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70 September 2012
Technology News
Expanded phased
array range
BUILDING on the success of its veo phased array product
range, Sonatest has launched the new veo 16:128 phased
array ultrasonic flaw detector. This new model addresses
128 probe elements for inspection and enables operators
to connect larger single probes or multiple probes to the
instrument.
This increase in power and capability is important for weld
inspection applications, where a linear scan from both sides
of the weld is needed. The new veo 16:128 can address a
pair of 64-element probes, allowing this to be carried out in
a single pass, improving both the speed of inspection and
positional accuracy, since the two probes are linked together.
Efficient and effective scanning can also be achieved when
the new veo is partnered with Sonatest’s large Wheel probe,
which is capable of scanning a strip of up to 100mm in a
single pass. The system is suitable for large area scanning
applications and corrosion inspection.
Aerospace composite inspection applications are
enhanced using the 128-element capability; several
inspection techniques for advanced materials such as
GLARE have now been developed, which require high
resolution probes with 96 or 128 elements. Further benefits
to the new 16:128 veo include the capability of pitch-catch
inspection techniques, merged c-scan inspections, top views
and the included UT Studio viewing and analysis software.
Alongside this new instrument, Sonatest has also released
a new range of phased array transducers called the
X-Series. Within this range there are five application specific
series, offering a broad choice in range and frequencies for
the operator. These have been selected and constructed
to match standard configurations and are compatible with
Sonatest’s veo range and other phased array equipment.
The veo provides a simple-to-use interface with rugged
housing design. A full suite of transducers and accessories is
available. The range of applications includes weld inspection,
pipeline inspection, corrosion mapping, aerospace and
composite testing.
Sonatest Ltd – UK
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Sonatest’s veo 16:128 phased array ultrasonic flaw detector