TPi September 2019

Tube inspection & testing technology

Ultrasound non-destructive testing The Phased Array Company (TPAC), an expert in the field of ultrasonic non- destructive testing solutions, has introduced the Pioneer, a powerful but compact acquisition unit that provides phased array and advanced FMC/TFM technologies.

generator for very accurate defect detection. TPAC also states that the Pioneer does not have a prob- lem with the usual constraints encountered in UT, such as speed of data acquisition, data file size, signal-to-noise ratio, image reconstruction resolu- tion and the size of the system itself. Ultra-fast, with high-resolution imaging and high-quality application support, the Pioneer product range meets

In order to respond to the growing need for faster and more accurate detection of material defects, TPAC focused its strengths and experience to exploit the best features of the latest ultrasonic technologies.

TPAC’s Pioneer compact acquisition unit

the requirements of all NDT users, such as service companies, integrators, manufacturing industries, R&D centres and universities. The Phased Array Company – USA info@thephasedarraycompany.com www.thephasedarraycompany.com

is available with unlimited hardware and software possibilities, enabling the use of common phased array and TFM techniques as well as advanced approaches such as PWI for fast acquisition, adaptive techniques for complex shape inspection and non- linear acoustic or arbitrary waveform

In particular, total focusing methods (TFM) exceed conventional imaging by optimally focusing at each point of the reconstruction zone and therefore providing superior image quality. Depending on the customer’s needs, the Pioneer product range

Automating measurements with large-capacity video CNC system Vision Engineering’s LVC400 is a fully automated three-axis video measurement system, suitable for measuring large components or multiple small components, quickly, easily and accurately. LVC400 has the power and flexibility to meet demanding measurement requirements and suits industry applications including precision machining, casting, plastic moulding, electronics and medical device manufacturing. Key features include a large measuring stage (400 x 300 x 200mm); 5 MP USB 3.0 camera; six-position motorised zoom lens for automatically changing magnification in measurement routines; easy-to-use M3 software; a granite base for extra stability and measuring accuracy; and a 3D touch probe option for measuring complex features and 3D forms, such

as cylinders, cones and spheres. Vision Engineering Ltd – UK generalinfo@visioneng.co.uk www.visioneng.com

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