ASTM E273-15 does not provide clear specifications for coupling checks. It does, however, state that 100% volumetric inspection of the weld and entire pipe length shall be made by the NDE system. This raises a very important issue. How do we know that the ultrasound beam reached the inspection area, and whether it can return to the ultrasonic probes? All serious NDE system manufacturers, therefore, provide a coupling check during inspection. Below, we will cover the main

In the fast-paced production environment of an ERW mill, where speeds can reach over 200ft/min, detecting the smallest defect is critical. Marking the defect with precision, further down the line, is just as important. Our ILS8 UT system does this and more effortlessly. The pictures shared here show a variety of defects found by our ILS8 UT, which were marked and later taken to the lab for analysis. An A-scan record of the entire coil is also available to corroborate the UT-i

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When purchasing NDE equipment, keep the following in mind: - Is the quote just a list of parts with a price tag at the end? - Does the quote include a statement where the product quoted complies with applicable standards such as API 5CT or ASTM E 273? - Involve the correct people in the buying process, from operators to QA Managers. - Ask more from the NDE suppliers than just diameter and wall thickness ranges, mill/test speeds and reference indicator to be detected. The user

When purchasing NDE equipment, keep the following in mind: - Is the quote just a list of parts with a price tag at the end? - Does the quote include a statement where the product quoted complies with applicable standards such as API 5CT or ASTM E 273? - Involve the correct people in the buying process, from operators to QA Managers. - Ask more from the NDE suppliers than just diameter and wall thickness ranges, mill/test speeds and reference indicator