In order to meet the requirements of rising flexibility and an automated material inspection in a small batch production
environment, an automatically changeable ultrasound sensor tool for milling machines has been developed. This system
enables an automated ultrasonic inspection of varying parts to be carried out directly on a machining center and
visualizes hidden geometries and material imperfections three-dimensionally. The sensor tool is based on
commercialized ultrasonic squirter-probes, which are able to use the cooling lubricant for sound coupling.
During the measurement recordings, the milling machine's axes move the sensor numerical-controlled across the
workpiece. By this means, automated material inspection tasks can be performed very cost-effectively without setting up
separate testing facilities. 4- or 5-axes kinematics capacitates the system to check even very complex-shaped parts.
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