Multifect-EC

Multi-frequency Eddy Current Tester for NDE of Components and Materials

l Sorts components into up to 9 groups

l Unique group-mapping for GO/NO-GO testing
l Regression readout of calibrated values
l Single frequency or multiplexed multi-frequency
l Rectangular and Elliptical thresholds
l Support for test automation
l Automatic Setup
l Setup wizard and Ellipse wizard
l Balancing reminder
l Online manual and context sensitive help
l Extensive Data logging and reporting
l Password protected access control

Multifect-EC is an advanced and versatile multi-frequency

multi-channel eddy current comparator for segregation of
metallic components and raw stock. Some typical
applications are:
Sorting of bars or components according to alloy type
Sorting of fasteners according to hardness
Segregation of forgings as per heat-treat condition
Evaluation of gudgeon pins for case-depth
Regression readout of values ( e.g. Hardness )
The system is built around an embedded Pentium processor.
Standard or custom-built automatic sorting mechanisms can
be supplied with the system. Multifect-EC can also come
packaged in a more portable case for field sorting
requirements.
Multifect-EC can test parts at up to 8 frequencies at one go,
thus increasing confidence in the process. This feature can
also help in solving certain problems that cannot be solved
at just one frequency. The setup is completely automatic,
making the system very easy to operate.
Elliptical thresholds enable more natural grouping,
covering the spread in signals due to the inevitable
differences in metallurgical properties within a group.
Conventional rectangular thresholds are also available for
simple single frequency applications.

The ability to map certain

areas to GO and others to
NO-GO is extremely useful

Multifect-EC system with flap-sorter

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Frequency Range
10 Hz to 1MHz
Multiplexed operation
Up to 8 time-slots with 8 frequencies
Signal Gain
0 dB to 86 dB in steps of 0.5 dB
Phase
0 deg to 359 deg in steps of 1 deg
Thresholds
Rectangular: Two vertical, two horizontal
Elliptical: Up to nine elliptical thresholds
Part-in detection
Automatic or external
Test trigger
Automatic or external
Data Storage
Hard Disk
Setup
Manual and Automatic
Screen
TFT LCD
Digital Outputs
GO/NO-GO and group status
Test Automation
External PLC
Data Security
Admin/User level password protection
Test Coils
Rectangular, circular, Probes, custom-built
Printer Supported
PCL-3 compatible parallel port

Multifect-EC displays are quite configurable. This screen shows a

typical single frequency test. Other displays can show tests at four
or eight frequencies at a time. Stored results can also be replayed.

Why Test at Multiple frequencies?

Eddy current response depends on electrical conductivity
and magnetic permeability. Components can be sorted into
desired groups so long as there is difference in either of the
two attributes at some test frequency. If you have more
than two groups, it might just so happen that some can be
separated at one frequency while others might resolve at
another frequency.
In such cases, tests at multiple
frequencies are required. The system tests each part at
several test frequencies, and arrives at the correct grouping
depending on elliptical thresholds set at the various
frequencies.
The system has wizards that setup the test for group sorting
based on showing it several known samples of each group.
If the parts can be sorted at one single frequency, the system
sets itself up accordingly. If multiple frequencies are
required, the system sets up a multiplexed multi-frequency
test and adjusts all elliptical thresholds at each frequency
automatically.
F1

F2

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Tel: +91 20 2605 8060
Fax: +91 20 2605 8070
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Groups A and B are ambiguous at frequency F1, as are A and C at F2.

The system works out correct groups in such cases.

Technofour can offer standard or custom automation

solutions for sorting components or materials.

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