thickness monitoring Articles
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Why Near-Infrared Technology is the Best Choice
NIR Technology Near-infrared technology provides the most accurate, reliable an repeatable results for moisture, thickness and oil measurement in numerous applications Moisture Measurement & Control = Quality Competing moisture detection technology often provides the user with an estimated guess rather than true, accurate data that can be repeated. Near-Infrared technology stands above the ...
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Microstructural characterisation of Cr/CrN nano–multilayers produced by unbalanced magnetron sputtering
The production of Cr/CrN nano–multilayers through the unbalanced magnetron sputtering (UBM) technique was presented, and the influence of the unbalance degree on microstructure was studied. X–ray diffraction (XRD) was used to study phase formation in the coatings, and the presence of a multilayer structure was confirmed through transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Total thickness was measured ...
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Laser vs. X-Ray, what should you Use for Your Thickness Gauging Application?
Thickness gauging is a common technique used in various industrial applications to measure the thickness of a material. Accurate thickness measurements are crucial in many fieldsto ensure the quality and safety of products and structures. Two common types of thickness gauges are X-ray gauges and laser thickness gauges. While both gauges are effective in measuring thickness, X-ray gauges are ...
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How does QPSI Technology Perform Against Vibration?
Vibrations can present considerable challenges during phase-shifting laser interferometer measurements. Today, state-of-the-art interferometers can measure with nanometer-levels of precision. In return, they can be susceptible to errors if used in loud and highly dynamic manufacturing environments where significant vibration is present. Why Vibration Matters Measurements taken in vibration-prone ...
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Custom NDT Solutions for Wheel Rail Interface Testing
When the public watches a train go by, they tend to watch the cars. But people in the industry know that the real action is in the wheels. The wheel rail interface is the most important component of a train’s operation, and it has to run smoothly to guarantee safety and efficiency. The enormous pressure that the wheels are constantly under means that wheels are ripe for encountering ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing: Advantages and Disadvantages
For nondestructive testing (NDT), industries are increasingly adopting the use of phased array ultrasound testing (PAUT). It is replacing other conventional ultrasound and radiographic NDT methods with its high flaw detection and accurate measurement capabilities. For industries like aerospace, power generation, pipeline services and more, phased array ultrasound testing provides many ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Are Oil and Gas Visual Inspections Enough?
With so many small anomalies that can hamper asset performance, conventional visual inspections may not be sufficient. This is especially true in the hydrocarbon industry, where detailed oil and gas visual inspections often depend on the use of advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques. To achieve a robust inspection, consider ultrasonic testing (UT) and eddy current testing (ECT). Both ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Ultrasonic Thickness Tests Ensure Infrastructure Viability
When it comes to ensuring infrastructure viability, even the tiniest components of the most complex, large-scale systems must be monitored and tested. Routine ultrasonic thickness testing of wall and coating thickness measurements serves as a vital check on the condition of ship hulls, pipelines, and other metallic elements where long-term exposure elements like saltwater or oil can corrode ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Complete and Fast 3D Measurement Solution, New S neox Five Axis
Sensofar Metrology is proud to announce the release of a New S neox Five Axis. The new 3D optical profiler still combining the same high-accuracy rotational module, the high-resolution translation platform and advanced inspection and analysis capabilities but includes the best improvements in terms of design, functionality, performance and speed. This enables automated 3D surface measurements at ...
By Sensofar
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Top Techniques Used in NDT for Aluminum Welding
Nondestructive testing (NDT) for aluminum welding includes two important techniques: ultrasonic and eddy current. Both methods can expose diverse flaw types and offer comprehensive probing measures. With eddy current testing (ECT) and ultrasonic testing (UT), you can scan larger areas in less time and obtain resolute data in the process. ECT works best on thin, aluminum plates and multi-layered ...
By Zetec, Inc
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The Role of Nondestructive Testing in the Air Force
The U.S. and other air forces are tasked with immense responsibilities. Accomplishing their strategic goals of national defense requires maintaining some of the most complex technological systems in the world. A stunning variety of airborne craft and munitions provide communications, logistics, and defensive superiority across the skies. Securing mission readiness requires effective systems ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Conductive vs Nonconductive Coating Thickness Measurement Inspection Tips
Both conductive and nonconductive coating thickness measurements require precision. Accurate coating measurements are crucial in the aerospace industry, as a loss of coating material compromises safety standards and can lead to dangerous malfunctions. Even a small amount of thickness lost can result in the degradation of assets over time until the situation becomes critical. This is why ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Destructive and Nondestructive Testing Methods: A Comparison
When comparing destructive and nondestructive testing, destructive testing is, in some ways, the most reliable method. However, nondestructive testing (NDT) retains a significant advantage over destructive testing because it covers more ground and saves on material costs. With NDT, analysts can avoid damaging assets and find more flaws in the process. Destructive testing is ultimately more ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Nondestructive Testing for Aircraft Fatigue Analysis
In the aerospace industry, there are two major components to any aircraft fatigue inspection process: time and accuracy. In order to ensure safety while maintaining costs and reducing downtime, inspections and testing have to be fast and efficient without sacrificing accuracy or thoroughness. This combination of benefits has led to a widespread embrace of nondestructive testing (NDT) for ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Metronom Health: The Critical Role of Metrology in Product Development - Case Study
Founded in 2010, Metronom Health is an early-stage medical device company, focusing on developing an innovative, opto-enzymatic continuous blood glucose monitoring technology for people living with diabetes. Metronom's proprietary technology is believed to provide very significant improvements over available Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technologies, in terms of accuracy in the ...
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ET Testing: A Guide to Understanding Eddy Current
Electromagnetic testing (ET) is a non-destructive testing method that uses the principle of electromagnetic induction for the detection of flaws in surface and subsurface levels. Eddy current testing (ECT) is a type of electromagnetic nondestructive testing (NDT) method. However, the terminologies for ET testing and ECT are often interchangeably used in industries for their same NDT principle. ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Equipment and Software Support Innovative NDT Solutions
Nondestructive testing (NDT) analyzes a material for flaws, defects, and discontinuities without damaging the material. It is one of the most vital elements in securing the quality and reliability of modern infrastructure and industrial products or assets. There are a variety of techniques employed in NDT including eddy current testing and radiographic testing using x-rays. However, one of the ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Equipment and Software Support Innovative NDT Solutions
Ultrasonic testing is one of the most common and useful modern methods of nondestructive testing. By collecting and interpreting the reflection or diffraction of ultrasonic waves transduced into solid objects, ultrasonic testing equipment can detect flaws or defects which can cause structures to fail. It gives technicians the ability to look inside solid objects to find cracks or holes invisible ...
By Zetec, Inc
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Cutting-Edge Eddy Current Nondestructive Testing Solutions to Ensure Quality & Safety
Eddy current nondestructive testing (NDT) is widely used and respected across many industries, including power generation, oil and gas, manufacturing, aviation, automotive, and rail. Eddy current technology uses electromagnetic currents to map the surface and near-surface areas of conductive materials. Doing so allows technicians to pinpoint cracks, flaws, and other defects which may lead to ...
By Zetec, Inc
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