Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic Testing
Part 4
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Ultrasonic Testing
• Sensitivity
• Defect sizing
• Scanning procedures
Depends upon
• Probe and flaw detector combination
• Material properties
• Probe frequency
• Signal to noise ratio
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Methods of Setting Sensitivity
• Smallest defect at maximum test range
• Back wall echo
• Disc equivalent
• Grass levels
• Notches
• Side Drilled Holes, DAC Curves
Plan View
If the edge of the beam strike At this point the MAIN BEAM is
the edge of the defect, a very directly at the edge of the defect
small echo appears
Length
10%
When the main beam is on the defect the defect signal is at it maximum