TPi January 2013

t i tanium tubes Meeting standards for titanium tubing in the automotive and nuclear industries

Two longitudinal transducers are used to measure the tube’s 0.4 to 2mm wall thickness, OD and ovate conditions. A third longitudinal transducer is used to monitor and adjust for the water temperature to ensure accuracy of the wall thickness measurement. Maximum throughput speed for detecting 12mm long defect notches is 60m/min. For this system, the computer based Echomac Model FD-4 ultrasonic instrumentation electronics provides 14 channels of test capability. The FD-4 features optimum signal to noise, adjustable pulse firing sequence to avoid crosstalk in multi-channel applications, and full network support for remote viewing and control. Systems with up to 32 independent test channels can also be provided. In addition, MAC provided a complete mechanical system for marking, positioning and driving the tube through the test station. MAC also offers a complete line of eddy current instrumentation and mechanics that is well suited for inspecting copper tubing for ID/OD surface and subsurface defects. The MultiMac ® eddy current instrument provides up to eight test channels and can be installed with encircling, sector or rotary sensors to allow testing for short and long, continuous defects. Ferrous inclusions can also be detected using a magnetic inclusion detector (MID) flux leakage coil in addition to the eddy current sensors.

50mm diameter titanium and titanium alloy welded tube for transverse and longitudinal OD/ID and internal defects. The system includes electronic instrumentation, a rotary transducer unit, complete mechanical handling, water cooling and recirculating system for the rotary, and system controls. The rotary includes six shear wave transducer elements to detect transverse and longitudinal defects with 100% coverage at production speeds.

Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC) offers advanced non-destructive test systems for producers of high value tubing such as titanium. For producers who must meet specifications for aerospace, automotive, nuclear and other demanding applications, accurate, reliable inspection is essential. MAC’s line of Echomac ® ultrasonic test systems are designed to meet this need.

One recent Echomac rotary test system was installed in China to test 8 to

MAC’s Echomac ultrasonic rotary inspection system for titanium tube

Magnetic Analysis Corporation – USA www.mac-ndt.com

Product offering videos California Metal & Supply has launched a series of professional quality product offering videos featuring titanium alloys, Inconel alloys and speciality products. When viewed on YouTube, the videos incorporate annotations that include layer text. This feature enriches the viewer’s experience with additional information about the company and its products.

of history supplying metals to major industries such as aerospace, defence and energy. It is an aerospace and aircraft metal specialist in supplying titanium, Inconel, 4130, stainless 13-8 15-5 17-4 17-7, A286, magnesium sheets, plates, bars, tube and tubing products. California Metal & Supply Inc – USA info@californiametal.com www.californiametal.com

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titanium, and Inconel; stainless steel: California Metal & Supply promotional video. Featured videos can be viewed on California Metal & Supply’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ californiametal

California Metal & Supply is a Boeing Award-winning supplier with 28 years

Available videos include titanium alloys: titanium sheet, titanium plate,

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