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New flaw detector ranges
SONATEST Ltd has launched the latest
range of the Sitescan and Masterscan
series of flaw detectors. Retaining the
best features of the established series,
the new range has evolved in response
to the requirements of users and their
applications, combining simplicity of
use with improved capability and field-
proven reliability.
The user now has the freedom and
flexibility to customise their instrument
to fulfil their preferences and meet
their application demands. All units are
field upgradeable. New and standard
software options can be customised to
meet the needs of the project, as can
the hardware of the instrument – either
the traditional table-top style case or the
more recent hand-held portable case
with rotary wheel menu driver.
The flaw detectors offer new features
to boost the productivity of the inspector.
Customisable and intuitive menus create
a smooth workflow for the operator
and, together with improved 4GB of
data storage, simplified PC interfacing
and new UT-lity reporting software,
the post-inspection report writing and
result processing is enhanced. The
new range consists of four models: the
Sitescan 500S and D-50 offer entry
level broadband UT performance, and
the Masterscan 700S and D-70 provide
high specifications, including eight filter
settings from 100kHz to 22MHz, with
100-450V square wave transmitter and
20m range.
DAC functionality, available on all
models, now enables up to three custom
DAC curves on-screen, meeting all
known worldwide standards. Adjustable
DAC curves increase the available
dynamic range, and using the same
reference indications DAC curves can
now be converted to TCG and back again
with ease. The unique Split DAC option
gives up to three zones of additional gain
to permit single-pass scanning of lossy
materials and thicker sections.
Angle measurement mode is a
new standard feature that simplifies
beam plotting. Using the built-in peak
detection mode, the beam profile for
any transducer can be confirmed in
moments. The introduction of a corrosion
software option improves reliability over
spot-thickness measurements and
includes a B-scan display function that
shows a cross-section of the material
being tested based on its wall thickness.
A-scan data can be stored with the
thickness readings and transferred to
a PC using the new UT-lity Pro data
management software. UT-lity Pro also
provides the user with the ability to
create and manage inspection plans,
location notes, historical data and other
asset management information.
Sonatest Ltd – UK
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Sitescan 500S
New circular saw blade from Japan
HSS saw blades are widely utilised
in the ERW pipe industry but recently
there have been cases where TCT saw
blades are used because materials
such as high tensile pipes and thick wall
pipes are required more by industries.
Regarding cutting condition, blade
rim velocity is set between 250 and
400m/min, which is a very high speed
compared with normal steel sawing. For
conventional sawblades, the sawing
condition is quite severe because the
weld scarf (bead) remains in the pipes
and saw blades are damaged as they
catch the weld scarf. Kanefusa’s Tube
Max Scarf has been designed to avoid
this problem.
The three main features of Tube Max
Scarf are tough tooth shape against
weld scarf; new design of embedded
tooth; and new gullet shape. Even if the
weld scarf is caught, highly damage-
resistant teeth prevent the tooth and
shoulder from being broken. According
to in-house data the breakage rate has
reduced compared with conventional
saw blades.
Kanefusa Corporation – Japan
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