Friction Stir Welding
PHASELINK PAUT System for Friction Stir Weld Inspection
An integrated phased array system for automated inspection of friction stir welds.
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PHASELINK
A scalable ultrasonic phased array platform for automated inspection, real-time imaging and custom system integration.
Eintik PHASELINK combines high-performance phased array hardware, fast processing, professional acquisition and analysis software, open development interfaces and multi-host scalability for standard or customized automated ultrasonic inspection systems.
64:128 PRMaximum single-host channel configuration
2 GB/sMaximum data transfer rate
6-axisPosition information input
IP65Rugged water- and dust-resistant enclosure
PHASELINK Product Videos
Automated inspection systems and application results.
These English-language demonstrations cover automated weld, immersion and production-line inspection workflows related to PHASELINK system integration.
Production Line
Automated In-Line Ultrasonic Inspection System for Pultruded Plates
Continuous ultrasonic quality monitoring for composite pultruded plate production.
Immersion C-Scan
PAUT Immersion C-Scan Imaging System
Automated immersion scanning with phased array acquisition and clear C-scan imaging.
Cold Plates
Immersion PAUT Inspection of Cold Plates: Automated Internal Defect Evaluation
High-precision ultrasonic evaluation of internal discontinuities in liquid cooling plates.
Multi-Station Automation
Automated Multi-Station Immersion PAUT C-Scan System for Cold Plates
Gantry-based multi-station inspection designed for higher throughput and transparent reporting.
Cold Plate Welding
PAUT Inspection of Friction Stir Welds in Liquid Cooling Plates
Phased array ultrasonic scanning for leakage-risk and weld-quality evaluation.
Real-Time Imaging
Friction Stir Weld Quality Inspection with Real-Time PAUT Imaging
Real-time phased array imaging for direct visualization and evaluation of weld indications.
System Overview
Efficiency for automated ultrasonic inspection.
The PHASELINK series is designed to maintain rapid, real-time inspection while supporting demanding phased array acquisition and processing. Its professional software provides a flexible path from general-purpose PAUT to fully customized automated systems.
Each host integrates industrial computing, phased array electronics and high-speed networking in a rugged package. This reduces system complexity while preserving the processing capacity required for FMC, TFM and multi-group workflows.
PHASELINK can support water-cooled plates, wind turbine blades, pultruded plates, composites, HDPE pipe, honeycomb bonds, bolts, new-energy batteries, train wheels and axles, and many other production inspection tasks.
- Available in 64:128 PR, 32:128 PR and 32:64 PR configurations
- Up to four PA probes or 128 conventional UT channels and 128 groups
- Up to 8,192 focal laws and 16,384 A-scan points
- 200 MHz digitization and 16-bit acquisition
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports and two HDMI outputs
- Optimized cooling with two internal fans
- Protective rubber option for demanding industrial environments
Multi-Host Integration
Scale from one host to large automated systems.
PHASELINK hosts connect through Ethernet and can be expanded for complex production lines or large inspection cells. Combining hosts increases channel capacity and inspection throughput without changing the core integration approach.
- Scalable from 32:128 or 64:128 PR configurations to multi-host architectures
- Supports large numbers of probes and group settings across the integrated system
- High-speed communication reduces programming effort and inspection cycle time
- Six-axis position input supports encoded automation and coordinated motion
- Parallel host operation accelerates multi-zone and multi-component inspection
Advanced PAUT Modes
Flexible imaging for complex components.
PHASELINK supports advanced setup, acquisition and visualization modes for automated systems and specialized materials.
CAD-based configuration
Import 3D CAD geometry to build inspection configurations around the real component shape.
Real-time defect visualization
Display defect position and size directly within a three-dimensional workpiece model.
High-attenuation weld inspection
Transmit-receive configurations support effective inspection of stainless steel and other highly attenuative weld materials.
Simultaneous inspection groups
Acquire multiple groups at the same time for complex geometries and high-throughput inspection.
Broad array compatibility
Use linear arrays, dual-linear arrays, dual-matrix arrays, daisy arrays, annular arrays, flexible probes and custom arrays.
Optional total focusing
Full-matrix acquisition and total focusing can be configured for high-resolution imaging and algorithm development.
Imaging and Automation Software
Control, analyze, retrieve and report.
Standard imaging modules cover common inspection tasks, while open interfaces support custom software and fully automated system integration.
Automation interfaceInterfaces are available for integrating PHASELINK with complete automated inspection solutions.
Real-time data serverRetrieve live inspection data for centralized processing, visualization or production monitoring.
Platform independenceDevelopment interfaces are designed to remain independent of programming language, operating system and host computer.
Complete real-time controlControl gain, TCG, gates, alarms, encoders and other acquisition parameters during inspection.
Quantitative defect analysisUltrasonic propagation and signal-processing tools support accurate sizing and characterization of identified indications.
Traceable data managementStore raw data, analysis results and inspection parameters in a clear, searchable and backed-up structure.
Custom reportsGenerate detailed PDF or Word reports with inspection information, methods, results, defect assessments, logos and signatures.
Application modulesUse standard imaging modules for common tasks or build dedicated workflows through the software development interface.
PHASELINK SDK
Open interfaces for research and custom development.
The PHASELINK SDK is a secondary-development toolkit created specifically for the PHASELINK ultrasonic phased array platform. It opens the interfaces required to build automated inspection applications around the hardware.
Developers can acquire and export full-matrix FMC data for imaging-algorithm research, access phased array and TFM data formats, export inspection data to Excel, and analyze data with MATLAB or other specialist tools.
Open FMC acquisition and export
PAUT and TFM data-format access
Excel and MATLAB analysis workflows
Acquisition, processing and system control
Application Scenarios
Coverage across core industrial sectors.
PHASELINK is designed for automated or integrated inspection in aerospace, transportation, manufacturing, energy and pipeline applications.
Aerospace and defense
- Aircraft skin damage and corrosion
- Landing gear and fastener holes
- Fuselage composites and honeycomb structures
- Bolts, rivets and engine fan blades
- Friction stir welds
Transportation
- Train wheels and wheelsets
- Railway axles
- High-speed rail track
- Automotive brake discs
- New-energy battery components
Metal manufacturing
- Heavy forgings
- Tubes and pipes
- Flat plate and bar products
- Brazed water-cooled plates
- Pultruded and composite panels
Oil and gas
- Welds, including austenitic alloys
- Corrosion imaging
- AUT weld and corrosion inspection on transmission pipelines
- TKY welds
- PE pipe electrofusion and butt-fusion joints
Inspection Results
Imaging and data-analysis examples.
Representative results from production components and SDK workflows show how PHASELINK data can support automated decision-making.
Architecture Highlights
Performance built around real-time acquisition.
High transfer bandwidth, dynamic range, low-loss electronics and integrated computing support responsive PAUT, FMC and TFM workflows.
High-bandwidth DDR processingThe manufacturer's product material references up to 300 Gb of DDR bandwidth for smooth real-time TFM operation.
16-bit acquisitionHigh dynamic range preserves inspection detail, with digitization specified up to 200 MHz.
Low-loss electronicsProprietary transmit and receive circuits are designed for a high signal-to-noise ratio.
Focal-law calculationBuilt-in calculation supports simulated sound-field distribution and advanced setup development.
High-voltage pulsingUp to +/-100 V output supports both precision components and larger workpieces.
Fast FMC transferData acquisition and transfer rates reach up to 2 GB/s.
Synchronized channel hardware32- and 64-channel PA apertures with up to 128 receive channels support matrix and dual-matrix applications.
Parallel host operationNetworked PHASELINK units can be combined for large automated inspection systems.
Technical Specifications
PHASELINK hardware configurations.
Specifications can be customized for the inspection system. Final configuration should be confirmed against probe, scanner, encoder, software and automation requirements.
Configuration comparison
| Specification | PHASELINK 64:128 PR | PHASELINK 32:64 / 32:128 PR |
|---|---|---|
| Channel configuration | 64:128 PR | 32:64 PR or 32:128 PR |
| Bandwidth | 0.4-25 MHz | 0.4-18 MHz |
| Gain | 0-90 dB, upgradeable to 120 dB | 0-80 dB, upgradeable to 120 dB |
| Maximum PRF | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Maximum transfer rate | 2 GB/s | 2 GB/s |
| Digitization rate | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Focal laws | 8,192 | 8,192 |
Common instrument specifications
| Weight | 4.5 kg with protective rubber; 4.0 kg without protective rubber |
| Dimensions | 232 x 185 x 107 mm without protective rubber; 252 x 204 x 128 mm with protective rubber |
| Cooling | Two internal fans |
| Probe / group capacity | Upgradeable to four PA probes or 128 conventional UT channels and 128 groups |
| Acquisition resolution | 16 bit |
| A-scan amplitude | Up to 1600% |
| Maximum A-scan points | 16,384 |
| Pulse voltage | Up to +/-100 V |
| Pulse width | 20-1,250 ns |
| Pulse shape | Negative, positive or bipolar square wave |
| Averaging | Up to 64 |
| Focusing | Depth, sound path or projection |
| Integrated industrial computer | Included |
| Network | Two Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| Video output | Two HDMI outputs |
| Protection | IP65 water- and dust-resistant enclosure |
| Position input | Six-axis position information |
Standard delivery and options
Standard package
PHASELINK phased array instrument, power cable, printed Quick Start Guide, latest PHASELINK software, hard transport case, calibration certificate and USB drive containing the user manual.
Optional capability
FMC / TFM total focusing functionality and system-specific customization are available according to the inspection application.
Management-system certifications
Product manufacturing is covered by ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management-system certifications.
Configuration notice
Specifications are subject to system customization and product development. Confirm the final hardware, software and performance requirements with TRX before ordering.
Automated NDT Systems
Build a PHASELINK inspection system with TRX.
Share the component, material, inspection cycle, channel count, motion axes and data requirements so we can help configure the hosts, probes, scanners and software.