Measuring and testing – Vibration – By mechanical waves
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Chapman, John E. (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Vibration
By mechanical waves
C073S620000, C228S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06948369
ABSTRACT:
An external focused ultrasonic beam, non-destructive, open-air, inspection method of sheet metal spot and seam weldments using a probe in combination with motion measurement of the probe over the weldments during inspection without immersion of the material. Reflected ultrasonic waves are received and signals produced and processed or displayed as A-scan, B-scan and C-scan images that are easily recognized. An A-Scan is based on the time-of-flight difference between the outer surface, the weldment and inner and opposite surfaces of the component. B-scan and C-scan indicate the degree of weld fusion and provide data relative to fused thickness and defects sheet metal or welds. A special purpose scanner that enables ultrasonic examination welds. Scanner is pencil like ultrasonic probe with bearing face and position sensing device disposed adjacent a weld position. Scanner collects data for method to determine various characteristics of welded items.
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Clark Jack P.
Fleming Marvin F.
Applied Metrics, Inc.
Chapman John E.
Jones Allston L.
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