Hidden Identification on Parts: Magnetic Machine-Readable Matrix Symbols

Hidden Identification on Parts: Magnetic Machine-Readable Matrix Symbols

All NASA parts have identification, usually expressed in terms of part number, serial number, and the like. In most cases, this identification is permanently marked directly on the part for tracking throughout its life cycle. NASA has developed a method for reading the matrix symbol through up to 15...

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Hauptverfasser: Schramm, Harry F., Jones, Clyde S., Roxby, Donald L., Teed, James D., Shih, William C. L., Fitzpatrick, Gerald L., Knisely, Craig
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Administration And Management
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Zusammenfassung:All NASA parts have identification, usually expressed in terms of part number, serial number, and the like. In most cases, this identification is permanently marked directly on the part for tracking throughout its life cycle. NASA has developed a method for reading the matrix symbol through up to 15 mils (25 m) of paint (5 or 6 layers). This method of part identification involves coating selected patches on the objects with magnetic materials in matrix symbol patterns and reading the patterns by use of magneto-optical imaging equipment.