The Software Spotchecker; Overview - GE SpotChecker Operating Manual

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3.2 The software SpotChecker

Overview

The software SpotChecker is used for recording in-
spection results from ultrasonically inspected spot
welds, e.g. within the automotive industry. In addition,
results of destructive/nondestructive inspections can
also be documented. The software consists of sev-
eral modules and can therefore be adapted to special
application requirements. The modular design of the
software enables to realize the most different inspec-
tion philosophies:
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Mobile single-station system
(one or several users)
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Stationary single-station system
(one or several users)
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Mobile multi-station system (network) with or with-
out host computer interface
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Stationary multi-station system (network) with or
without host computer interface
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The basic version already offers various possibilities
for inspection, evaluation, documentation and (statis-
tical) further processing of inspection-relevant data.
The basic version was developed in cooperation with
the automotive industry, and it is especially suitable
for use within the production (e.g. body shell construc-
tion) and for quality assurance purposes. The access
to the various program functions is only possible using
the specifi cally assigned passwords for inspectors and
methods engineers/inspection planners.
SpotChecker is a database program especially devel-
oped for the automated implementation and evaluation
as well as documentation of spot weld inspections.
SpotChecker stores and manages inspection results
and helps you with the evaluation of echo displays.
For this purpose, you have a large choice of detailed
fl aw classifi cations directly at your disposal (for ex-
ample loose or burnt spot weld, bad through-welding,
inadequate nugget diameter).
You can create inspection plans containing detailed
descriptions of the spot weld location, material data,
test sketches and complete instrument settings of the
test system. All you have to do is to select predefi ned
inspection plans in the inspection mode, and you can
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The software SpotChecker

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