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Fast phased array system
THE FAAST_II system from Socomate
is a UT phased array technology fitting
with high-speed testing applications and
high in-line productivity, able to replace
more than ten conventional phased
array systems working in parallel.
The FAAST_II linear pulsing
generator allows the transmission of a
large quantity of ultrasonic beams at
different allocated angles in one single
spray, throughout 1D Linear array multi-
element probe with all orientated beams
in a plan, and throughout
2D Matrix array probes
with all orientated beams
in space.
Tube ends and full body
inspections on line comply
with the most severe API
standards for OCTG:
longitudinal, transversal
and all oblique notches
(½" long and five per cent
depth) orientated every 5°
step of the 360°,
ie 72 oblique, ID
and OD, with 2D Matrix array
probe; and lamination (square
½" at ten per cent and 90 per
cent, FBH 3.2mm diameter)
and WT with 1D Linear array
probes.
The calibration process is
quick and easy, with no me-
chanical positioning of phased
array probes according to tube
diameter and thickness range.
The operator simply loads the
required UT setting file.
Line productivity can be maintained
by using the correct number of phased
array probes.
One 2D Matrix plus one 1D Linear per
tube end for 300mm inspection equates
to 80 tubes per hour; six 2D Matrix plus
three 1D Linear for full body inspection
of tube 14m long accommodates 30
tubes per hour.
Socomate International – France
Fax: +33 1 6463 6021
Website:
FAAST for OCTG tubes
FAAST for high precision tube