MAGNATEST TCL

The FOERSTER MAGNATEST TCL delivers fast, cost-effective, and fully automated magneto-inductive microstructure and material testing for safety-critical components. Designed for seamless inline integration as well as manual benchtop testing, it provides reliable 100% non-destructive sorting at production speeds.

Smart & Efficient Microstructure Testing

In safety-critical manufacturing, material mix-ups and improper heat treatments can lead to substantial financial losses and severe operational hazards. The MAGNATEST TCL solves this challenge by testing magnetic and electrical conductivity properties in real time. Components are passed through encircling coils or spot-checked with specialized probes, comparing test voltages against defined tolerance thresholds in the complex impedance plane to automatically sort compliant and defective parts.

Key Benefits

• Broad Frequency Range: Continuous frequency adjustment from 4 Hz to 20 MHz in 1 Hz increments for fundamental (f1) and harmonic (f3–f11) evaluations.
• High-Speed 100% Inspection: Millisecond cycle times achieve inspection throughput of up to 10 parts per second at 1 kHz, matching demanding automated production lines.
• Innovative Sensor Recognition: An integrated data chip automatically identifies connected sensors and instantly loads calibration parameters, eliminating tedious manual setup.
• Optimized Test Quality: Ultra-compact design allows installation directly in production lines or machinery, keeping sensor cable runs short to minimize electromagnetic interference.
• Intuitive Touch Operation: Modern software interface features setup wizards, password-protected test modes, and real-time visualization via impedance plane and bar graphs.

Target Applications

• Automotive & Transportation: Hardness and case depth verification on shafts, gears, fasteners, ball pins, and steering components.
• Aerospace & Power Generation: Verification of heat treatment compliance, alloy consistency, and structural material integrity.
• Fastener Manufacturing: 100% sorting of heat-treated bolts, rivets, and pins to eliminate material mix-up before shipment.
• Microstructure & Alloy Verification: Distinction of austenite, ferrite, pearlite, cementite, and detection of localized material inhomogeneities.

Compact Design & Seamless Line Integration

Weighing only 0.5 kg with an ultra-slim enclosure, the MAGNATEST TCL fits effortlessly into control cabinets or directly alongside conveyor belts. Digital I/O interfaces and Ethernet connectivity ensure smooth communication with plant PLCs and industrial PCs for automated sorting gates and batch documentation.

Downloads

FOERSTER MAGNATEST TCL Brochure (EN)