Krautkrämer RokStar
Krautkrämer RokStar is a hybrid ultrasonic testing machine combining the dimensional control of cartesian gantry systems with the flexibility of articulating robot solutions.
Krautkrämer RokStar’s unique design guarantees enhanced stability during scanner movement. The scanner rides on two steel beams in the primary X direction. All other axes are interpolating indexed axes. For scans of complex 3D parts, the machine uses an additional trigger axis to ensure equidistant data acquisition through the entire scan path. Individual testing mechanics designs and options like turntable, defect markers, customized tool sets etc. are available to accommodate different part inspection requirements.
The ultrasonic instrumentation used in the RokStar system is based on Waygate Technologies’ modular digital flaw detector platform providing extreme flexibility in channel count and inspection setup.
Highlights
Benefits
- Market leading accuracy
- Outstanding reliability
- Highest productivity
- High versatility
- 40+ years’ experience
- 50+ installations worldwide
Features
- Most accurate test mechanics in the market using low tolerance components made of stainless steel
- Water filter system which uses many different filter techniques for all relevant impurities
- Multitude of modular UT electronics available
- Patented Reverse Phasing Contour Adaptation (RPCA)
- ALOK data compression
- Digital interfaces to Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Local service support incl. global Tech-Support Team, remote service and tailor-made service agreements
Applications
- Flexible answers for all application needs with our special tool sets
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The robust test mechanics are considered the most accurate test mechanics in the market using low tolerance components made of stainless steel to ensure maximum precision, even for the inspection of large parts. The water filter system uses many different filter techniques for all relevant impurities. It thereby guarantees high-quality coupling water for every test application and facilitates the best results.
A multitude of modular UT electronics is available, ranging from high-precision single-channel applications to external high-performance transmitters as well as multi-channel phased array packages for critical application needs and highest test speed requirements.
Pulse Echo and Through Transmission Inspection capabilities are available individually but also in combination to maximize productivity.
With more than 40 years of experience in automated industrial inspection of aerospace parts and a large installed base around the globe, Waygate Technologies is a trusted partner in aerospace material testing. Our experts work closely with our customers to tackle any challenge – from choosing the best overall inspection line set up to customized solutions for specific inspection tasks.
Many customers operate multiple machines, having placed their trust in Rokstar for decades. The system is well established in the market because of its proven productivity and performance.
Krautkrämer RokStar’s unique design guarantees enhanced stability during scanner movement. The scanner rides on two steel beams in the primary X direction. All other axes are interpolating indexed axes. For scans of complex 3D parts, the machine uses an additional trigger axis to ensure equidistant data acquisition through the entire scan path. Individual testing mechanics designs and options like turntable, defect markers, customized tool sets etc. are availably to accommodate different part inspection requirements.
- High performance mechanics “Made in Germany”
- Geometry teach-in from CAD models, laser metrology and manual methods
- Patented Reverse Phasing Contour Adaptation (RPCA)
- ALOK data compression
- 1 software to cover scan plan set-up & data evaluation
- Data analysis to main aerospace manufacturing standards
- Digital interfaces to Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Compliant to main aerospace manufacturing standards
- UT instruments compliant to all relevant NDT standards
- On site UT instrument certification with our CERT-2 system
- Local service support incl. global Tech-Support Team
Dual frequency inspection in a single pass using Waygate Technologies annular ultrasonic transducer design, achieving twice the throughput of conventional single channel squirters.
Waygate Technologies patented phased array squirters provide up to a 15 mm wide scan area in a single pass.
Provides Pulse Echo inspection with up to a 86 mm track width in a single pass. Geometrical variations within the test part are compensated by Waygate Technologies patented RPCA (Reverse Phasing Contour Adaptation) method.
Inspects concave (inner) radii in a single scan track/path. Geometrical variations within the test part are compensated by Waygate Technologies patented RPCA (Reverse Phasing Contour Adaptation) method.
Inspects convex (outer) radii in a single scan track/path. Geometrical variations within the test part are compensated by Waygate Technologies patented RPCA (Reverse Phasing Contour Adaptation) method.
Allows access to narrow passages to facilitate TTU inspection with an additional rotational axis at the end of the extender and miniature squirter nozzle.
Provides Pulse Echo inspection of the stringer web of T-shaped stringers or variations of it typically in a single pass at 100% coverage using a phased array probe with up to 128 elements.
