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How a Borescope Inspection of Aircraft Turbines Works

Modern-day flight is a wonder of engineering. However, even with current advances in technology, the science behind flight isn’t perfect. As a result, it takes dedicated professionals to take care of the crafts that are essential to moving people and goods across vast distances. Though a mystery to most of us, mechanics have no trouble […] read more…

Causes of Carbon Deposits in Aircraft Piston Engines

Combustion engines are powerful pieces of technology that have served humankind well. However, they are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. Older machines especially run the risk of burning fuel less efficiently and more messily. Even newer engines are not free from the same issues as less advanced engines. All combustion engines gather […] read more…

Luxxor® LXC HD Camera

Gradient Lens is proud to introduce the brand new Luxxor® LXC HD CCD Camera. The LXC is a 1/2.9” HD 1.4 MP Camera with an IMX6 image processor that delivers crisp, clear video and still images. The LXC camera can be used with any of our Hawkeye Rigid or Flexible Borescopes, as well as most […] read more…

How To Conduct a Proper Inspection of a Firearm

Owning a firearm is a lot of responsibility—not only to your safety and those around you, but also to the gun itself. Firearms are intricate mechanical puzzles with many moving parts. As such, they must be maintained and cared for to keep them functional and safe. Knowing how to conduct a proper inspection on a firearm is […] read more…

What Is a Videoscope and What Is It Used For?

Since its debut in the 1960s, the borescope has come a long way. Nowadays there are three distinct types commonly found on the market: rigid, flexible, and video borescopes. Immediately they may seem similar which prompts people too often as us, “What is a videoscope and what is it used for?” Anyone familiar with a […] read more…