Category Archives: Micro Borescopes

A micro borescope is typically flexible or semi-rigid, these mini borescope instruments are super thin and designed for the absolute smallest inspection access. A micro borescope or mini boroscope is best suited to inspection of small manufactured components such as castings, turbine cooling holes and other Parts with very limited access. Micro borescopes can be as small as 0.5 mm or 0.019 in.

Rigid Borescope used to inspect Piper aircraft wing

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Thomas Donohoe

A 2.7 millimeter rigid borescope is being used to inspect cracks inside of Piper aircraft wings. These cracks need to be inspected per FAA regulations and guidelines. Currently Piper is seeking certification to use visual borescope testing as a method … Continue reading →

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Remote Visual Inspection Tools Defined

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Paul Fitzgerald

• Rigid Borescopes A borescope is not flexible, generally inexpensive and provides a superior image. A rigid borescope, Boroscope or bore scope is an industrial tool best suited to inspection of automotive cylinders, aircraft turbine engine or a rifle bore. … Continue reading →

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Micro Borescopes Inspect Inside Castings and Machined Parts

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Paul Fitzgerald

Micro Borescopes that are 3.0 mm (0.12 in) and smaller in diameter can be used to inspect the interior of castings and machined parts. A micro or mini borescope can actually be as small as 0.35 mm (0.013 in). It … Continue reading →

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