FOERSTER STATOVISION TCL Eddy Current C-Scan Inspection Software

FOERSTER STATOVISION TCL is an industry-leading inspection and visualization software platform designed to convert raw eddy current testing data into high-resolution, easy-to-interpret C-scans. Working seamlessly with the FOERSTER TCL product family, STATOVISION TCL delivers unprecedented clarity in surface quality assessment, allowing quality engineers and automation operators to precisely localize, evaluate, and document surface defects on critical components.

Innovative C-Scan Surface Quality Visualization

Traditional eddy current inspection displays signal deflections on impedance planes or strip charts, which can be challenging to interpret in complex manufacturing environments. STATOVISION TCL revolutionizes this process by projecting inspection data as continuous, high-definition 2D C-scans. This spatial representation provides an intuitive “digital footprint” of the tested component surface, making cracks, seams, grinding burns, and porosity immediately visible and quantifiable.

Intelligent Pattern Recognition & Geometry Suppression

In modern mass production, complex component contours—such as oil holes, grooves, splines, and shoulder transitions—often produce benign baseline signal variations that can mask real flaws. STATOVISION TCL integrates smart pattern recognition algorithms that selectively suppress interfering geometry signals. By isolating true surface defects from workpiece contours, the system prevents pseudo-rejects and maintains high inspection throughput with maximum test reliability.

Dynamic Clearance Compensation

Liftoff variations and mechanical clearances between the probe and component surface can degrade signal stability. STATOVISION TCL features advanced clearance compensation that learns material-specific distance curves. This compensation can be executed automatically in real time during the production cycle or applied during post-processing analysis, guaranteeing consistent flaw evaluation regardless of minor mechanical tolerances.

AI-Ready Architecture & Future-Proof Automation

Built for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, STATOVISION TCL features a standardized, AI-ready data infrastructure. The generated surface scans can be processed by customer-specific machine learning models and neural networks. This enables automatic classification of defect categories, continuous learning for specialized geometries, and end-to-end integration into automated decision-making pipelines.

Key Benefits

• Intuitive Flaw Localization: High-resolution C-scan imaging transforms complex signals into visual defect maps for rapid decision-making.
• Multi-Channel Scalability: Seamlessly combines up to 4 TCL inspection channels in parallel for multi-zone or multi-probe component testing.
• Intelligent Signal Filtering: Automated suppression of structural and geometric noise reduces false reject rates.
• Real-Time & Post-Processing Analysis: Flexible clearance compensation and offline evaluation allow deep diagnostic reviews without stopping production.
• Complete Quality Traceability: Full documentation and archiving of individual workpiece scans for audits and automotive compliance.
• Seamless Production Integration: Designed for industrial controllers, industrial Ethernet, and automated production cells.

Target Applications

• Automotive powertrain and driveline components (camshafts, crankshafts, valve seats, piston pins, axle pivots).
• Safety-critical steering, braking, and suspension parts (brake discs, shock absorber rods, wheel hubs).
• Bearings, races, precision machined rings, and roller elements.
• Heat-treated, forged, or ground components requiring verification against grinding burns and quench cracks.
• Aerospace precision fasteners, turbine pins, and rotationally symmetrical hardware.

Downloads

FOERSTER STATOVISION TCL Brochure (EN)