MTQ' 96 Birmingham UT Exhibitors' Information Showcases

AEA AEA Sonomatic Ltd Microplus Ultrasonic NDE system Microplus is the National NDT Centre's ultrasonic NDE system. It is built by AEA Sonomatic and is based on an IBM-compatible PC with custom-built hardware added. Amongst other uses, Microplus is the data collection instrument used in the ultrasonic inspection of complex geometry components. The data collected in these inspections is analysed by the MUSE modelling software. The National NDT Centre offers the complete solution to a range of NDT needs. We have 25 years experience in identifying appropriate NDT techniques and establishing procedures to solve inspection problems. MUSE (Modelling of UltraSonic Examinations) MUSE is the complex geometry modelling package developed within NDE Services group for the inspection of complex nozzle and node welds in the Nuclear and Offshore industries. It is currently being integrated into a package with the Windows data plotting program being developed by the National NDT Centre to produce an analysis package for the new inspection system for complex geometry specimens. Currently nozzles (such as in PWR nozzle-vessel welds) and pipe nodes (as in offshore structures) are supported. The analysis package is completely Windows(-NT*)-hosted and allows multiple data files collected during inspections to be plotted on the screen at once. Areas and/or signal shapes can be marked on any image and the results passed to the MUSE modelling program. The modelling program will then analyse the data files and calculate the 3-D position of any defects producing the indications in the data. A cross-section of the structure being inspected will then be displayed (in any of three orientations) with these defect positions overlaid on it. (* the applications are developed using Microsoft's MFC and thus could be ported to Unix X-Windows or Apple Mac's too) Contact: National NDT Center, E1 Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DB. Phone: 01235 463978; Fax: 01235 463799

ADVANCED NDT Instruments NDT Systems Inc. USA Sonotron Ltd Israel ADVANCED NDT Instruments are using MTQ '96 to present several new instruments. At a time when documentation of testing is becoming more important and radiography is being reduced because of safety hazards, a great deal of interest is focused on ultrasonic scanning systems for mapping corrosion and weld defects. To complement the existing Portascan system, Advanced NDT Instruments are introducing the I² Sonic System for weld inspection. The I² Sonic monitors the inspectors performance by checking his aotivities as well as recording the defects. The Portascan LT40 is a new system, which may be used for both weld inspection and corrosion monitoring. The system is installed in a small laptop computer and its small size is complemented with a small price ! The Quantum QFT 100 is the first of a new Generation of Quantum Flaw Detectors. Distinguished by a faster display and simpler menu structure, the QFT 100 is the first of the new range. The Nova 200 is a new hand-held thickness gauge which is available with a range of probes to satisfy different applications. A multi-channel flaw detector - the ST 3000 - completes the new product range. This is a PC based unit which can operate up to 300 channels. Its high speed makes this an ideal systems instrument. The screen may be configured to display the customers choice of A, B or C Seans or Instrument contours. NEW ULTRASONIC SCANNING SYSTEM Advanced NDT Instruments are pleased to announce a new ultrasonio scanning system for the detection of defects in welds, etc, and mapping corrosion. The LT40 is based on a laptop computer and may be used with both manual and motorised scanners. The amazing fact regarding the LT40 is that this state of the art unit, - with software included for transducer evaluation and TOFD defect sizing - costs approximately one third of the price of its nearest competitor. NEW DEFECT RECORDING SYSTEM At the MTQ96 Exhibition, Advanced NDT Instruments will be showing a totally new system for recording defects detected by manual ultrasonic testing. The new I² Sonic system comprises a portable PC and an airborne sound probe positioning device which is used with the operators normal ultrasonic equipment. An ultrasound transmitter clipped to the standard probe allows the logging of probe movement without dedicated expensive scanners. This data is combined in the PC with the ultrasonic signal to generate top and side views of where any defects are positioned. A further display shows the coverage achieved by the operator to verify the integrity of the coupling and the validity of the test. Once data has been eaptured, it may be analysed at different sensitivity thresholds and the equivalent flaw size calculated. The system may then produce a test report as required. In addition to providing a site record of ultrasonic testing, allowing it to replace some existing radiographic examinations, the system may be used as a training aid or to assist in certification. This low cost system is a logical extension to the normal manual operators equipment. It shows the area seanned by the probe, the integrity of the coupling, the defects detected and the assessment of those defects in a report format, offering verification of the test with a permanent record. For further Information please contact : Advanced NDT Instruments, Orchard House, Orchard Close, Severn Stoke, Worcester , WR8 9JJ Phone No: 01905 371460 - Fax No: 01905 371477 NDT Systems, Inc., 15751 Graham Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Phone: +1 714 893-2438 - Fax -1 714 894-2602 Sonotron Ltd Soreq Technology Center, Yavne 81800, Israel Phone: +972-8-434299, Fax +972-8-434798 E-mail: Fredy H. Ornath fredy@netvision.net.il

Baugh&Weeden Baugh and Weedon Ltd are pleased to present their range of ultrasonic and magnetic particle inspection equipment at MTQ 96. The products on display will include examples of the following equipments: The Magazon range of MPI bench installations togethere with a full selection of associated equipment. The Audit series of ultrasonic thickness gages, for both quality assurance and plant maintenance application. The GEN2000 and Quantic series of portable ultrasonic flaw detectors, complete with probes. If you have an interest in this areas of material testing, please contact to John Bone or Andrew Myatt. Contact: Beech Business Park, Tillington Road, Hereford, HR4 9QJ. Phon: 01432 267671; Fax: 01432 359017

Buehler Krautkramer Krautkraemer GmbH For other products | Go Tube & Wire Report | Buehler Krautkramer (BKK) is taking two stands at MTQ on which to demonstrate its comprehensive expertise as a supplier of equipment, systems and training for metallurgical preparation, non-destructive testing, and analysis. Created through the merger of Buehler UK Ltd and Wells Krautkramer, BKK manufactares a complete range of metallographic preparation equipment at its extensive facilities in Coventry, and also supplies metallurgical microscopes, quantitative image analysers and hardness testers. The company's wide range of NDT equlpment includes ultrasonic flaw detectors, thickness gauges to help identify Korrosion and instruments for eddy current, X-ray and MPI testing in industrial apphcations. The product range is supported by accredited courses offered through Buehler Krautkramer Training in the major NDT disciplines to both PCN and ASNT standards, as well as vocational courses in metallographic preparation and associated activities. To complete the total package of services which BKK offers as true 'Partners in Quality' to industry, the company operates a Service and Calibration Departinent and Applications Laboratories at Coventry, and is able to provide consultancy and specialised testing services as well as a full range of consumables for all product categories. The Krautkraemer flaw detector USN 50 has been upgraded to USN 52, and now features TCG! The Krautkraemer flaw detector USD 15 was displayed at various booths, with demonstrations of its PC interface capability. More information is available in the UT-Computerized Equipment Report article.. Further Information from: Stephen Lincoln, Marketing Manager Buehler Krautkramer Milburn full Road, University of Warwick Science Park Coventry CV4 7HS Tel: 01203 692242 - Fax: 01203 693032 Contact direct to the manufacturer: Krautkraemer GmbH, Robert Bosch Str.3, D-50354 Huerth, Germany, Phone: +49-2233-6010 Fax: +49-2233-601402, Email: 100656.65@compuserve.com Krautkrämer on NDTnet Exhibition

DeW Systems Ltd Shown on DeW Systems stand are some of the smaller NDT equipments they manufacture. Included in these is the new MarkV ultrasonic detector and a demonstration version of equipment for the induced current technique of magnetic particle inspection. As DeW Systems specialisation is in the design and manufacture of systems for specific limited applications, publicity is on view showing project possibilities. Included in these are automatic equipments for ultrasonic testing of sintered steel products and for magnetic particle inspection of crankshafts in routine quality control applications. Contact: Gooses Foot Industrial Estate, Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9HE Tel: 01981 251284; Fax: 01981 250841.

Foerster UK Ltd Karl Deutsch On display will be eddy current equipment from the Foerster range, including portable crack detectors, coating thickness and conductivity measurementt, to on-line systems for tube bar and wire inspection and case depth and hardness rneasurement. The new eddy current modules - the 'essentials' have been desined with the latest technology and customer requirements in mind. The flull range of Karl Deutsch ultrasonic instruments including flaw detectors, thickness meters and transducers will be on display. From probes to turnkey systems! Contact: Wrens Court, 50 Victoria Road, Stutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 ISY, Tel: 0121 3211166; Fax: 0121 3211066. Contact: Karl Deutsch, Otto Haustmann Ring 101, D-42115 Wuppertal, Germany, Tel: +49 202 71920; Fax: +49 202 714932. Karl Deutsch on NDTnet Exhibition

Fokker Bondtester 90 FOKKER AIRCRAFT AND ADHESIVE BONDING Since the early fifties Fokker has applied metal bonding in its primary aircraft structures. The unprecedented long lifetime of Fokker aircraft such as the F27 Friendship and the F28 Fel lowship is largely a result of the inherent qualities of Fokker's metal bonding process and inspection techniques. The Fokker Bondtester, introduced in the same period, is still unique today in its capability to measure and quantify the quality of bonded structures. The Fokker Bondtester is used in the manufacturing process as well as during maintenance inspection. Today the advantages of adhesive bonding techniques and the merits of the Fokker Bondtester are recognized by most aerospace manufacturers; adhesive bonding and the Fokker Bondtester are being used in a widen ing variety of non-aerospace applications rang ing from the automotive to the sports products industry. THE FOKKER BONDTESTER 90 The Fokker Bondtester 90 uses a measuring technique based on the ultrasonic resonance- impedance principle. In the Fokker Bondtester 90, microprocessor technology and state-of-the-art display technology are combined with the proven characteristics of its predecessors. A piezo-electric transducer is excited with a rapidly sweeping frequency Through the coupling between the transducer and the underlying structure the resonance frequency and the impedance change, depending on the characteristics of the structure and the physical properties of the bondline(s). The Fokker Bondtester 90 displays the resonance image graphically. The resonance frequency shift (A-scale) and impedance (B-scale) are displayed numerically for easy reference. Through preprogramming acceptance levels the system fulfils a visual alarm function when the local quality of the underlying structure is below limits. A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS The Fokker Bondtester 90 is used for inspection of: adhesively honded sheet metal structures sheet-to-honeycomb bonded metal and composite assemblies bonds between composite materials.- carbon fiber, boron fiber, glass fiber, fiber aluminum laminates (GLARE and ARAI-1-) delaminations, voids and porosities in composite materials brazed honeycomb thickness measurement A variety of other applications has been successfully tested with the Fokker Bondtester. FEATURES FOKKER BONDTESTER 90 The Fokker Bondtester 90 is a highly flexible tool used in laboratories as well as in the field without compromise to measuring quality or handling characteristics. lt offers the following features : easy operation through Flexible Menu Control and Smart Knob graphical display of the Bondtester resonance image on an electro-luminescence screen numerical display of A-scale (resonance fre- quency shift) and B-scale (impedance) values preprogrammahle measurement settings displayed on screen data storage of inspection reute (4000 nu- merical reute and 50 graphical images) automatic calibration on instrument and probe limit warning indicators on instrument and probe serial Interface for computer control and data transfer suitable for field operation: - battery operated - portable - probe cable length up to 10 m (33 ft) - limit warning and remote control on probe - wide operational temperature range.

IRIS 9000 Brief Description of IRIS Ultrasonic Principle The IRIS 9000 employs an ultrasonic immersion pulse echo technique. The ultrasonic transducer is contained in a test head, which fits into and is centered in the heat exchanger tube. The ultrasonic pulses are emitted along a path parallel to the tube axis. These pulses are then reflected by a rotating 45-degree mirror so that they are directed radially onto the tube wall. Reflections from the inner and outer walls follow the same path back to the transducer. The time interval between the first echo from the internal surface of the tube and the first echo from the outside surface of the tube can be used to represent the tube wall thickness. As the mirror rotates, the ultrasonic beam is traversed around the tube circumference and each successive pulse is mapped out as a horizontal scan line on the screen of the IRIS 9000. There are 192 readings per revolution and 2400 revolutions per minute. When the probe is advanced along the tube at the optimum inspection rate of 2.54 meters (100") per minute, the ultrasonic pulses paint a continuous helical path on the tube wall ensuring 100% coverage. The results are the most definitive yet to be invented for the inspection of air cooled and liquid cooled tube bundle heat exchangers. Outstanding Features Self calibrating Extremely accurate (+/-.05mm)(.002") Tube lengths up to 30 meters (99') All tube sizes from 12.2mm (.48") internal diameter up through 63.5mm (2.5") outside diameter Documents calibration and inspection data on-site Probe advanced by encoded drive motor Menu driven operating system Operates in metric or Imperial measurement Custom designed for this specific purpose (not PC based) Reliabie and repeatable inspections! Contact: IRIS INSPECTIIYN SERVICES, INC., P.O.Box 925368, Houston,Texas 77292-5368, USA Phone: +1 713 680 3855; Fax: +1 713 680 0385

Lavender International In July 1 995, Steve Lavender's article 'Untangling the Web' was the first insight into the world of the Internet and NDT in the British Institute Journal. Since then many other articles have followed as many NDT links have been established. During 1996 Lavender International will have their own Web Site and hopefully part of this will be developed for Level 3 Training. The software programming is currently being worked on and the design of the pages is virtually complete. An announcement will be made in the Institute Journal when the pages are ready for access. With the interest in E-mail; the Internet and NDT rising so fast, Lavender International will be running a Seminar in June to help explain the system and assist those who wish to get on line. The British, American and New Zealand Institutes together with hundreds of NDT Technologists around the world are already discussing aspects of NDT both in the Newsgroup and in real time on Inter-relay Chat. Just give Steve Lavender a call lf you wish to discuss any aspects of the Internet. Contact: Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S30 6HJ. Phone: 01226 765769; Fax: 01226 767062

PANAMETRICS NDT WHAT'S NEW IN ULTRASONICS
EPOCH 111 HANDHELD DIGITAL FLAW DETECTOR which features: Digital Thickness Readout Range 4rnm - 10 metres in steel Storage of over 140 cahbrations Storage of over 3000 thickness readings Alphanumeric identifiers and notation facility Windows based reporting software Programmable DAC and much more	25DL HAND HELD PRECISION ULTRASONIC ThiCKNESS GAUGE which features: 16 Programmable set-ups for versatility and ease of use Range - Max 400mm, Min 0. lmm in steel Datalogger for storage of up to 5000 thickness readings Report software for Lotus and other packages. and much more
26MG LOW COST THICKNESS GAUGE which features: Pange - 0.5 to 500mm in steel Freeze mode for capture of critical thickness Scan mode to detect thinnest reading Suitable for castings, plastics, glass Hi temperature capability up to 500"C and much more	26DL PLUS HANDHELD THICKNESS GAUGE WITH A SCAN which features: Range - 0. 5 to 500mrn in steel Freeze mode for capture of critical thickness Scan mode to detect thinnest reading Suitable for castings, plastics, glass Hi temperature capability up to 500°C A Scan for thickness verification Datalogger up to 6000 readings can be stored - Documentation software to convert readings into colour coded grids and much more
Contact: Panametrics, USA-MA, Phone: +1- 617-8992719 Fax: +1- 6178991552 Email: mjs47@aol.com | Panametrics Home Page | Panametrics on NDTnet Exhibition

Physical Acoustics Ltd Physical Acoustic will be exhibiting their range of non-destructive testing and monitoring technologies which include acustic emission (AE), ultrasonic (UT) and eddy current (EC) products. New products feature will be: Mistras, a single-board, hybrid-circuit, 2-channel acoustic emission system which can be installed in a 486/586 PC. New Windows-based software for ultrapac ultrasonic imaging systems and PC boards. Low-coast eddy-current module/software which fits into a PC, dual-frequency and drves absolute, differential and reflectance probes. Physical Acoustics also provide on-line acoustic emmision testing services for pressure vessels and tank floors, power transformers, leak detection system, and application development services. Contact: Norman Way, Over, Cabridge, CB4 5QE. Phone: 01954 231612; Fax: 01954 231102

QA9000 Ltd QA 9000 is featuring the new Acuscan automated, computerised, ultrasonic scanner. This 8-channel, high speed weld inspection system, presents colour, 3-D view of welds and defect areas.
Acuscan SAFER No Radiation No HSE 7 Day Notice FASTER In-Line Inspection 1-2 Minutes per Weld Instant Result No Film Processing Material Handling Reduced CHEAPER No Radiation Safety Systems Required Savings on Handling One-man Operation No Film Consumables BETTER Trials consistently prove that automated ultrasonic inspection has a higher probability of detection AND a lower false call rate than radiography. SYSTEM FEATURES 8 Channel, High Speed Manual or Powered Probe Manipulators Colour Print-out/Disk Storage Precise Measurement of Defect Length and Depth Individual Probe/Channel Gate Setting All Parameters Stored for One-touch Recall Minimal Operator Dependence	ACUSCAN TECHNICAL DATA GENERAL *8 Ultrasound Channels (expandable to 16/24 optional). *Range from 2.5 to 9999mm/0. 1 inch to 390.0 inch in steel continuously variable. *Operates in either pulse echo or transmission mode. *Separate connectors for pulser and receiver, *35mhz overall system baridwidth. *PC Interface board for data transfer in real time to PC SVGA colour mointor. *Material Velocity continuously adjustable from 1000 to 9999m/s. *Gain 0 to 1 10db in steps of 0.5db gain steps selectable between 0.5/1.0/2.0/6.0db. DATASTORAGE *1.44Mbyte 3.5 inch floppy disk- drive. *540Mbyte to 2 Gigabyte hard disks available. *650Mbyte wiiteable CD Rom option available. CPU *75MHz Intel Pentium (586) 32 bit CPU as standard, 100/120 MHz Pentium options available. *8Mbyte Ram as standard expandable to 256Mbyte Ram. ACUSCAN SOFTWARE FEATURES *multitasking Windows operating system with real time multi-Window imaging. *Familiar Windows pop-up menus. Point and click. Minimal typing needed. *Utrasonic probes colour coded to each channel for easy data interpretation. *A-Scan display storage of the maximum amplitudes or averaging of 8 consecutive A-Scans. *Amplitude and all cross section representations: B-Scans, C-Scans, D-Scans, End Views, Side Views, Echodynamics, both scale and zoom facilities on all views. *Angle corrected imaging. *Distance-Amplitude-Correction (DAC) recordable on up to 20 reference echoes 40db dynamic range. *Time and amplitude measurement cursors of defect position/length/depth/Width, echo height amplitude comparisons etc. *Automatic retrieval and display of all scan data, A-scans, B-scans, C-scans, offline Amplitude Threshold control 0 to 100% amplitude. *PC post processing of data in windows format allows multitasking operations using Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus 1-2-l or other compatible programs to give custom inspection reports.
Contact: CADCAM CENTRE, AURORA COURT, BARTON ROAD RIVERSIDE PARK, MIDDLESBROUGH, CLEVELAIND TS2 IRY - U.K. Phone: 004 (0)1642 220222 ; Fax: 00 44 (0) 1642 220444

QMI Inc. USA QMI Europe BV

Introducing the new SONDA-007C Information on prinziples Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Test Instrument This second Generation of AIRSCAN Instruments includes the following innovative features: Easy Storage and Retrieval of Test Setup Parameters Stand-Alone and Remote Operation via Host Computer C-Scan lmaging Capability Self-Contained Function Control Thru-Transmission / Pitch-Catch Operation APPLICATIONS: * Gr/E Laminates * Solar Panels * Honeycomb * Perforated Honeycomb * Cork Coated Honeycomb * Solar Cell Bonding * Aircraft Floor Panels * Foam Sandwich Panels * C/C Aircraft Brake Discs * Uncured Prepreg Lay-ups * lmpact Damage Assessment * lmpact Damage Repair Test * Multiple Layer Aluminum Sheet Bonding * Corrosion Detection (Aged Aircraft) * Solid Rocket Propellant * Robotic Sound Sight Recognition (Nuclear) * Production Feedback Controi for Pultrusions * Proximity Measurements * ARALL Sandwich Structures * Composite Fan Blades * Airfoils and Components * Composite Aluminum Balsa * Hi-Temp Applications * Fiber Reinforced Pressure Vessels / Yield Prediction * Materials Characterization

QMI strongly believes it is time to redefine the way transducers are designed, manufactured and sold. Therefore, wo applied our knowledge and experience to design a new line of ultrasonic transducers incorporating innovative features. Quite simply, our goal is to meet or exceed the performance of the finest transducers in the market place. Following are a few reasons to consider QMI's PRIMA Transducers: - we manufacture high quality transducers with exceptional specifications: center frequency Fc = Fnominal +5% (as compared to +10% offered by most companies) transducer sensitivity variations of +2 dB (as compared to +3 dB or +4 dB or more offered by the competition) precise centering of the element inside the housing so that the acousic axis coincides with the geometric axis of the transducer use of the proper piezoelectric elements to achieve the best overall performance stainless steel housings for all transducers, to withstand shock and vibration encountered in the testing environment. we offer the lowest prices for top quality transducers free certification/documentation for each transducer purchased, including waveform and spectrum analysis we believe a warranty should back a transducer to the fullest and that is why we have a 9 month warranty one week trial period for your first transducer purchased from QMI If it is not to your satisfaction, please return it. Some restrictions apply. Contact: QMI Jan Strycek - Vice President 919 Sunset Drive, Costa Mesa, Phone. +1- (714) 631-7672, FAX: +1- (714) 631-7861 CA 926271 , USA Email: qmiairscan@aol.com QMI - Home Page QMI on NDTnet Exhibition

SMIS Matec Instruments
PC CARDS FOR ULTRASONC SYSTEMS S1140 ANALOGUE RECEIVER/DIGITISER CARD A state-of-the-art receiver/digitiser boord incorporating a digital signal processor for realtime processing on the A-scan, giving the computer-bosed ultrasonic operator unparalleled performance in a PC chassis. The boord also incorporates ultro low noise electronics and unique flexibility of design to provide a PC cord that offers the exceptional performance of SMIS's stand- alone flow detectors, in the electrically noisy environment of a PC.	S1200 DUAL PULSER CARD The SI 200 is a high performance ultrasonic single PC pulser cord that provides two independent pulser outputs for connection to a wide range of probes, The boord incorporates SMIS's system flexibility to allow users to configure systems to meet exoct needs. Higher numbers of pulser channels can be supported through the use of multiple cords, or SMIS can provide custom-built PC cords with increosed numbers of channels. A very high PRF performance is avolloble.	S1300 MOTION CONTROLLER CARD The SI 300 PC cord is O complete 2-axis motion controller and encoder reader unit. The system drives two independent motors and provides feedback to the system through a standord encoder module.
The S1140, S1200 and S1300 form part of the SMIS S1000 range of system controi cords, all of which conform to the SMIS connectabillty standard. Connoctions to the SI 000 series are through the PC Bus or the external mounting bracket. No internal connections are required to operate the PC cords, which enables users to simply re-configure the system, with maintenance and support of complex, multiple card systems being extremely straightforward.

Socomat International
ST 3000 Very fast Ultrasonic System operating in the Windows, Mac, Sun... Enviroment	Total control and flexibility for the user Take advantage of LabVIEW or develop your own customized software Take advantage of the library created by all the user Using the LabVIEW instrumentation graphics software	A Scan B Scan C Scan Report Printout Image Analysis
Main Features ULTRASONIC PARAMETERS Time Base Delay : 0.12 to 655 µs in steps of 125 nsec Range : 10 up to 2000 mm (0.4 up to 80 in) Velocity: 790 up to 12,608 m/s Trigger: - initial pulse - interface echo - gate Transmitter (patented) SOCCOREL BIPOLAR ASYMMETRIC PULSER PRF : 150 up to 23,255 Hz external trigger positive voltage: 0 to 1 00 V in steps of 0.5 V Negative voltage : 0 to 100 V in steps of 0.5 V Frequency : 0.45 to 20 MHz in steps of 0.05 to 1 MHz Number of 0 up to 15 half-cycles Channel selection Receiver Gain : 0 up to 79.9dB in steps of 0. 1 dB (real gain) Reject : 0 to 50% in steps of 1 % (100% full screen = 1.6 volt) Bandpass: High pass filters 0.5-1-2 MHz (software seleotable) Low pass filters 5-12-14-18-20 MHz (software selectable) DAC : 30 programmabie points Maximum slope +/- 2dB/µsec Dynamic range 79.9 dB Back wall echo attenuator in gate 2: 0 up to 79.9dB in steps of 0.1dB Video modes : HF, full wave, half wave Envelopes : 0.1-0.2-0.3-0.5-0-6- 0.7-0.9µs Channel selection	Main Features Gates Triggering : Positive or negative interference suppression : N° of triggers before alarm 1 up to 127 Gates start : 0.06 to 655.354µs in steps of 15ns Gate width : 0.07 to 655.35µs in steps of 15 ns Threshold : 10 up to 80% in steps of 0.5% Trigger: - Initial pulse - Interface echo after a suppression area 1.25 to 318.75 µsec in steps of 1.25 µsec ACQUISITION A SCAN: - Test display - Transient or maximum signal acquisition B SCAN & C SCAN: - No of gates - Amplitude and/or distance (TOF) - Palette - Synchro on - Internal pulse - Encoder inputs - Indexer cards inputs - Scan length-Travel length - Travel step (pitch) Full B SCAN: - Test display - Transient or maximum signal acquisition - Palette - Synchro on - Internal pulse - Encoder inputs - lndexer cards inputs - Scan length-Travel length - Travel step (pitch)	Main Features INTERFACING WITH BENCH, MANIPULATORS. ... - Scan axis selection - Increment axis seleation - Scan axis speed - Increment resolution - Scan & travel lengths The setting of these parameters is by key and/or by teach & leam. IMAGE ANALYSIS - Palette map - Zoom - Cursor - Cursor indications (Amplitude, Distance, Coordinates) - Histograms (Line X, Column Y, window) - Display of X, Y section Report PRINTOUT - Colour image with annotated commentary - Creation of exportable files for EXCEL, LOTUS 1.2.3, etc .... - Additional text with WINWORD INPUT/OUTPUT Output "GO - NO GO" One relay actuator output per gate Analog - outputs : One proportionnal amplitude output per gate HF : High frequency, real time, analog video signal Real time signals TTL signals - PRF in - PRF out - GATES - Alarms out - Program. N° (file) Extensions : lnput/Output bus for analog or digital signals designed for specific applications
Zone Industrielle - 8 rue des Abbesses - 77580 CRECY LA CHAPELLE phone (33-1) 64.63.81.09 - Fax (33-1) 64.63.60.21

SONATEST PLC Honda IRIS 9000 SONATEST PLC AT MTQ 196 Sonatest PLC will be exhibiting the newly launched range of Digital Flaw Detectors for the ultrasonic inspection of a wide range of materials. The range of Detectors has been designed to meet the requirements of the Aerospace, Automotive, Power Generation, Petro-chemical, Offshore, Fabrication and Construction industries. Another new product - the Sonagage II Ultrasonic Thickness Meter - will also be demonstrated with its complete range of transducers. The Sonagage II is a low cost Ultrasonic Thickness Gage which combines ease of use with automatic probe calibration and microprocessor control. Purpose built for use in pipelines, oil storage tanks, ships hulls and boilers it is also equally effective at measuring glass and plastic. In addition to its own high quality products Sonatest PLC will also be exhibiting synergistic overseas manufactured equipment for which, because of its international expertise and reputation, it has been appointed as the UK representative. Among these equipments will be: ultrasonic imaging system from Honda which is used for the detection of voids and bonding defects in electronic components such as silicon chips, ceramics, semi-conductors etc; The IRIS 9000 [also on this page ] for field service inspection using rotary ultrasonic wall thickness measurement for testing of heat exchangers, and the B- Scope II real time imaging system with A-Scan, B-Scan and C-Scan facilities, from Sierra Matrix. Also on display at the Sonatest PLC stand will be leak detection equipment from SDT in Belgium (who Sonatest represent in the UK) which is used for the detection of air leaks in hydraulics and compressed air facilities with the added advantage of the new SDT8 transmitter, a new technique which has been developed for the testing of hatch covers on ships and the testing of seals on freight containers and other vessels. Sonatest personnel will also be available for discussion of applications involving other products for which Sonatest PLC is the UK representative including the Balteau X-Ray equipment and the Pruftechnik Eddycurrent range of equipment. Sonatest PLC will be exhibiting the first three instruments to be launched from their range of Ultrasonic Digital Flaw Detectors specifically designed for applications in the Aerospace, Power Generation, Petro-chemical, Offshore, Fabrication, Construction, Forging and Research sectors. The Masterscan 330 offers excellent near-surface resolution for the aerospace and advanced materials industries, without sacrificing high-power output for the heavy castings and forgings sector. A 20 metre measurement range is standard along with 10 metre delay facility. To optimise performance on large test pieces a special "low frequency" option is available providing a narrow-band centred at 0.5 MHz. The standard instrument has five narrow bands centred at l MHz, 2.25 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz and 15MHz with a broad band at 2MHz to 22MHz (-6dB). Excellent all-round performance is achieved by a variable square wave pulsar that can be matched to the transducer in use. Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) and Time-Corrected Gain (TCG) are standard features. The Sitescan 130 combines ease of use with exzellent performance including a wide band amplifier of 0.5 MHz to 18 MHz with.a fixed square wave pulse transmitter. The simple on board thickness logger will store over 2000 thickness readings configured into blocks with location, identification, reading number and thickness value. The calibration settings of the instrument are stored and recalled with each block for reference. Five measurement modes from signal measurement, minimum thickness memory, trigonometric weld flaw interpretation and between echoes measurement all go to make the Sitescan 130 a very versatile flaw detector for the inspection of plate, welds, pipes or castings. For routine weld inspection and corrosion thickness measurements the Sitescan 120 is designed for use by NDT Service Inspection Companies. The Sitescan 120 is compact, lightweight and reliable. Other than calibration controls, the features are limited to include quick probe calibration store/recall of the 4 commonly used probes, namely 0, 45, 60 and 70 at the touch of a button. Screen freeze and peak mode for echo dynamic pattern to assist in defect identification, and single ar monitor gate to provide for selection of defect monitor, digital thickness measurement or minimum thickness (T- MIN) capture during scanning. Unique to the Sonatest PLC range is the on-board "Help" menu, a similar facility to that provided on PC-based software programmes. All three instruments are housed in a compact, rugged cast Aluminium case, with environmental protection to IP65 in the critrical front panel area. Powered by rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries, disposable alkaline batteries are optional, as is the fast charge battery configuration which allows full charging of the Ni-Cad pack in just three hours. For further information please contact Carol Stevenson at Sonatest PLC on 01908316345.

Stavely Instruments Staveley NDT Technologies UK Staveley Sensors Staveley NDT Technologies launches the following products at MTQ 96: Sonic 138 VFD: The latest addition to the Sonic range of ultrasonic Instruments this high-performance large-screen flaw detector is aimed at the aerospace primary metal immersion testing market. The CPX 160 is Staveley's latest X-ray system, and is a light weight (under 15 kg) high-frequency constant Potential unit, with metal-ceramic tube, and a 5 kV to 160 kV X-ray output. The Bondmaster (Lightweight) extends the range of this multi- mode (resonance, pitch/catch and mechanical impedance) NORTEC 24 is our latest lightweight digital impedance plane eddy current instrument, available with scanner compatibility, digital conductivity and non-conducting coating thickness readout. Contact: Suite 205, Sunbeam Studios, Sunbeam Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 4NU. Tel: 01902 20772; Fax: 01902 20808. - Staveley Sensors Contact: 91 PrestigePark Circle, East Hartford, CT 06108, USA. Tel: +1 203 289 5428; Fax: + 1 203 289 3189. Staveley Sensors Contact: 421 North Quary, Street, Kennewick, WA 993336, USA. Tel: +1 509 735 7550; Fax: +1 509 735 4672

TWI Based atabington, near Cambridge UK, TWI has since its inception in 1923, developed into a multi-functional organisation, serving industry worldwide in the technology of materials joining. Services related to materials testing for quality only will be featured on the stand, including: Training and examination for NDT qualification to ASNT, BGAS, CSWIP and PCN. Fabrication and joining 'know how' in all materials. Operator training for welding and inspection underwater including evaluation of submersible apparatus. Structural Integrity R&D and NDT techniques and equipment. Test House services at Cambridge and Rochester. Quality in fabrication approvals for EN287 - EN288 EN473 - EN719 - EN729. EUROPRACTICE, EU initiative into training and best practise know-how for the micro-electronics industries. Contact: Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CGI 6AL. Tel: 01223 891162; Fax: 01223 894363. | TWI Home Page |

Unicorn Automation (NDT) Ltd. The Company Unicorn Automation (NDT) Ltd. is based in Corby, Northants (U.K.). We provide design, development, consultancy and equipment supply in the field of non destructive testing. Our speciality is in the area of Ultrasonic testing of steel products. The Products Rotary Probes - Production line ultrasonic tube tester. URP50 URP 350/S Specification summary table for unicorn rotary heads Weld Inspection - Ultrasonic weld line inspection equipment. Pi-Scan - Ultrasonic testing for muilti-orientational defects. Revscan - Oscillating system for wall thickness measurement of plastic pipes. Saphir Electronics - PC based, high performance ultrasonic electronics. Industrial Computers - !! NEW !! Unicorn now UK distributor for Modgraph Industrial Computers. Contact: If you have any questions about Unicorn Automation (NDT) Ltd. or would like some more information on any of our products, please contact Mr. Archie McDougall (Email) Unicorn Automation (NDT) Ltd. 9 Pywell Court, Pywell Road, Willowbrook Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants, England Tel. (44) 1536-406664; Fax. (44) 1536-266635; Email 101361.2037@compuserve.com

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