VeeScan

Key advantages

• User friendly, easy initial setup with “Teach & Learn” and “Save & Recall”.
• Versatile – tests wheels from helicopter nose wheels to A380 main wheels.
• Flexible – scans whole wheels in either direction.
• Simple PDF reporting that can be printed, stored or viewed over your network.
• Heavy-duty aluminium extrusion construction.
• Easy servicing using standard, branded automation components such as Schneider Electric.
• Remote diagnostics via the Internet.

Overview

The VeeScan is built for busy wheel shops. It scans every wheel the same way, makes a PDF report, and works with a wide choice of probes, so each wheel shop can match it to its workload.

System design

• Eddy current – uses the ETher NDE AeroCheck+ aerospace flaw detector, protected behind a clear polycarbonate cover and easily removed for other tasks.
• Rotating table – Teflon covered with three self-adapting grip pins for rapid change-over between wheel types; three open sides for easy loading.
• Roller tray – rubber coated stainless steel rolls ease wheel movement and integrate with conveyor lines.
• Calibration – removable dynamic calibration standard at the front of the machine.
• Control panel – programs the inspection and exports a PDF report including all relevant parameters; mounted on a pivot arm or as a standalone height-adjustable stand.

Benefits

• Flexibility – two-axis bi-directional scanning means both halves of a wheel up to 470mm (18.5”) high can be inspected at the same time.
• Speed & reliability – automated inspection is much faster than manual while ensuring 100% coverage of the required area.
• Safety – optional separate control stand with dual push-button start keeps the operator away from the rotating wheel, plus a field-proven wheel clamping system.