Technologies
FOERSTER develops and combines advanced technologies for non-destructive testing and material characterization. Each method provides unique insights – from detecting surface and internal defects to analyzing hardness or magnetic properties. Together, they create a comprehensive toolbox that ensures precision, reliability, and consistent quality across a wide range of materials and industries.
Eddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing is an electromagnetic non‑destructive testing method used to detect surface and near‑surface defects in electrically conductive materials. It enables fast, contactless quality control of tubes, wires, bars, and components.
Flux Leakage Testing
Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) testing is a magnetic non-destructive testing method used to detect surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials. When the material is magnetized, flux leakage reveals cracks, inclusions, or notches with high reliability. Ideal for quality control of bars, tubes, wires, and other long products.
Hardness Measurement
Hardness testing is a non-destructive or minimally invasive method used to determine a material’s resistance to mechanical indentation or plastic deformation. Methods such as Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell provide fast, precise results and are essential for quality control, material characterization, and production monitoring.
Magnetic Field Measurement
Magnetic field measurement detects the strength and distribution of magnetic fields in materials, components, or environments. High‑sensitivity sensors enable precise detection of magnetic variations, material defects, or interference—ideal for quality control, research, and industrial applications.
Magneto-inductive test method
Magnetic inductive testing detects material defects in conductive, mainly ferromagnetic materials by measuring changes in the magnetic field. It enables fast and reliable quality control of bars, tubes, and wires.
Thermography
Thermography is a non‑contact, non‑destructive testing method that visualizes temperature distributions on components. By analyzing infrared radiation, anomalies such as voids, delamination, or material defects can be detected quickly and reliably. Ideal for quality assurance and preventive maintenance.
Ultrasonic Testing
Die Ultraschallprüfung ist ein zerstörungsfreies Prüfverfahren, bei dem Schallwellen genutzt werden, um innere Fehler, Risse und Materialunregelmäßigkeiten in metallischen und nichtmetallischen Werkstoffen zuverlässig zu erkennen. Sie bietet hohe Präzision, große Prüftiefen und eignet sich ideal für Qualitätskontrolle in der Produktion.