Ultrasonics

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Ultrasonics

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Application - Detection of surface and internal defects, cracks and flaws in most metals and some composite materials by pulse echo techniques.

Advantages

	Fast, dependable and relatively easy to operate.
	Results are instantly known.
	Very accurate.
	Highly sensitive.
	Very portable.

Disadvantages

	Trained operator required.
	Suspect defect plane orientation must be known to select correct wave mode.
	Calibration standards are required to establish instrument sensitivity.

Above - Ultrasonic examination of V2500 Engine 4th stage compressor using a borescope and TV monitor to ensure accurate probe positioning.

Below - Ultrasonic Examination Of Turbine Mid-frame Casing.