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Ultrasonic inspection

Ultrasonic map - for detecting surface-breaking & embedded flaws in small components, large structures & a wide variety of materials

Ultrasonic map of corrosion in ship hull

Expertise

TWI's three decades of in-depth experience in all areas of ultrasonic inspection has made it an acknowledged world-leader. Among its notable achievements is the development of novel technology for long-range detection of corrosion under insulation in process pipework. Recent project work has included:
  • inspection of critical adhesive bonds in flight simulators
  • development of inspection procedures for copper welds in waste nuclear fuel canisters
  • monitoring of flaws in pressure vessels operating at high temperature
  • optimisation of automated test procedures for welds in stainless steels

Resource

  • state-of-the-art flaw detection equipment for manual & automated inspection
  • PC controlled, high resolution immersion scanning system
  • practical advice on inspection procedures & standards
  • independent, third party assessment of inspection data
  • training in conventional & advanced techniques
  • specialised, on-site inspection services

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