Manufacturing engineers use leak testing equipment to verify the integrity of products ranging from tiny medical devices to huge aerospace fuel tanks. However, as the need to increase production rates and reduce costs has increased, the degree of accuracy and sensitivity demanded has become higher. In addition, new materials and new products are creating numerous opportunities and challenges for testing critical components.
Fortunately, new technology is being developed to increase throughput, improve reliability and shorten test cycle times, while addressing market demands for lower cost, simplicity, better resolution and more extensive validation. As a result, more and more components are now being leak tested to ensure product quality.