Internal Defect Detection
Internal defects such as voids, inclusions, laminations and internal cracks can significantly reduce the strength, reliability and service life of metallic products. Hidden beneath the material surface, these discontinuities require volumetric inspection for reliable detection. FOERSTER inspection systems enable non-destructive inspection of the entire material cross-section, ensuring consistent product quality without damaging the component.
Internal defects can originate during casting, rolling, forging or heat treatment and often remain undetected by visual inspection or surface testing methods. Despite being invisible from the outside, they may impair structural integrity, reduce fatigue strength and lead to premature component failure. Reliable volumetric inspection is therefore essential for ensuring material quality, optimizing production processes and meeting demanding industry standards.
FOERSTER provides advanced ultrasonic inspection solutions for detecting internal discontinuities throughout the complete material volume. Using phased-array ultrasonic technology, the entire cross-section can be inspected with high sensitivity and excellent repeatability, enabling reliable detection of defects that cannot be identified by surface inspection methods. Fully automated inline inspection systems combine comprehensive volumetric testing with high production throughput, helping manufacturers reduce scrap, improve process reliability and ensure consistently high product quality.
