT Source BookQuality magazine's NDT source book is an industry listing of the best companies in the non destructive testing(NDT) field. Advanced Inspection Technologies can now be found on quality magazine's NDT Source Book. The new listing is among excellent company in the Non Destructive Testing and Remote Visual Inspection community. The latest borescope, videoscope and fiberscope instruments are available for a wide variety of remote visual inspection applications. Borescopes, Videoscopes and Fiberscopes are used by NDT engineers to visually inspect remote and difficult to access areas. Typical applications include inspecting castings, turbines, machinery, small tubing, pipe lines and other impossible to reach areas.

Advanced Inspection Technologies (AIT) was contacted at 10:00 PM on a Friday night and asked if it was possible to have an industrial pipe inspection camera sent to the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant as soon as possible. AIT always places the customer first and understands the urgent needs of the industrial customers we cater to. It has happened in the past and it will continue to happen. Industrial plants will be in a planned or unplanned outage and need to inspect a critical system before returning the plant to operation. Frantic calls go out looking for video borescopes and pipe inspection cameras in the middle of the night. Most companies work on a 9 to 5 schedule and are not able to assist late in the night. AIT did answer the phone as part of their unique 24/7 service philosophy and provided the Crystal River plant with a pipe inspection camera by 2:30 AM. AIT is proud of their responsive customer service for industrial remote visual inspection applications.

Micro borescopes are typically used to remotely inspect the smallest application. Some remote visual inspection applications require access through tiny holes that are less than 2.0 mm (0.078 in). A micro borescope or mini borescope may be semi-flexible or rigid. Typically these small borescopes are limited in length and direction of view is 0° forward with the option for side view mirror sleeves.

These small inspection areas provide remote visual inspection professionals with many challenges. The access dictates the inspection requirements more than any other factor. The smaller the inspection area the more limited the choice of micro borescopes available and the number of manufacturers of these mini borescopes. Finally, Due to the nature of a micro borescope, it is more susceptible to damage. Users need to be aware of the limitations of smaller diameter borescopes and fiberscopes and work within these.

Applications for Micro Borescopes:

• Engineering & Manufacturing. Micro Borescopes provide cost-effective examination of internal structures without tear down. A micro borescope allows engineers to check for pitting, cracking, corrosion, erosion, weld and other defects.

• Quality Control. Micro Borescope instruments allow manufactures to inspect components for defects. Mini borescopes provide the ability to inspect internal components, bore holes, castings and other manufactured items such as turbine blades, automotive components, circuit boards, rifle barrels and welds.

• Castings. Micro Borescopes can be used to inspect inside casting of engine blocks and other high quality casted components. Micro Borescope instruments as small as 0.5 mm in diameter and larger are offered to accommodate all casting inspection needs.