1.General description

The application is a semi-automated FPI system designed for hydrophilic post emulsifiable penetrants depending on the parts to be inspected and had a high throughput requirement. The process consists of seven steps-Penetrant,Dwell,Water Pre Rinse, Emulsifier,Water Post Rinse.Hot Air Dry and developer. The overall system processes a complete family of blades and vanes used for aerospace and is constructed from stainless steel.

The line runs left to right and is divided into two major sections. All post penetrant stages included roller conveyors for easy transfer without having to lift. Both are self contained on a base and includes a U shaped automatic staging conveyor. The conveyor holds eleven baskes and indexes approximately every 150 seconds.