JIREH Releases Nozzle Scanner

By |2017-02-28T20:34:00+00:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt HOUSTON, TX, USA: JIREH Industries is pleased to announce the release of an update to its manual weld inspection, chain scanner product line. The Rotix Nozzle scanner from JIREH facilitates semi-automated inspection of nozzle and fitting welds, using the rugged and versatile chain scanner platform. The Rotix Nozzle Scanner features an encoded cart (with encoder [...]

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Lambda Technologies Improves Surface Cracking with Low Plasticity Burnishing

By |2017-02-28T04:38:00+00:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt Lambda Technologies has begun using its Low Plasticity Burnishing (LPB®) process to extend the fatigue life of the titanium LPC1-2 disk assembly on the F402-RR-408 Pegasus engine. The engine is used for AV-8B and Harrier II. Fretting between the disk post and the LPC1 blade dovetail was causing cracking that lead to premature retirement of [...]

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RPB HealTec System Combines NDT Sensors for Pavement Condition Monitoring

By |2017-02-28T04:03:00+00:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt "Early detection of pavement defects and the causes of deterioration is essential for effective maintenance planning," writes Dr. Alena Uus. There is a need for optimisation and development of UK highway survey methods that would provide comprehensive information on the surface and subsurface pavement condition and operate at traffic speed, which eliminates the requirement for [...]

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Phoenix ISL TOFD Scanner Makes Setup Simple

By |2017-02-28T03:36:00+00:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt The Duo scanner is a new, operator-friendly TOFD inspection solution launched by Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd. Designed to incorporate the most popular features of existing Phoenix TOFD scanners, Duo offers fast setup and reliable, repeatable inspections of pipe welds, from 2" up to flat plate, in a robust, site-ready scanning frame. Constructed from durable, light-weight [...]

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Bridge Inspection using 3D Imaging from Seikowave

By |2017-02-28T03:29:00+00:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt Bridge inspection relies on a variety of visual and mechanical measurement techniques that are used to determine bridge safety. Gusset plates are often assessed with a visual inspection. Corrosion of bolts is measured using calipers. Corrosion pits are typically measured using pit gauges. The variability in these techniques results in a large uncertainty in the [...]

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Jesse Garant Discusses the Future of NDT Services

By |2017-02-21T12:27:00+00:00February 21st, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt In a recent interview, Jesse Garant, President of Jesse Garant Metrology Center, discusses the future role of NDT services for industry 4.0 manufacturing. Coinciding with the release of an article in Quality Magazine, Jesse Garant reflects on the shift towards proactive NDT solutions, the importance of accurate NDT data, and the essentials for NDT labs [...]

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VisiConsult Introduces Carbon Fiber Digital Pipe X-Ray Apparatus

By |2017-02-21T03:23:00+00:00February 21st, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt As pipelines are safety relevant parts the demanding international quality standards require a hundred percent quality inspection of the welding lines. During the welding process a broad variety of defects like porosities or cracks can occur. An undiscovered failure can lead to severe consequences and liability charges for manufacturers. Therefore, it is necessary to inspect [...]

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Purdue Research Automates Crack Detection in Nuclear Power Plants

By |2017-02-20T21:12:00+00:00February 20th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt A new automated system detects cracks in the steel components of nuclear power plants and has been shown to be more accurate than other automated systems. "Periodic inspection of the components of nuclear power plants is important to avoid accidents and ensure safe operation," said Mohammad R. Jahanshahi, an assistant professor in Purdue University’s Lyles [...]

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Infrasense Performs Void Study using GPR in Lowell, Massachusetts

By |2017-02-20T20:50:00+00:00February 20th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt Infrasense, Inc., one of the leading subsurface detection firms in the nation, recently completed a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of an asphalt overlaid intersection in Lowell, Massachusetts. The objective of the survey was to locate voids and sinkholes in an area where a water line broke. GPR was the preferred method due to its [...]

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Sonoscan Introduces J610 Large Area C-Scan Tool for Production Floor

By |2017-02-20T20:48:00+00:00February 20th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

#ndt Sonoscan has introduced the J610™, the latest member of its C-SAM acoustic microscope line. The J610 is a semi-automated tool designed for production environments and has an unusually large scan area. Its key role is finding internal structural defects by screening trays of loose components, wafers, board-mounted components and other suitably sized items. The 610mm [...]

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