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Internal Inspection of Components

Internal inspection of automotive components during manufacture

Engines, powertrains and bodywork within the automotive industry require vigorous inspection during and post-manufacture. With precision and accuracy at the industry’s core, automotive manufacturers must invest in the best metrology tools to ensurethorough inspections are carried out, even on hard-to-reach parts. Engines and powertrains are extremely complex, with many individual components, most hidden deep within the engine itself. Non-destructive testing is essential, eliminating the need to dismantle parts which could cause unnecessarydamage.

Internal inspection of automotive components during manufacture
Using remote visual inspection tools within the automotive industry

Using remote visual inspection tools within the automotive industry


A borescope or videoscope is a very useful inspection device for identifying defects inside engines/powertrains and bodywork that are difficult or impossible to see with the naked eye, the Hawkeye borescopes provide the best choice of products, depending on the component’s geometry.

Rigid Borescopes: The Pro Hardy is ideal for straight line inspection paths offering superior image clarity and are very durable suitable for factory use.

Flexible Borescopes: The Pro-Flexible is a flexible borescope available in different diameter with 4 way articulation, durable with very bright illumination.

Video Borescopes: The Q2 Video Borescope is one of the most advanced systems and feature miniature camera(s) at the tip transmitting live video to a screen with the ability to capture and store images. 

Borescopes are part of the range of non-destructive testing (NDT) products that allow internal inspection with damage or disassembly and provide a fast and direct way to visually inspect a component.

Don’t let hidden defects compromise your quality. Contact us today for a consultation and a live demonstration to see how our Hawkeye non-destructive inspection tools.

Hawkeye Q2 HD Video Borescope

The Q2 video borescope is a budget-friendly videoscope for industry professionals. Offering 4-way joystick articulation, the HD videoscope provides clear cut image and video capture, as well as boasting 4-hour battery life and a compact, portable and durable design.

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Hawkeye Q2 HD Video Borescope

The Optimax team with their extensive knowledge and expertise, have proven themselves to be the ideal partner for independent, candid advice. They are a company we can trust to support our metrology and visual inspection needs whether we are purchasing equipment or developing specific metrology instruments for our applications. Their experience and methodical attention to detail mean the outcomes we achieve support our testing requirements.

Dr Andrew Johnson, Assistant Director, RandA

Optimax are a trusted partner! We have been working in partnership with Optimax for several years, to supply us with inspection solutions, service, and onsite calibration to UKAS standards. Their knowledge and expertise is exceptional, they provide honest, independent advice. Optimax are quick to provide options and solutions for our inspection requirements. They work hard to deliver a solution that 100% fits the application rather than just supplying a product. Optimax work with us to ensure we achieve our inspection objectives – they are one of the first companies I turn to.

Bruce Daggett, Senior Aerospace Weston, Inspection Team Leader

For over 14 years Optimax has been providing us with inspection equipment, service and most importantly expertise. We need suppliers that can go the extra mile in looking specifically at our application and then providing a suitable and sometimes bespoke solution, and this is where Optimax have really made a difference

John Harris, Director, Nevo Developments

Optimax have an extensive product range that was very attractive to us. They took the time to understand my requirements and align a solution that fitted into my manufacturing processes. They were very knowledgeable and friendly, I found the virtual demonstration extremely helpful. The outcome of the project has been very successful and performs above expectations. I would definitely recommend Optimax.

Adam Kowalcyck, Quality Engineer, Federal Mogul Coventry