1) The document discusses how Olympus' IPLEX G series videoscopes can help the automotive industry perform remote visual inspections using ultraviolet light to detect issues invisible to the naked eye like cracks, leaks, and coating defects. 2) Key applications discussed include fluorescent penetrant inspection of cast parts, detecting oil leaks, inspecting turbo chargers and antirust coatings, and identifying water ingress. 3) The IPLEX G series videoscopes offer portability, durable designs, interchangeable UV light sources that meet industry standards, and image capture capabilities that allow inspectors to work efficiently.

1. See the Invisible with Ultraviolet Inspection
Expand Your Inspection Capabilities using IPLEX® G Series Videoscopes
Guan-Lu Zhang | November 07, 2018
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2. Agenda
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1 Why Remote Visual Inspection?
2 UV Inspection Overview
3 UV Inspection in the Automotive Industry
4 Industry Standard for UV Inspection
5 Olympus UV Inspection Solution: IPLEX G Series Industrial Videoscopes
6 Summary

3. Why Remote Visual Inspection (RVI)?
Quality = Safety
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4. UV Inspection Overview
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Visible Spectrum

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Visible Spectrum
UV light reveals:
• Hairline cracks
• Surface porosity
• Gaps or leaks
• Fatigue cracks

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How It Works: Application of Fluorescent Penetrant
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Clean the
surface
Apply
penetrant
dye
Remove
any debris
Remove excess
penetrant dye
Apply
developer
Allow time for
development

7. § Engine
§ Drive
§ Chassis
§ Exhaust
§ Fuel
§ Body
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Automotive Modules
Body
Suspension
Breaking system
Transmission system
Wheels & tires
Differential gear
Steering unit
Engine§ Interior unit
§ Electric unit
§ Software
RVI

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Engine Block: From Casting to Machining

9. 1. Fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) on cast parts such as the engine block, valve wells, crank arms, piston
heads, etc.
2. Chassis antirust coating inspection
3. Interior inspection during water ingress testing
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Typical UV Applications in the Automotive Industry

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One of Many FPI Industry Standards
ASTM E1417/E1417M-16
STANDARD PRACTICE FOR LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING
§ The revised ASTM Standard states that the equipment must be capable of irradiance of 1000 µW per cm² at no
specified distance.
§ The typically small diameter of videoscopes significantly limits the amount of UV light output, so shorter distances are
required to produce the same irradiance.
American Society for
Testing and Materials

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Olympus RVI Solutions for the Automotive Industry
Portability
Imagequality
IPLEX NX
IPLEX GX/GT
IPLEX G Lite
Series C
IPLEX TX

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Olympus UV Inspection Solution: IPLEX® G Series Videoscopes
IPLEX GX/GT
Interchangeable scope unit for versatility and reduced repair downtime
High-quality image and UV capability for inspection reliability and job efficiency
IPLEX G Lite
Ultra-portable design for job efficiency and reduced fatigue
High-quality image and UV capability for inspection reliability and job efficiency

13. PEAK WAVELENGTH: 365 nm
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IPLEX G Series: UV Solution
6 mm scope: 16.5 mm (0.65 in.) 4 mm scope: 1.27 mm (0.05 in.)
IPLEX GX/GT WORKING DISTANCES TO ACHIEVE 1000 μW/cm2
WITH DIRECT VIEW TIP ADAPTORS:
IPLEX G LITE WORKING DISTANCE TO ACHIEVE 1000 μW/cm2
WITH DIRECT VIEW TIP ADAPTORS:
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6 mm scope: 5.08 mm (0.2 in.)

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Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
TARGET: ALL PARTS, ESPECIALLY CAST COMPONENTS
To detect hairline cracks otherwise invisible in white light
Issues
Difficult to detect fine cracks that may be critical for quality and safety
Location of fine cracks may be inaccessible after assembly or machining
Solution
IPLEX G Lite and GX/GT videoscopes feature interchangeable UV light sources
that can be easily switched on site
Bright LED illumination and user-friendly interface enable fast documentation

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Oil Leakage Detection
TARGET: ENGINE/SEALS
To detect oil leakage otherwise invisible in white light
Issues
Difficult to see thin film of oil as it may appear as transparent
Difficult to see the origin of leakage also because of transparency
Solution
IPLEX G Lite and GX/GT videoscopes feature interchangeable UV light sources
that can be easily switched on site
Bright LED illumination and user-friendly interface enable fast documentation

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Turbo Charger Inspection
TARGET: HOUSING OF TURBO CHARGER
To detect porosity and cracking from the casting/machining process
Issues
Difficult to see inside of tight and complex spaces
Rough surfaces can damage videoscope insertion tubes
Solution
IPLEX G Lite and GX/GT insertion tubes can be easily maneuvered in tight
spaces
Tungsten outer layer of insertion tube and IP65/MIL-STD design makes
IPLEX G Lite and GX/GT videoscopes more durable

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Antirust Coating Inspection
TARGET: BODY, CHASSIS
Check coating condition to ensure the antirust durability
Issues
Difficult to check with the human eye because the coating is in
areas that are inaccessible
Difficult to distinguish the coating from the base material because they are
similar in color
Solution
IPLEX G Lite videoscope has excellent color reproducibility—defects in the
coating can be seen clearly and easily
For fluorescent coatings, the IPLEX G Lite videoscope has an interchangeable
UV light source

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Water Ingress Inspection
TARGET: BODY
To detect water leaks inside the vehicle
Issues
Difficult to detect small traces of water ingress with white light
Water leaks can be in small, tight spaces; for example, between the door and
frame
Solution
IPLEX G Lite and GX/GT videoscopes feature interchangeable UV light sources
that can be easily switched on site
IPLEX G Lite and GX/GT videoscopes are water-splash resistant according to
IP65/MIL-STD ratings

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Olympus RVI UV Inspection Solutions — Summary
Clear images provided by IPLEX G series videoscopes contribute to improving automobile production quality and
overall safety.
The insertion tube’s protective tungsten outer layer and the IP65/MIL-STD design of IPLEX G Lite and GX/GT
videoscopes makes them rugged and durable.
Advanced video/image capture and share features enable inspectors to work efficiently and collaboratively.
IPLEX G series videoscopes feature an interchangeable UV light source that meets the ASTM industry standard.

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