Aerospace forging inspections typically use multiple, subsurface-focused sound beams in combination with digital C-scan image acquisition and display Traditionally, forging inspections have been implemented using multiple single element, fixed focused transducers. Recent advances in phased array technology have made it possible to perform an equivalent inspection using a single phased array transducer. An ultrasonic phased array system was developed for industrial use, using state-of-theart healthcare technology. The resulting system exhibits technical advances in sensitivity, data visualization, and adaptability to part geometries. Its increased complexity is offset by high levels of automation and error proofing so it can be used effectively by typical operators with little training. The LOGIQ 9NDT system provides an attractive productivity improvement of 10X in scan time reduction, resulting in 2X to 6X improvement in total capacity for a given installation. In addition to the inspection time saved, cascading benefits include increased inventory turns, improved turn-around time for critical parts, reduced mechanical wear, and reduced overhead in the form of fewer tanks, and less floor space.


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    Title :

    Phased array ultrasonic inspection of titanium forgings


    Additional title:

    Gruppenstrahler-Ultraschallprüfung von Titan-Schmiedestücken


    Contributors:
    Howard, P. (author) / Klaassen, R. (author) / Kurkcu, N. (author) / Barshinger, J. (author) / Chalek, C. (author) / Nieters, E. (author) / Sun, Z. (author) / Fromont, F. de (author)


    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 8 Quellen





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Storage medium


    Language :

    English






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