ML 3000 Mixed Light Inspection System

ML 3000 Mixed Light Inspection System

Completely remove the need for separate darkroom and inspection cells

Overview

The ML-3000 Daylight Fluorescent Scanner provides fast and accurate detection of fluorescence signals in environments with strong background light. This revolutionary inspection system for the aerospace, automotive, and associated industrial sectors provides quality assurance and cuts inspection time. 

The ML-3000 detects and extracts fluorescence signals with intensity levels less than 20-lux, from background daylight of up to 100,000-lux.

Features

  • Patented "Mixed Light" Technology – FPI indications visible in up to 100,000-lux background light
  • High-Grade Industrial Camera with software-controlled focusing
  • Self-Contained UV Source circling the camera (365nm ± 5nm)
  • 100% Inspection and 100% Quality Audit capability
  • Improved Gauge R&R – Approved & used by PCC Structural
  • No dark room or separate enclosed inspection cell required
  • Extreme sizing accuracy (±0.001" RMS difference)
  • Automated defect detection with permanent record storage
  • Can find, size, and count clusters, and measure spacing between them
  • Ruggedized Industrial PC included
  • IP65 rated – dust and water resistant
  • 30,000 hour LED service life
  • Significant operational cost savings
  • Avoids operator fatigue

Applications

The ML-3000™ is designed for automated NDT inspection in high-volume manufacturing. Equally applicable to components too big or heavy to move into a darkened inspection room. Industries include:

Industries and Applications Inspection Types Detectable Defects
  • Aerospace manufacturing and maintenance
  • Automotive component production
  • Casting facilities
  • Forging operations
  • Extrusion manufacturing
  • Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
  • TAM Panel Verification
  • Surface cracks and crack networks
  • Porosity and inclusions
  • Laps and seams
  • Cold shuts
  • Grinding burns
  • Fatigue cracks

Find, size, and count clusters; measure the spacing between them

Extracts levels of fluorescence in daylight too low to be seen by the human eye and automatically sizes them to TAM panel tolerances

TAM Panel in Daylight
SIMULTANEOUS, Real-TimeImage by ML-3000

Software

The ML-300 utilizes automated inspection and detection software that replaces human inspectors with consistent, objective analysis.

User Defined Acceptance Criteria: Software filters based on intensity, size, and shape. Uses various digital filters to isolate user-defined indications based on their geometric characteristics.

Image Processing Display Modes Data Management
  • Raw Fluorescent Imaging
  • Digital Background Removal
  • Shape Filter Application to display cracks
  • Intensity Mapping (pseudocolor display)
  • Pseudocolor View
  • Overlay Mode
  • Dual View
  • Visual Mode
  • Permanent record storage of all inspection results
  • 100% quality audit trail for compliance
  • Export to STL format
  • Real-time streaming capability

 

1: RAW FLUORESCENT IMAGE
2: DIGITAL REMOVAL OF BACKGROUND

User Defined Acceptance Criteria:

Software filters based on intensity, size and shape.

Uses various digital filters to isolate
user-defined indications based on
their intensity, size and geometric
shape.
OPPOSITE: abstraction of cracks from
raw image based on minimum size and
geometric shape criteria. Bright red
designates brightest indication, white
designates least bright, and possibly
false indication.

3: APPLICATION OF SHAPE FILTER TO
DISPLAY CRACKS

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications ML 3000
Dimension: 78.7 x 66.9 x 39.4 inches (200 x 170 x 100 mm)
Weight: 2.6 lb (1.2 kg)
Mounting: 4 point mounting plate
Current: 3 A
Service Life (LEDs): 30,000 hrs
Intensity: Typical irradiance of 4500 µW/cm² at 15.0 in (38 cm)
UV-A Wavelength: Peak at 365 nm ± 5 nm
UV-B Wavelength: 100% Free
UV-C Wavelength: 100% Free
Maximum Beam Diameter: 5.9 in (15 cm)
FWHM: < 15 nm
Visible Light: < 10 lux at 15.0 in (38 cm)
Working Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Barrel Material: Anodised aluminium
Rating: IP65
Warranty: 2 Years
Certifications:
  • ASTM E3022
  • ASTM E2297 (Fully Compatible)
  • ASTM E165 (Fully Compatible)
  • ASTM E1417 (Fully Compatible)
  • AITM6-1001
Gauge R&R Accuracy

Gauge R&R Accuracy

Calibrated Standard 15 Averages RMS Difference
0.125 inches (3.2 mm) 0.126 inches (3.2 mm) 0.001 inches (0.0 mm)
0.090 inches (2.3 mm) 0.092 inches (2.3 mm) 0.002 inches (0.1 mm)
0.060 inches (1.5 mm) 0.061 inches (1.5 mm) 0.001 inches (0.0 mm)
0.045 inches (1.1 mm) 0.046 inches (1.2 mm) 0.001 inches (0.0 mm)
0.030 inches (0.8 mm) 0.029 inches (0.7 mm) -0.001 inches (0.0 mm)
0.025 inches (0.6 mm) 0.026 inches (0.7 mm) 0.001 inches (0.0 mm)
Shipping Details

Specification Value
Packaged Weight: 5.1 lb (2.3 kg)
Packaged Dimensions:

H: 11.2 in x W: 13.0 in x D: 5.9 in

(H: 285 mm x W: 330 mm x D: 150 mm)

Included Accessories: Rigid carry case, ML-3000 unit, User Manual, Full conformance certification documents and validation reports for Nadcap audits



Includes 2-Year Warranty

Purchase Includes

  • Scanning Unit with Inbuilt UV Source
  • Ruggedized Industrial PC
  • Automated Inspection and Detection Software
  • User's Manual
  • Individual "Passport" containing all Certificates of Conformance
  • Free Technical Support and Remote Assistance

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