Method and apparatus for dimensional analysis and flaw detection of continuously produced tubular objects

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4725963
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06732301

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An apparatus and method of non-contacting, non-destructive, on-line dimensional analysis and flaw detection of tubular products are disclosed. The apparatus includes penetrating radiation sources and detectors arranged about the product to be examined and a high-speed data processing system which employs novel computed tomography techniques to provide high precision dimensional estimates and flaw detection. The apparatus is capable of continuously determining the outside diameter, inside diameter, wall thickness, ovality, eccentricity, and weight-per-foot over a wide range of temperatures for essentially tubular products produced on a unit or continuous basis. The apparatus can also detect process-induced flaws in the products.

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INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC MEASUREMENT CORPORATION1901 RUTLAND DRIVE AUSTIN TX 78758

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ellinger, Hunter D Austin, TX 3 107
Hopkins, Forrest F Austin, TX 1 70
Morgan, Ira L Austin, TX 8 224
Stephens, Thomas Leander, TX 15 236
Taylor, Morris Austin, TX 1 70

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