ULTRASONIC INSPECTION

IDENTIFY DEFECTS AND DISCONTINUITIES

Ultrasonic Inspection, also known as UT Inspection, is a reliable method of detecting defects on or below the surface of materials such as seams, cracks, voids or inclusions. Inspection can also measure ID/OD wall thickness dimensions of tubing, pipe and other round stock to detect inconsistencies. The test results from ultrasonic inspection services provide valuable information about the reliability of materials and products without causing them harm during the inspection process.

ABOUT UT INSPECTION AT EOQM

Laboratory Testing Inc. performs ultrasonic inspection services on two work shifts to meet our customers’ turnaround needs. Our lab’s capabilities include high-speed immersion UT inspection for round material and contact UT for products and materials in other shapes and sizes.

• Round stock from 1/8 in. to 6 5/8 in. diameter and up to 70 ft. long is inspected by our five high-speed immersion ultrasonic inspection lines.
• Materials in other shapes and sizes are inspected by the contact UT method.

Our nine high-speed immersion ultrasonic inspection lines are all computerized for paperless chart recording and file retention. Our own UT inspection library of reference standards for tube, pipe, bar and plate allows us to offer quick turnarounds on orders.

NDT Level 2 and Level 3 inspectors, a P&W SIM Level 3 and NDT MIL-STD-2132 inspectors and examiner for both immersion and contact ultrasonic inspection are on staff. Our technicians hold the following certifications to meet customer requirements:

• ASNT SNT-TC-1A
• NAS410
• Pratt & Whitney PWA-NDTQ

ULTRASONIC INSPECTION SUMMARY

• Inspection Methods – immersion and contact UT inspection
• Size Limitations
  • high-speed immersion – round materials 1/8 in. to 6 5/8 in. diameter and up to 70 ft. long
  • contact ultrasonic inspection – products and materials in other shapes and sizes
  • UT weld testing – flat welds, weld plates
• Test Specifications – ASTM E213, ASTM A388, ASTM A578 and many more
• Nadcap Accredited immersion UT
• Additional Services
  • receipt and final inspection
  • cutting, trimming and deburring
  • material identification
  • special packaging and shipping