TPT-January-2015

Technology News

New flaw detector ranges SONATEST Ltd has launched the latest range of the Sitescan and Masterscan series of flaw detectors. Retaining the best features of the established series, the new range has evolved in response to the requirements of users and their applications, combining simplicity of use with improved capability and field- proven reliability.

now be converted to TCG and back again with ease. The unique Split DAC option gives up to three zones of additional gain to permit single-pass scanning of lossy materials and thicker sections. Angle measurement mode is a new standard feature that simplifies beam plotting. Using the built-in peak detection mode, the beam profile for any transducer can be confirmed in moments. The introduction of a corrosion software option improves reliability over spot-thickness measurements and includes a B-scan display function that shows a cross-section of the material being tested based on its wall thickness. A-scan data can be stored with the thickness readings and transferred to a PC using the new UT-lity Pro data management software. UT-lity Pro also provides the user with the ability to create and manage inspection plans, location notes, historical data and other asset management information.

The user now has the freedom and flexibility to customise their instrument to fulfil their preferences and meet their application demands. All units are field upgradeable. New and standard software options can be customised to meet the needs of the project, as can the hardware of the instrument – either the traditional table-top style case or the more recent hand-held portable case with rotary wheel menu driver. The flaw detectors offer new features to boost the productivity of the inspector. Customisable and intuitive menus create a smooth workflow for the operator and, together with improved 4GB of data storage, simplified PC interfacing and new UT-lity reporting software, the post-inspection report writing and

Sitescan 500S

result processing is enhanced. The new range consists of four models: the Sitescan 500S and D-50 offer entry level broadband UT performance, and the Masterscan 700S and D-70 provide high specifications, including eight filter settings from 100kHz to 22MHz, with 100-450V square wave transmitter and 20m range. DAC functionality, available on all models, now enables up to three custom DAC curves on-screen, meeting all known worldwide standards. Adjustable DAC curves increase the available dynamic range, and using the same reference indications DAC curves can

Sonatest Ltd – UK Email: sales@sonatest.com Website: www.sonatest.com

New circular saw blade from Japan HSS saw blades are widely utilised in the ERW pipe industry but recently there have been cases where TCT saw blades are used because materials such as high tensile pipes and thick wall pipes are required more by industries. Regarding cutting condition, blade rim velocity is set between 250 and 400m/min, which is a very high speed compared with normal steel sawing. For conventional sawblades, the sawing condition is quite severe because the weld scarf (bead) remains in the pipes and saw blades are damaged as they catch the weld scarf. Kanefusa’s Tube Max Scarf has been designed to avoid this problem. The three main features of Tube Max Scarf are tough tooth shape against weld scarf; new design of embedded tooth; and new gullet shape. Even if the weld scarf is caught, highly damage- resistant teeth prevent the tooth and shoulder from being broken. According to in-house data the breakage rate has reduced compared with conventional saw blades. Kanefusa Corporation – Japan Website: www.kanefusa.net

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J anuary 2015