CIVA, Improving Inspection Planning Around the World

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Magsoft Corporation is pleased to
announce the release of CIVA V9.2, a semi-analytical based nondestructive
evaluation (NDE) simulation software. CIVA is developed by the CEA in Saclay,
France, and sold, distributed and supported in North America by Magsoft
Corporation. CIVA includes ultrasonic, radiographic and eddy current testing
modules.

CIVA makes it possible to model a variety of different part configurations and
inspection equipment scenarios without purchasing unnecessary hardware or
building expensive physical mock-ups. CIVA is a useful tool for qualifying
processes, verifying part inspectability and optimizing inspection parameters.

CIVA V9.2 builds upon a strong foundation to offer the following improvements:
Ultrasonic Testing Module [UT Module]
-- Phased array : tilted angular scanning in a given direction
-- Phased array : a series of angular scans combining tilt and skew
angles
-- Phased array : dynamic beam focal law displays the beam for each focal
law
-- Phased array: build AVI video of the beam as it scans from one point
to
the next
-- Phased array : global beam displays the cumulative beam over the
entire
scan
-- Anisotropic materials : arrows now indicate the specified orientations
for each volumetric section

Eddy Current Testing Module [ET Module]
-- Insertion of defects into riveted specimens
-- Create a range of solutions incorporating variations in Lift Off
-- Review the difference in responses associated with the different
values
for the Lift Off

Radiographic Testing Module [RT Module]
-- Possibility to define heterogeneous specimens

"We are extremely pleased by the continuous improvement of the CIVA NDE
simulation software from one version to the next. It is obvious that the
development team is dedicated to continuously improving both the functionality
and usability of the software," says Senior Application Engineer Erica
Schumacher of Magsoft Corporation. "It is gratifying to support software that
meets the needs of our nondestructive test (NDT) community, providing them
with a cost effective manner to optimize inspection processes and procedures."

About Magsoft
Magsoft Corporation markets leading CAE simulation tools. These tools are
used by manufacturers to accelerate and manage precise design solutions for
devices such as motors, transformers, actuators, and sensors. Magsoft offers
a range of products and services and has facilities throughout North America
and Asia. News and information are available at www.magsoft-flux.com.

SOURCE Magsoft Corporation

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