Automotive

Olympus Solutions for Automotive

The safety and reliability of automobiles rest, in part, on the quality of the materials received from third-party manufacturers as well as the quality of the final assembly.

A variety of inspection solutions are used throughout the automobile manufacturing process to help ensure that machined components, like transmissions, are free of damaging contaminants, to look inside difficult-to-access components for imperfections that can impact performance, and to check the integrity of adhesive bonds and welded seams. This kind of rigorous inspection program is an essential contributor to automobile safety and reliability.

DSX1000 Digital Microscope for R&D and Failure Analysis

NDT Bond Seam Inspection with the EdgeFORM™ Scanner

Vanta™ Handheld XRF for Manufacturing QA/QC

IPLEX™ GX/GT for Manufacturing Inspection

Measurement Solutions—Discover Our Portfolio

Technical Cleanliness for Emobility—Analyze Contamination in Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Blog

Aluminum Coating Thickness Analysis Drives Quality in Automotive Components

Electric Vehicle (EV) Inverter Inspection: Borescope Best Practice Guide

Visual Inspection of Part Defects: Methods, Challenges, and Opportunities

The Role of XRF Analyzers in Automotive Catalyst Recycling

Measure 6 Layers of Automotive Paint with One Thickness Test

The Race to Innovate—Borescopes Accelerate Automotive Research and Development

XRF Analysis of Automotive Glass Drives Fast Inspections

Evaluating CFRP Automotive Parts with Bond Testing: A Cost-Effective NDT Method

Catalytic Converter Recycling: 4 Quick XRF Tips for Platinum Group Metals Analysis

Supporting High-Tech, Intelligent Manufacturing with a Laser Welding Eddy Current Flaw Detector

Built to Spec—Olympus Delivers on Customized Sensor Solutions

The Essential Guide to Fast Technical Cleanliness Inspections

7 Capabilities That Make Technical Cleanliness Inspections Easy for Novice Operators

5 Advantages of the DSX1000 Digital Microscope

What Is a Digital Microscope?

3 Ways the OmniScan X3 Flaw Detector’s Scan Plan Tool Simplifies Your Set Up

ASNT 2018 Wrap Up

Breaking Down the Technical Cleanliness Workflow Part 6: Reviewing Results and Reporting

From Macro to Micro: How Digital Microscopes are Changing Industrial Inspections

Flawless Finish? How Digital Microscopy is Transforming the Automotive Paint Shop

Breaking Down the Technical Cleanliness Workflow Part 5: Reflective/Nonreflective Particle and Fiber Identification

5 Ways to Improve Measurement Accuracy with the Magna-Mike 8600 Thickness Gauge

How To: Add a Coating Model on Your Vanta Analyzer

This Old Videoscope

Through Thick and Thin: Using XRF to Measure Coating Thickness

The Increasing Importance of Technical Cleanliness

Did You Know? We Custom Manufacture Probes for Your Specific Applications

A Turnkey Solution to Technical Cleanliness

Did You Know? Crystals Are Essential to NDT Transducers

Advancements in Remote Video Measurement: Get More Precision from Farther Away

IPLEX NX Videoscope Wins Design Award!

Under the Stereo Microscope

Safety and Speed: Using Remote Video to Inspect a Supersonic Car

The Benefits of a Fully Motorized Microscope System

Making the Most of Köhler Illumination

What can an imaging database do for you?

The Advantages of Using Polarized Light to Identify Wear Debris

Get the Most Out of Your Thickness Gauge with Instructional Videos

Vanta Handheld XRF Analyzers Outperform the Competition

Did You Know: Portable X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF) is Used to Help Ensure the Safety of Automobiles

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Application Notes

Analyzing Oil Cleanliness in Power Generation Plants Using the CIX100 System

Evaluating the Anti-Glare Property of a Speedometer Cover with High Precision Using a Laser Scanning 3D Microscope

Inspecting a Brake Pad’s Surface Using a Digital Microscope

Case Study: More Than Just Scratching the Surface — Improving Speed and Precision at Croda

Nonmetallic Inclusion Analysis in Steel

Inspecting Bond Seam Adhesive with Ultrasound in Automobile Manufacturing

Using the Vanta™ XRF Analyzer to Quickly and Accurately Sort Low-Magnesium Aluminum Alloys

Roughness Measurement of Gear Teeth for Eco-Friendly Cars

Analyzing Metal Contamination in Piston Rings

Contamination Analysis After the Camshaft Cleaning Process

Analyzing cleaned bearings for metal contamination

Surface roughness measurement of the cam lobe of a camshaft

Metal Contamination Analysis of Automotive Lithium-Ion Batteries using the OLYMPUS CIX100 Technical Cleanliness Inspection System

Roughness measurement of an engine valve face using a laser microscope

Headlamp Lens Waviness Measurement Using a Laser Microscope

Observation and measurement of profile changes in wiper blades using a laser microscope

Surface profile measurement of oil seals using a laser microscope

Measurement of the inner wall waviness and roughness of a turbocharger housing using a laser microscope

Evaluating the Oil Groove Configuration of the Big End of Connecting Rods

Evaluation of Oil Grooves on the Sides of Pistons

Evaluation of the Inner Surface of Cylinder Liners

3D Evaluation of Automobile Door Switch Embossing Using the LEXT OLS5000 Laser Microscope

Calibration of an Entire Range of Oblique Defects with the Gapless Method

ERW Pipe Weld Tracking Using Phased Array

Evaluating the Internal Roughness of Injector Nozzles

Fluorescent observation of cracks in brake pads

Roughness Evaluation of the Side Surface of Piston Rings

Inspecting Burrs on Pistons Using a Digital Microscope

Measuring a Connecting Rod’s Slit Width Using a Digital Microscope

A Tip to Save Time in Wind Turbine Inspection

Automotive Catalytic Converter Recycling

Burrs on processed metal goods

Corrosion Mapping on Carbon Steel Using the RollerFORM Scanner

Measuring Weld Throat Thickness with OLYMPUS Stream Image Analysis Software

Measuring the Edge Shape of Engine Inlet and Exhaust Valve Heads

Measuring the Thickness of Automotive Pipe Coatings Using a Digital Microscope

Using Image Analysis Software to Measure Throwing Power or PCB Copper Plating Thickness Uniformity

Inspection of Contaminants in the Space Expander of a Piston Ring

Spot Weld Testing

Inspection of Fuel Injection Nozzle Aperture Burrs

Angle Measurement of Fuel Injection Nozzle and Needle Tip

Parts mounting position measurement of O2 sensor

Microscopic Inspection of O2 Sensor Housing Cover

Laminar Cracking in Fiberglass

Phase Shift Test for Bond Integrity

Ringdown Test for Bond Integrity

Automated nodularity evaluation of ductile iron castings by ultrasonic measurements

Conducting Steel Plate Surface Texture Topography Analysis with a Laser Scanning Digital Microscope

Inspecting the Brazed Joints of Radiator Fins Using a Digital Microscope

Evaluating the Cleanliness of Brake Calipers

Evaluating the Cleanliness of the Inside of a Radiator Tube

Exploring the Latest Advances in Remote Visual Inspection and 3D Stereo Measurement

Surface Roughness Measurement for Stainless Steel / Micro surface roughness measurement using a laser microscope

Ripple Marks Formed in Die-Casting / 3D shape measurement using a laser microscope

Surface profile evaluation for thermal spraying / Surface roughness measurement using a laser microscope

Detecting flaws in heat-treated aluminum alloy parts / Various microscopy techniques using digital microscopes

Quality management in working with extra-fine tubes / Surface roughness analysis of a micro area using a laser microscope

Ripple marks formed in die-casting / 3D shape measurement using a digital microscope

Portable XRF for the Auto Industry- PMI Applications

Immersion Tank Testing System

Inspection of chipped gears

Flexible Ultrasonic Phased-Array Probe for Complex Shape Inspection

Immersion Flat with Radius (IFWR) Phased Array Probes

Internal Inspection of Various Hoses of Automobiles Using Industrial Videoscopes

Industrial Endoscope for Turbocharger Inspections

Manual Phased Array Ultrasound as a Complement to Radiographic Inspections

Inspection of Machined Holes on Automotive Fuel Injection Valve

Using a Digital Microscope for Precise Burr Measurement on Injection-Molded Products

Automobile Engine Water Jacket Inspections with Industrial Videoscopes

Case Study (SGS Group): Metal and CFRP Material Observations

Measuring Manufactured Plastic Pipes

The future of industrial quality control

Measuring the Quantity of Magnetic Debris Using the Olympus Debris Tester

Remote Visual Inspection for Automotive Applications

Inspection of Composite Radii

Cast Iron Analysis

Grain Size Analysis in Metals and Alloys

Automated Alloy Sorting - Stainless Steel & Specialty Alloys

Handheld XRF for Light Elements Phosphorus (P) in Steel

Fatigue Crack Detection in Marine Propellers

Measuring the Wall Thickness of Small-Diameter Metal and Plastic Tubing

Cracking in Ceramic Diesel Particulate Filters

Wall Thickness Gauging in the Blow Molding Industry

Ultrasonic Testing in the Foundry Industry

Ultrasonic Testing of Aluminum and Nonferrous Castings

Manufacturing Cast Engine Blocks for Automobiles and Trucks

Measuring Thickness of Wax Molds for Precision Castings

Measuring Nodularity in Cast Iron Using Ultrasonic Testing

Thickness Measurements of Fiberglass Plates, Pipes, and Storage Tanks

Measuring Fiberglass Gelcoat Thickness

Thickness Measurements on Rubber Hoses and Tubing

Thickness Measurements on Rubber Sheets and Coatings

Measuring the Thickness of Rubber Tires

Measuring the Thickness of Glass Products and Coatings

Measuring the Wall Thickness of Turbine Blades

Measuring the Thickness of Automotive Air Bag Cover Tear Seams

High-Temperature Ultrasonic Testing

Thickness Measurement of Coextruded Cap Layers

Thickness Measurement of Automotive Fuel Tanks

Inspection of Landing Gear

Corrosion Thickness Gauging with Dual Element Transducers

Phased-array Examination of Friction Stir Welds

Inspection Of Titanium Castings Using Ultrasound Phased Array

Measuring Metal Thickness through Paint

Wall Thickness Measurements of Metal Pipes and Tubes

Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements of Hot Metals

Measuring Wall Thickness of Gun Drilled Metal

Metal Coils Thickness Inspection

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Videos

RVI Tutorial Video Series—Inspection Management with the IPLEX™ NX Videoscope

IE Japan Seminar: DSX1000 Solution

IE Japan Seminar: Microscope Solution

IE Japan Seminar: Stereo Microscope and Digital Camera Solution

How to Use Your IPLEX™ NX Working Channel Scope

Measure the Thickness of a Multilayer Aircraft Window

Calibrate a Magna-Mike™ 8600 Thickness Gauge Using a Wire Target

Calibrate a Magna-Mike™ 8600 Thickness Gauge Using a Disk Target

Measure the Thickness of a Rubber Conveyor Belt with Steel Cord Reinforcement Using an M1036 Transducer

Using an M1036 Transducer to Measure the Thickness of a Fabric Cord Rubber Conveyor Belt

Measure the Thickness of Gelcoat on Fiberglass Using an M208 Transducer

Measure Thick Fiberglass Composite Using an M1036 Transducer

Measure Thick Fiberglass Composite Using an M2008 Transducer

Measure Small-Diameter Tubing Using an Immersion Transducer

Making Encoded B-scan Measurements

Saving Custom Transducer Setups

Set Up a Sonopen™ Transducer to Measure Small-Diameter Tubing

Olympus NDT System Integration Center

Vanta™ Technical Tutorial Video: User Factors in Alloy Method

NDT Integrated Inspection Systems: Capabilities and Advantages

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Weld Analysis

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Averaging with Dillon McDowell

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Getting Started with Vanta PC Software

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Install Hot Heel and Weld Mask Accessories

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Create a Custom Notes Template

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Export to USB or SD card

IPLEX NX Compare Feature Tutorial

IPLEX NX Ghost Feature Tutorial

IPLEX NX Adding Titles Tutorial

IPLEX NX Quick Start

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Customize a User Profile with Fleet Manager

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Test times for Alloy Analysis and SmartSort

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: How to Set Up a User Profile on the Vanta

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: How to Edit an Alloy Grade on the Vanta Analyzer

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: How to Set Up an Export Template on the Vanta Analyzer

Atlas phased array contact probe

CIX100 - Technical Cleanliness Inspection System

Vanta Promo Video

Vanta - Navigating the Software

Vanta Overview Video

Vanta Quick Start Video

Proper Setup of a Basic Stereo Microscope

Vanta Ruggedness Video

Benefits of Olympus Videoscopes to Your Frequent Repeat Inspections

IPLEX NX Function Overview

IPLEX NX Promotion Video

BX3M Product Overview

EPOCH 650 Product Introduction

DELTA Element Product Introduction

IPLEX Stereo Measurement

27MG Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Introductory Video

IPLEX RX Promotion Video

RTIS - Rotating Tube Inspection System

Tech Tours - Olympus Industrial Microscopes

OLYMPUS Inspector Series - Product Overview

InHelp Promotion Video

45MG Product Introduction Video

OmniScan MX2 Product Overview

Bar Inspection System: System Overview

Overview of the 38DLP/39DLP Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

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Solutions

Vanta for Manufacturing QA/QC

Measurement Solutions

Weld Inspection Solutions

OmniScan MX ECA/ECT

DELTA Alloys and Metals Handheld XRF Analyzer

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Webinars

Benefits of Olympus Videoscopes to Your Frequent Repeat Inspections

Best Practices to Increase Production and QC/PMI for Tube/Pipe, Rod & Wire Manufacturing

New Olympus IPLEX RX/RT Videoscope, powered by PulsarPic, provides brighter and sharper images

EPOCH 600 for Ultrasonic Corrosion Applications

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White Papers

Increasing the Brightness of Industrial Videoscopes

Application Considerations in Specifying High Frequency Ultrasonic Transducers

What are Industrial Videoscopes?

Roughness Measurement with LEXT, Laser Scanning Microscopes

How to choose optical tip adapters for the industrial videoscopes

Basic Principles of Laser Scanning Microscopes

Defect Sizing in Pipeline Welds – What Can We Really Achieve?

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Tutorials

Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Tutorial

Phased Array Tutorial

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Tutorial

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FAQs

Ultrasonic Testing FAQ

Learn about microscope

Frequently Asked Transducer Questions

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