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borescope

[′bȯr‚skōp]

(engineering)

A straight-tube telescope using a mirror or prism, used to visually inspect a cylindrical cavity, such as the cannon bore of artillery weapons for defects of manufacture and erosion caused by firing.

Borescope

A device for examining hidden areas in an existing structure, consisting of a flexible rod of fiber optics; one bundle of fibers carries light to the ends of the fibers, the other bundle is used for viewing or recording the image with a video camera.

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AMA recently published a detailed study of over 180+ pages in its database on 'Borescope Cameras' market covering interesting aspects of market with supporting development scenario ranging from 2013-2025.

Borescope Cameras Market Showing Footprints for Strong Annual Sales

He knew I owned a borescope, so could we take a look at the throat?

COPING WITH COPPER FOULING: With today's barrels, powders, and bore products, copper fouling isn't nearly the time-consuming problem it used to be

With the upgrades to its borescope inspection stations, the metalcaster is better positioned to deliver on its promise of industry-leading customer service.

Iron casting facility improves customer service through visual inspection

Modern borescopes allow us to look deep inside cylinders--and this guide will help you interpret what you see through the viewfinder.

Borescope imaging: getting the inside view

If borescopes can be used to accurately identify and delimit infestations, they will facilitate IPM efforts to be localized, reducing the economic and environmental costs associated with insecticide applications, while maintaining an acceptable level of control.

Borescope-aided inspection may be useful in some drywood termite detection situations

The original borescopes consisted of a rigid or flexible tube with an eyepiece at one end and an objective lens at the other.

Instrument hire boosts inspection efficiency: PWE speaks to Barry Lee, Tooling Coordinator of Monarch Aircraft Engineering, about the instrumentation the airline buys and rents from Ashtead Technology as part of its aircraft test and inspection work

I recently acquired a Hawkeye Borescope from Midway USA, the Classic Slim Kit made by Gradient Lens Corporation (gradientlens.com) located at Rochester NY.

Hawkeye borescope: peeking well inside the crevasses will help diagnose firearm ailments. The Hawkeye borescope lets you do just that

Its products include endoscopes, borescopes, fiberoptic and microoptic systems used for medical procedures.

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Top end specs include high definition video cameras, including borescopes, television screens and audio devices at each end or it could be as simple as a pair of web cams and laptops.

Motor industry targeted by new video technology

The LB24 industrial series is intended for OEM system integration such as lighting for borescopes, fiberscopes and microscopes and can be operated in portable applications using low-voltage battery packs.