A method and apparatus for testing a fuse between plastic pipes within a fusion socket performed in the field includes a source of X-ray radiation and a scanning plate that has pixels that change state when exposed to this radiation. The source of the X-ray radiation is positioned on one side of the fuse and the scanning plate is positioned on another side so that the x-ray radiation passes through the fuse. After exposure, the x-ray image from the scanning plate is analyzed visually or algorithmically to find internal voids, weak fuses, and evidence of movement after the plastic of the fitting/pipes melted and flowed together. With such, the quality of the fitting is evident without cutting or otherwise destroying the fitting and, therefore, only weak or otherwise compromised fittings need be cut and redone.

A method and apparatus for testing a fuse between plastic pipes within a fusion socket performed in the field includes a source of X-ray radiation and a scanning plate that has pixels that change state when exposed to this radiation. The source of the X-ray radiation is positioned on one side of the fuse and the scanning plate is positioned on another side so that the x-ray radiation passes through the fuse. After exposure, the x-ray image from the scanning plate is analyzed visually or algorithmically to find internal voids, weak fuses, and evidence of movement after the plastic of the fitting/pipes melted and flowed together. With such, the quality of the fitting is evident without cutting or otherwise destroying the fitting and, therefore, only weak or otherwise compromised fittings need be cut and redone.

An inspection system includes a base, an array of fixtures, and a plurality of sensors or light sources. Each fixture has a first portion rotatably secured to the base and configured to rotate about a yaw axis and a second portion rotatably secured to the first portion and configured to rotate about a pitch axis. Each sensor or light source is secured to one of the fixtures and is configured to direct light at yaw and pitch angles relative to the base.

A bale monitoring system includes an imaging device that is operable to capture a stereoscopic image of a bale. A computing compares the stereoscopic image of the bale to a three-dimensional standard to identify a deviation of the bale from the three-dimensional standard. The computing device may then assign the bale a shape quality score based on the deviation of the bale from the three-dimensional standard. The shape quality score may indicate a magnitude of the deviation of the bale from the three-dimensional standard. Additionally, the stereoscopic image may be analyzed to identify characteristics of the bale, such as a broken wrap material or an improperly formed bale.

A bale monitoring system includes an imaging device that is operable to capture a stereoscopic image of a bale. A computing compares the stereoscopic image of the bale to a three-dimensional standard to identify a deviation of the bale from the three-dimensional standard. The computing device may then assign the bale a shape quality score based on the deviation of the bale from the three-dimensional standard. The shape quality score may indicate a magnitude of the deviation of the bale from the three-dimensional standard. Additionally, the stereoscopic image may be analyzed to identify characteristics of the bale, such as a broken wrap material or an improperly formed bale.

Provided an inspection method for a rotating electric machine, including: a first step of acquiring a first image by imaging a pattern formed on an outer peripheral surface of a retaining ring over an entire circumference of the retaining ring with use of an image pickup element mounted to a non-rotating portion of the rotating electric machine under a state in which the retaining ring is rotated; a second step of acquiring a second image by imaging the pattern over the entire circumference of the retaining ring with use of the image pickup element under the state in which the retaining ring is rotated, the second step being executed after the first step with an operation of the rotating electric machine interposed; and a third step of acquiring a distortion distribution of the retaining ring based on the first image and the second image.

The present disclosure relates to a THz measuring device for measuring a measuring object and a THz measuring method for measuring a measuring object.

Techniques, systems and articles are described for preparing electrical cables for connections to a power grid. In one example, a cable-preparation system includes a tool-head mount configured to couple to a cutting-tool head, wherein the cutting-tool head is configured to receive a first portion of an electrical cable and comprises a plurality of rollers and at least one rotatable cutting tool configured to cut at least one layer of the electrical cable; a cable clamp configured to retain a second portion of the electrical cable; and a guide rail extending from the tool-head mount to the cable clamp parallel to a longitudinal axis of the electrical cable, wherein the guide rail guides an axial movement of the cutting-tool head along the electrical cable as the cutting-tool head cuts the one or more layers of the electrical cable.

Techniques, systems and articles are described for preparing electrical cables for connections to a power grid. In one example, a cable-preparation system includes a tool-head mount configured to couple to a cutting-tool head, wherein the cutting-tool head is configured to receive a first portion of an electrical cable and comprises a plurality of rollers and at least one rotatable cutting tool configured to cut at least one layer of the electrical cable; a cable clamp configured to retain a second portion of the electrical cable; and a guide rail extending from the tool-head mount to the cable clamp parallel to a longitudinal axis of the electrical cable, wherein the guide rail guides an axial movement of the cutting-tool head along the electrical cable as the cutting-tool head cuts the one or more layers of the electrical cable.

The present invention relates to a weld bead inspection apparatus and, more specifically, to a weld bead inspection apparatus capable of precisely inspecting a weld bead. The present invention relates to the weld bead inspection apparatus for inspecting whether a weld bead (20) on a pipe (10) is defective, and disclosed is the weld bead inspection apparatus comprising: a housing (100) encompassing the pipe (10) so as to cover the weld bead (20), and forming a closed inspection space (S) therein; an inspection means (200) provided in the housing (100) so as to confirm the state of the weld bead (20) in the inspection space (S); and a defect determination unit for determining whether the weld bead (20) is defective on the basis of the state of the weld bead (20), having been confirmed through the inspection means (200).