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Here is a list of frequently asked questions relating to borescopes and fiberscope equipment. Please call us if you can't find your question listed, we will be more than happy to assist!
EM41086 - What is the difference between a rigid borescope and a flexible fiberscope?

A rigid borescope uses solid glass optics in a row (or a solid lens like pencil lead) to transmit the image from the distal or working end (your target) to the eyepiece or attached CCD. Fibersco...
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EM41087 - Which style borescope is best for me?

Rigid and semi-rigid borescopes are used when there is a straight path to your target. Since the optics are surrounded by a stainless steel tube they can not navigate corners or bends. Flexible... More
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EM41088 - Which borescope style gives me the best optical resolution?

When feasible for your inspection criteria, rigid borescopes give you the best optical quality when compared to fiberscopes. Video probes give you the best quality in the flexible borescope design w... More
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EM41089 - What is the difference between a fiberscope and a video probe?

A fiberscope (both flexible and semi-rigid designs) use coherent image guides or bundles much like tiny strands of spaghetti to transmit the image from the distal or working end (your target) to the...
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EM41090 - Is illumination included in a borescope?

Yes, almost all of the time the illumination is included. Illumination is carried from the light source through a given diameter of fibers, much like the ones used for image transmission except it d... More
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EM41091 - When would I use a semi-rigid borescope instead of a rigid borescope?

Semi-rigid borescopes are a great option for tasks where you have the same tip to target distance over and over. Tip to target distance is how far the target is away from the end of your borescope... More
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EM41092 - What is a detachable design and how does it differ from a standard body design?

A detachable design borescope is one where the front end can be removed. This revolutionary design has allowed users to instantly switch between front ends to obtain a different direction of view or...
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EM41093 - What if I can’t find the borescope I want, can you build me a custom?

Yes, we have extensive experience in building custom borescopes. A custom borescope is one that is in any way different from a standard product. Simple examples would be a narrow or wide field of v...
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EM41094 - Are custom borescopes more expensive?

Not usually. Depending upon the differences from the standard, custom borescopes sometimes don’t increase at all in price. Keep in mind, the more from the standard product you deviate, the more it...
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EM41095 - What is the smallest borescope you can build?

Our standard product line includes diameters down to 1/2mm or 0.019-inches. We have done smaller but these require illumination from a different angle or along side... More
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EM41096 - How much heat can borescopes withstand?

Typical borescopes can withstand up to 200F for short durations (minutes, not hours). We have extensive experience in high temperature borescopes using air or water to cool them. Check out our cust...
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EM41097 - Can I get a demonstration?

In many cases on-site demonstrations are available. With our extensive product line we sometimes won’t have exactly what you want to see but a very good representation of the image quality and const... More
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EM41098 - What happens if I break a borescope or fiberscope?

Borescopes and fiberscopes break. This is one of the most frustrating events because it usually happens at the most inopportune time. We can fix any borescope or fiberscope. Simply call us and arr... More
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