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Hidden flaws and defects can lead to catastrophic failures. Any imperfection, if left undetected, can escalate into a serious issue, leading to costly repairs and downtime. The threat isn’t just to the bottom line; it’s about reputation, trust, and safety. Conventional NDT has been the cornerstone of structural and material integrity for decades. Leveraging these proven methods, we can uncover imperfections and provide timely alerts before they become major problems.
Manual Ultrasonic Testing uses high-frequency sound waves to detect defects, measure material thickness, and evaluate the condition of internal structures.
Commonly employed to assess welds on pipelines, storage tanks, and pressure vessels, it detects flaws like cracks, voids, or porosity ensuring weld integrity.
Our Manual Ultrasonic Testing capabilities include:
- Ultrasonic TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction)
- SPS Guided Wave (Short-Range)
- Phased-Array Ultrasonics
AUT systems can consistently reproduce the same inspection parameters across multiple tests, reducing human variability and ensuring consistent data quality.
AUT systems automatically record and store data, making it easier to review, compare, and track changes over time. This stored data can be useful for trend analysis and long-term asset management.
Automated systems can cover larger areas in shorter time frames compared to manual methods, leading to faster inspections.
AUT often provides more advanced imaging and visualization techniques which can offer better flaw characterization and sizing.
By automating the scanning process, the potential for human error is significantly reduced, leading to more reliable results.
By speeding up the inspection process and reducing the need for extensive manual labor, AUT can be a more cost-effective solution in the long run.