Is the component internally sound?
MQS capability
Digital Radiography and CT
What it helps establish
Internal condition of fuzes, shells and ammunition without destructive sectioning.
Defense and Securities
Custom requirements. Engineered solution.
See Inside. Test Function. Prove Readiness.
MQS combines industrial X-ray inspection with custom Automated Test Equipments to help defence manufacturers verify both internal integrity and functional performance across fuzes, ammunition and mission critical assemblies.
Talk to an EngineerIndustry overview
Two Questions. One Engineering Partner.
Defence quality cannot be reduced to one inspection method. Some risks are hidden inside the component. Others appear only when the assembly is powered, actuated or tested in sequence. MQS addresses both.
Does the assembly function as intended?
MQS capability
Automated Test Equipments
What it helps establish
Electrical, electronic and electromechanical performance, fault diagnosis and final functional verification.
What defence programs need
Defence Programs Need More Than a Standard Machine.
Repeatable inspection of components with different geometries, calibres and internal configurations.
Automation that reduces operator dependence while supporting higher throughput and consistent execution.
Functional verification of assemblies and subsystems during design, production, integration and maintenance.
Traceable test and inspection outputs that support engineering review and quality records.
Engineering flexibility when an off the shelf inspection or test system does not fit the requirement.
Capability pillars
Four Defence Capability Pillars.
The capabilities are complementary. X-ray and CT reveal internal condition. Automated Test Equipments verify function and performance. Together, they support a broader verification strategy for defence manufacturing.
01
Fuze Inspection Systems
Custom built indigenous digital radiography systems for electronic and mechanical fuzes, including automated configurations and swivel mechanisms for faster inspection cycles.
02
Shell & Ammunition Inspection
Digital X-ray systems for ammunition of different calibres, with automated handling, shell rotation, indexing and configurable inspection presets.
03
Automated Test Equipments
Custom functional test systems for critical defence assemblies and subsystems where standard test equipment cannot meet the test objective or interface requirement.
04
MQS.VIGIL
Portable, battery-powered real-time X-ray viewing for rapid stand-off inspection in security, tactical and field environments.
Fuze Inspection Systems
See Inside the Fuze. Inspect with Repeatability.
MQS has developed custom built indigenous fuze inspection systems for digital radiography of electronic and mechanical fuzes. The platform can be engineered around the fuze geometry, required X-ray configuration and inspection workflow.
Electronic & Mechanical Fuzes
Digital radiography for internal inspection without cutting or dismantling the fuze.
Automated Handling
Selected systems use a swivel mechanism to improve cycle time and support higher productivity.
Custom Configuration
Cabinet and manipulator architecture can be customized to suit the user requirement and selected source configuration.
Where it fits: artillery fuze and multi model hand grenade inspection requirements where repeatability, automation and internal visibility are important.
Shell & Ammunition Inspection
Different Calibres. One Engineered Inspection Workflow.
MQS develops X-ray inspection solutions for ammunition across different calibres, with the system architecture selected according to shell size, material thickness, inspection depth and production requirement.
The solutions can be supplied in two broad configurations: cabinet based systems for suitable shell sizes and energy ranges, and LINAC based systems installed in shielded bunkers for larger, denser or higher penetration applications. MQS systems can also incorporate automated handling, shell rotation, indexing and preset inspection sequences to support repeatable inspection across different diameters and production workflows.
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LINAC based Digital Radiography
For Large Calibre and High Penetration Applications.
Where conventional cabinet based X-ray is not sufficient, MQS can engineer LINAC based Digital Radiography systems in shielded bunkers for high penetration inspection of large calibre ammunition. The LINAC solution is designed for high throughput inspection and traceability of 155 mm shells.
Dual Station Architecture
One station is used for X-raying while the second station supports shell rotation and indexing.
Preset Inspection Sequences
Configured presets can automate the inspection sequence for shells of different diameters.
Configurable X-ray Range
Source options from 160 kV through 450 kV, with high energy configurations from 2 MeV to 6 MeV for applications that need greater penetration.
Engineered Around the Ammunition Requirement.
The final system is not limited to a single fixed configuration. Source, detector, cabinet and manipulator choices can be matched to the user requirement, allowing MQS to start with proven architectures and configure the inspection system around the application.
How the system supports the application
Digital Radiography / CT analysis
Provides internal visibility and analysis without destructive sectioning.
Rotation & indexing
Presents the shell through controlled orientations for repeatable inspection.
Configurable cabinet & manipulator
Supports adaptation to component size, handling and inspection workflow.
100% duty cycle source configurations
Supports repeated or production oriented inspection workflows where the selected source is configured accordingly.
Where Automated Test Equipments fit
Verifying Function, Not Just Internal Integrity.
Automated Test Equipments complement MQS’s X-ray and CT inspection capabilities by verifying how critical defence assemblies and systems perform and function. While X-ray inspection reveals what is happening inside a component, ATE is used to test electrical, electronic, electromechanical and functional performance during design, production, integration and maintenance.
MQS develops customized ATE for applications where standard test equipment cannot address the complete requirement. These systems can support fault diagnosis, functional verification, production testing and final acceptance of critical assemblies, while reducing dependence on manual testing and improving repeatability. MQS has more than 25 years of experience developing customized test equipment for defence applications, including missile assemblies, missile launchers, fuzes, propellants, ignitors, missiles and torpedoes.
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X-ray Verifies What Is Inside. ATE Verifies What It Does.
Typical defence test applications
Anti tank missile launcher tester
Application
Final testing during assembly and pre firing
What is verified
Functional test, response time and launch mechanism.
Spin test equipment
Application
Validation of a mechanical fuze
What is verified
Shutter assembly opening time and speed.
Wire spool unwinding test setup
Application
Missile wire spool performance while unwinding
What is verified
Resistance and tension measurement at high speed.
Gyro test rack
Application
Inner gimbal of a gyro used in an anti tank missile
What is verified
Drift parameters and gyro stabilization rate.
Torpedo tester
Application
Final testing and integration stage testing
What is verified
Functional verification of the torpedo and sub assemblies.
Wire harness tester
Application
Critical airborne wire harness
What is verified
Continuity, isolation resistance and insulation strength.
Two ATE architectures
Microcontroller based
Embedded test system with customized interface, display and optional reporting.
PC based
Software driven system using analog and digital measurement sources for high speed testing, real time acquisition and visualization.
Application engineering
From Requirement to Engineered Solution.
MQS starts with the defence requirement first, then engineers the inspection or test architecture around it. The goal is technical fit, repeatability and long term usability, not forcing the application into a fixed catalogue configuration.
Requirement
Component, interface, material, geometry
Verification objective
Internal integrity, functional test, fault diagnosis or both
Architecture
X-ray/CT source, detector, manipulator or ATE measurement architecture
Automation & software
Handling, controls, fixtures, sequences, analysis and reporting
Engineered system
A standard platform where suitable, or a custom engineered configuration
Indigenous engineering
Indigenous Engineering. Premium by Design.
For MQS, indigenization means engineering ownership and the ability to configure the system around the mission requirement. It brings together X-ray integration, electronics, electrical engineering, instrumentation, mechanics, software and automation so the final solution can be adapted, supported and evolved without reducing the requirement to a lowest cost substitute.
Standard where it works. Custom where it matters.
Proven architectures provide a strong starting point. When the requirement changes in geometry, penetration, manipulation, test interface, automation, software or reporting, MQS can engineer the configuration around the application.
ATE design attributes
Built for Defence Applications.
Maintainable Architecture
COTS modules can be used to support operation and maintainability.
Upgradeable by Design
Flexible architecture can be developed for future requirement changes.
Lower Operator Dependence
Automation can reduce reliance on manual skill and improve repeatability.
Self Test & Diagnostics
ATE can include self test during startup.
Rugged / Portable Options
Portable or battery operated configurations can be considered depending on the usage environment.
Defence Requirement Alignment
ATE can be designed to meet stringent defence requirements such as JSS 55555 where applicable.
Reporting & Storage
Custom reports and built in storage can preserve large numbers of test results.
User Configurable Conditions
Test conditions can be preset or made configurable to match the test procedure.
Capability map
One Defence Program. Multiple Verification Needs.
A defence program may need internal inspection, functional testing, or both. The capability map below shows how the three MQS pillars can support different verification questions.
X-ray inspection · Is it sound?
Electronic / mechanical fuzes
Fuze Inspection SystemDigital radiography of internal construction and assembly condition.
Artillery shells / ammunition
Shell & Ammunition InspectionAutomated X-ray inspection with rotation and indexing.
Field and stand-off security inspection
MQS.VIGILPortable real-time X-ray viewing for suspicious, concealed and hard-to-access objects.
Automated Test Equipments · Does it work?
Mechanical fuze functional validation
ATE: Spin test equipmentOpening time and speed of the shutter assembly.
Missile launcher
ATEFinal functional testing, response time and launch mechanism verification.
Gyro subsystem
ATEDrift parameter measurement and stabilization rate.
Torpedo and integration assemblies
ATEFunctional verification during final testing and integration.
Critical airborne wire harness
ATEContinuity, isolation resistance and insulation strength.
Why MQS
Why MQS for Defence Engineering?
Custom Engineering
Systems can be developed around user requirements when standard equipment does not fit the application.
In House Multidisciplinary Capability
Electronics, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, software and electromechanical engineering can be combined in one solution.
Inspection + Functional Test
X-ray / CT and ATE address different but complementary verification questions.
Automation & Software
Custom controls, sequences, user interfaces, analysis and reporting can be integrated into the system.
Lifecycle Orientation
Flexible architectures and service capability support maintainability and future evolution.
Application Experience
MQS has delivered defence applications across fuzes, ammunition, missile launchers, missiles, torpedoes, gyros and wire harnesses.
Resources
Technical details for your review.
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PDF brochureFuze Inspection SystemsDigital radiography for electronic and mechanical fuzesPDF brochureShell & Ammunition InspectionCabinet and LINAC based X-ray inspection for ammunitionPDF brochureAutomated Test EquipmentsCustom functional test systems for defence assembliesPDF brochureMQS.VIGILPortable real-time X-ray viewing for field and security applications
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