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Ultrasonic system for oblique multi-angle testing
UNICORN Automation supplies rotary
heads for ultrasonic inspection of
seamless or welded hot finished tubes
using the contact shoe method of
testing. These test systems generally
inspect for longitudinal and transverse
orientated defects and occasionally can
be equipped for discrete oblique angles.
Oblique multi-angle testing is being
requested more regularly by both tube
manufacturers and pipe users. To
address this move towards multi-oblique
angle testing, Unicorn has developed a
test system known as ‘Pi-Scan’.
This ultrasonic test system is intended
for the detection of imperfections
orientated at any angle to the major axis
of tubular products. The comprehensive
inspection is accomplished by rotating,
at very high speed, a cluster of
transducers in a contact shoe mating
with the tube surface. An all angle
shear wave inspection will enable
manufacturers and third parties to offer
customers a more comprehensively
tested product.
Full tube length inspections can be
carried out either by spiralling the tube
past a fixed station or traversing the
spinning device along a fixed rotating
tube. In addition to full-length pipe
inspection, the system can be used for
applications such as pipe end testing,
bar testing or plate inspection. Pi-Scan
can be supplied as a new system or
integrated into an existing spiralling
tube/travelling probe system.
Unicorn Automation (NDT) Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1536 268601
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