Abstract: Method and apparatus for performing eddy current flaw inspection on workpiece material such as steel bar stock. A drive mechanism propels a workpiece longitudinally along a workpiece path. An array of electromagnetic transmitter coils is disposed about the workpiece path. An electromagnetic source energizes the transmitter coils under control of multiplexing circuitry. The multiplexing circuitry and source actuate respective transmitter coils in a predetermined iterative sequence. The sequential actuation induces eddy currents in the workpiece at a succession of locations extending iteratively about the workpiece circumference. Circuitry coupled to multiple, differentially wound sensing coils detects variations in eddy current produced in the workpiece and utilizes these detected variations to produce flaw indicating signals.

Abstract: A radiation energy transmission system including source collimating apparatus and its method of construction for maintaining the intensity of a radiation signal emanating from a radiation source along a narrow signal beam path to provide for long distance transmission of the collimated signal sufficiently above background radiation level to be detected by detector means within the path of the beam and at the same time sufficiently below safe radiation exposure levels so as not to be harmful to personnel in the immediate area of the beam.

Abstract: A radiation energy transmission system including source collimating apparatus and its method of construction for maintaining the intensity of a radiation signal emanating from a radiation source along a narrow signal beam path to provide for long distance transmission of the collimated signal sufficiently above background radiation level to be detected by detector means within the path of the beam and at the same time sufficiently below safe radiation exposure levels so as not to be harmful to personnel in the immediate area of the beam.