What is the difference between a borescope and an endoscope?

Borescopes and endoscopes are types of inspection cameras. Although there are many similarities between endoscopes and borescopes, there are some key differences. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain what borescopes and endoscopes are, explore the differences between the instruments and discuss their uses and applications and the benefits they offer.

What is a borescope?

A borescope is an inspection camera, which is inserted into an object to enable the operator to see the inside of the structure, engine, casting, or some other manufactured device. Borescopes are also used to explore environments to enable us to see areas we wouldn’t otherwise be able to view. Today, borescopes are often used remotely.

A borescope comprises a miniature camera, which is attached to a thin, flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid tube. Using a borescope provides access to hard-to-reach or poorly lit areas as well as the inside of structures. This visual inspection tool offers a range of benefits for organizations and individuals across multiple industries. Using a borescope facilitates the inspection of structures and environments, which are not visible or accessible to the naked eye.

Borescopes are used predominantly for industrial, manufacturing and aviation, and aerospace applications.

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Types of borescopes

There are several types of borescopes. As technology has advanced and evolved, the range of instruments and applications has increased. Examples of types of borescopes include:

Video borescopes

A video borescope is one of the most common types of borescopes. Using a tiny camera, which is fitted to the top of the instrument, the borescope captures video footage, which can be viewed using a monitor or a computer screen. Video borescopes are also known as videoscopes. They work by transmitting light through the lens to the video camera. They can capture stills as well as video clips.