EuroWire January 2022

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Combined eddy current and ultrasound on complete inspection benches

it also allows dimensional measurements with high accuracy. The reference defects used are internal and external longitudinal and transverse notches with a depth of 5% WT. For dimensional measurement, the system can carry out measurements such as ID/OD/WT (internal and outside diameter and wall thickness) with accuracy up to 4mm. On this bench, the integration of Probus software, developed by CMS, allows follow-up of the production. Probus collects analogue signals from the NDT equipment and is able to drive the line’s actuators. The software communicates directly with the control bench to control the sorting of tubes and their marking. It also ensures the traceability of the productionwith the creation of inspection reports by products or batches. In order to allow more advanced follow- up of the production, Probus Viewer Analyzer software has been developed for the re-visualisation of the signals acquired during previous controls. The graphical options included in the software allow the

Contrôle Mesure Systèmes (CMS) has been designing and manufacturing non-destructive testing (NDT) systems for nearly 35 years. Specialising in eddy current and ultrasound, the company combines these two complementary methods in test benches that can be integrated directly on the production line. It also offers off-line control solutions. CMS recently delivered two complete inspection benches combining the two methods, for the inspection of welded rolled steel tubes with diameters ranging from 10 to 60mm. The two eddy current devices with encircling coil installed on each bench allow grade sorting with sigma phase detection, as well as a health check with the detection of surface and sub-surface point type defects. The reference defects used are transversal hole and external longitudinal notch. The ultrasonic control by rotating head (RotoUTscan) complements these eddy current controls and enables the perfor- mance of material health control with the detection of internal and external defects;

CMS’s new benches combine eddy current and ultrasound methods

operator to perform analysis of each strip chart using zooms or cursors. Contrôle Mesure Systèmes www.cmseddyscan.com

Ravni Technologies Ravni Technologies has launched a new range of fully servo-controlled wire straightening and cutting machines. Brush- less servomotors are used on all move- ments: feeding, straightening and cutting. Amongst the advantages, better efficiency is linked to the new generation of motors. Read the full story in the March issue

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