Ultrasonic Phased Array Solutions

Do you sell phased-array probes?

Yes. We work with Imasonic, industry leader in the manufacture of custom probes, to meet our customer’s needs for phased-array probes.

Can your systems be fully automated?

Yes, our phased array systems can be driven remotely and incorporated into larger systems. M2M systems are already being used in large-scale robotic systems. All of our phased array systems can be used with as many as eight encoders, allowing, for example, the phased-array probe to be mounted on an 8-axis robot.

How are phased arrays typically used?

Phased arrays are used for a wide variety of inspection and measurement applications, and they can be used for any job done by conventional ultrasonics. For example, phased arrays are used to detect and image defects including cracks (see figure at left), voids, and pits caused by corrosion. They are used to measure material and coating thickness, and to detect changes in material properties. Another common application is to assess the quality of welds and rivets. Phased arrays are also used to inspect joints and interfaces, for example, to detect and map adhesive.

Image depicts crack detection in an aluminum sample using an M2M system, an Imasonic probe and a displacement encoder. Courtesy of Dassault Aviation.

Is CIVA simulation software installed in M2M systems?

Yes, all M2M systems include the beam computation toolbox of CIVA. This subset of the CIVA software allows you to simulate and visualize the ultrasonic beam. You can also load a CAD file or use M2M’s drawing tools to simulate the beam in the part undergoing inspection. This allows you to optimize your inspection strategy, and just as important, allows you to easily check that input parameters have been correctly specified. The full version of CIVA has additional capabilities, including the ability to simulate the interaction between ultrasonic waves and user specified defects.

Bercli offers a package deal for customers who purchase the complete version of CIVA together with a phased-array system.

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Who are Bercli’s partners?

Bercli works with M2M, the Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique (CEA) and Imasonic.

Bercli is the exclusive North American distributor of phased-array systems manufactured by M2M. The CEA develops the industry leading CIVA software that is incorporated into M2M systems and used by Bercli for probe design and simulation studies. Additionally Bercli works with Imasonic, the leading manufacturer of custom probes, to meet our customer’s needs for phased-array probes.