TPT January 2024

TECHNOLOGY

Ultrasonic ERW and SAW pipe inspection FOR almost 40 years Sofratest has been engineering ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) machinery for the ERW and SAW pipe manufacturing industry. Sofratest is dedicated to incorporating increased automation, enhanced quality features and additional safety options. Sofratest has been part of Controle Mesure Systems Group since 2021.

extends to integrating phased array sensors into the Sofratest systems and several distinctive mechanical features that differentiate between online and offline solutions. For ERW pipe in-line inspection, a scarfing monitoring process (also called IOP process) can be performed. This system analyses the inner and outer profiles of the weld while simultaneously performing thickness measurements. The IOP process is designed to be placed directly after the welding occurs. It notably verifies that the weld has been scarfed properly. This serves as a quality assurance measure, ensuring that defects, openings and non-conformities are detected early in the manufacturing process to minimise waste as much as possible. Sofratest will be at the tube exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany from 15-19 April 2024 and will be located at booth 6B23.

coverage. This equipment is often installed at the beginning of an in-line station. A calibration table is positioned next to the system allowing dynamic calibration. During this process, all settings can be monitored and adjusted at any time, guaranteeing a high-quality inspection. This system is versatile and can be applied to a wide range of pipes. After the strip inspection, Sofratest offers Ultrasonic inspection solutions for in-line and off-line weld inspection of ERW and SAW pipes. Many types of defects are detected: internal, external and mid-wall longitudinal and transverse defects in the weld (different transducer patterns are available, such as I, K, and X); lamination defects in the heat affected zone (HAZ) of the weld: and lamination defects in the pipe body. Whether conducting in-line or off-line inspections, the Sofratest ultrasonic head adjusts its design to accommodate the various curvatures and diameters of pipes, tailored to the specific defects targeted for identification. The flexibility

All Sofratest solutions are adaptable according to the customer’s specific needs and meet the requirements of European and international standards such as ASME Section V, ISO 10893-11, API5L 46th, ASTM435M, ASTMA 578. The variety of NDT systems enables Sofratest to offer solutions in a wide range of situations. Strip UT Inspection: the strip inspection involves the detection of lamination defects within the strip. The entire mechanism seamlessly adapts to inspect both edges of the strip. The quantity of ultrasonic transducers is determined based on the width of the inspected strip, ensuring 100 per cent

SwissCut TIS SwissCut TIS ist ein speziell entwickeltes Hartmetall-Kreissägeblatt zum Trennen von Stahlröhren mit einer frei innenliegenden Schweissnaht. Je nach Lage der Schweissnaht, wird sie schlagartig getrennt. Ein sehr stabiles System aus Stammblatt, schlagfesten Hartmetall und einer im Hause SW Wil entwickelte PVD Hartstoffschicht macht unser SwissCUT TIS Kreissägeblatt zu einem der besten in der Welt! Das SwissCut TIS Blatt kann bis zu 3x nachge schärft werden.

SwissCut TIS is a special developed carbide tipped TCT saw blade to cut steel tubes with an inner free laying weld seam. Depending on the position of the weld seam, it is abruptly separated. A very stable system consisting of a saw body, impact-resistant carbide and a PVD coating developed by SW Wil makes our SwissCUT TIS circular saw blade one of the best in the world! The SwissCut TIS saw blade can be re shaped up to 3 times.

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