Advanced NDT Solutions

PAUT of Complex Geometry

PAUT of Complex Geometry

Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection of Complex Geometries:

In the past ultrasonic technicians were use to interpreting standard sectorial scans as shown below and using the aid of screen cursors to place defect location, but with the advances in technology developed by Sonotron NDT it is now possible to have a corrected view showing “true geometry correction” of part being inspected.

PAUT of Complex Geometry - Standard Sectorial Display

Standard Sectorial Display

PAUT of Complex Geometry - True to Geometry

True to Geometry

 

 

 

 

 

 

Developments in Phased Array modeling technology now enables the PA operator a visual real time assessment of complex parts that allow true location of flaws observed.

PAUT of Complex Geometry - Complex Geometry

Complex Geometry

PAUT of Complex Geometry - Complex True Geometry

Complex True Geometry

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complex Part2

Complex Part2

True Geometry 2

True Geometry 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complex Part 3

Complex Part 3

True Geometry 3

True Geometry 3

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to True Geometry we can also use 3D Modeling software that will give an isometric projection based on the data obtained from ultrasonic inspection.  See 3D model below.  Any individual slice can also be taken from this view to evaluate further location of flaws and relevant sizes.

3D Ultrasonic Modeling

3D Ultrasonic Modeling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a recent validation process lack of fusion was being investigated on bevel face when salami slice of section for Macro analysis revealed porosity adjacent to this flaw, further evaluation of 3D Model was able to re-evaluate and locate this porosity and sized at less than 0.5mm diameter.  See Images below.

3D Model Slice

PAUT of Complex Geometry - Macro Image of Slice

Macro Image of Slice

 

3D Model Slice


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