Basics
Time of Flight Diffraction Technique (TOFD)
Abstract The article begins with an introduction of TOFD technique principles. The main part reviews some recent literature…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Basics
NDT – Phased Array Ultrasonic testing (PAUT)
LMATS’s PAUT experts have been involved in various research and development programs and have been pioneers in some…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
A-Scans and C-Scans
The ultrasonic inspection of metals for internal defects is similar in many respects to searching for fish using…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Data Presentation
Ultrasonic data can be collected and displayed in a number of different formats. The three most common formats…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Angle Beam Probe Selection
Angle Beam Probe Selection The various types of ultrasonic transducers used in flaw detection applications were discussed in Section 4.1.…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Straight Beam Tests
Straight beam testing is generally employed to find cracks or delaminations parallel to the surface of a test…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Ultrasonic Examination – Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
Time of flight diffraction is one of the most advanced techniques of ultrasound examination. The method is based…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Ultrasonic Testing – Pulse-Echo Method
The method is based on mechanical waves (ultrasound) generated by a piezo-magnetically excited element at a frequency typically…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Ultrasonic Transducers for Nondestructive Testing
The high-frequency sound waves used for flaw detection and thickness gaging in ultrasonic nondestructive testing applications are generated…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
A Smart Eddy Current Sensor Dedicated to the Nondestructive Evaluation
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is one of the most common and powerful techniques employed in the inspection of materials…
August 24, 2021 · Prabhu TL