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Sonatest NDTS has expanded its Rapidscan series, with the introduction of the Rapidscan 3D, which has the capability to scan structures quickly and accurately in three dimensions, using a co-ordinated measuring arm. The speed and ease of use of this system has revolutionised traditional NDT scanning methods, removing the need for both expensive immersion baths and tooling, and also reducing the time taken to locate and identify defects and anomalies. The Rapidscan 3D offers a complete and integrated ultrasonic scanning system. Large area coverage is possible due to the combination of the high resolution ultrasonic arrays used within the Wheelprobe ™ , powerful Workflows software and the measuring arm. Using the measuring arm to inspect parts is intuitive and efficient. The system is designed to follow complex 3D shapes, which reduces inspection Seeing is believing

Rapidscan 3D is provided with a suite of S S software tools

The Rapidscan 3D comes with a complete suite of software tools as standard, enabling the storage of test measurements taken in situ. Post-processing and results analysis can be performed off-line or even off-site. Powerful analysis functions allow defects to be detected, sized and reported. The Rapidscan software wizard allows the operator to quickly choose a specific part from a library stored on the instrument.

Using Rapidscan 3D’s measuring arm to S S inspect parts is intuitive and efficient

time. The inspection of even large areas can be achieved in a fraction of the time of traditional NDT methods. Accurate results are presented in the form of 3D images of the inspected part. These results can easily be shared and understood, even by those without NDT experience.

New packaging models from Sica

Sica is an expert in plastic pipe processing machinery, and provides advanced solutions for increasing extrusion line capacity and adding value to pipes. Established in 1962, the company’s top ten markets are Italy, Germany, Austria, Turkey, Poland, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Sweden and Ukraine. Constantly engaged in the technical development of products such as haul-

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These parts are supplied from a mixture of images based on specific 3D CAD models and parts generated from pre- defined stock objects. The wizard then presents compatible inspection tools for different regions of the test part. The librarycanbedeveloped for many specific testing applications and environments, providing a selection of different measuring solutions. Applications are wide and varied. Sonatest reports that performance within the aerospace, automotive, marine and composite manufacturing environments have proven to be successful, with focus on composite inspection, delamin- ation detection, bond inspection and thickness mapping, among other areas.

Sica has designed new models for the packaging of S S flexible and rigid pipes

offs, saws, belling machines, slotting machines, threading machines and hydro-testers for pressure pipes, Sica has recently designed new machine models in the packing field: Technocoil 2200 produces coils of flexible plastic pipe packaged in polypropylene strapping, while Multipack and Multipallet are designed for the packing of rigid pipes. In the field of pipe cutting, there is a new Sica patent for the Duet machine and its cutting method, designed to resolve the problem of producing great quantities of short pipes on high-speed extrusion lines.

Sonatest Ltd – UK sales@sonatest.com www.sonatest.com

Sica SpA – Italy info@sica-italy.com • www.sica-italy.com

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