Methods for ultrasonic inspection of spot and seam...

Details Methods for ultrasonic inspection of spot and seam... Methods for ultrasonic inspection of spot and seam...

2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Vibration

By mechanical waves

C073S635000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06925882

ABSTRACT:
Spot and seam weldments in sheet metal components are inspected by a method in which a focused ultrasonic beam is directed into the weldment from the outside surface together with measuring the motion of the ultrasonic beam over the weldment. Reflected ultrasonic waves are received and signals indicative thereof are produced and processed or displayed as image forms that are easily recognized by an operator. This data is displayed as an A-Scan where a predetermined time window is established on the display, based on the time-of-flight difference between the outer surface, the weld interface or interfaces and the inner or opposite surface of the component. Certain ultrasonic signals are indicative of the degree of complete fusion in the weld zone and provide data relative to the total fused thickness and to defects either in the sheet metal or in the weld.

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