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costs are limited. Another conventional immer- sion probes in use with Socomate’s E-Rota sys- tem complete the global system. The dimensional measurement system is also capable of high- speed performance, and measures OD, ID, thickness, ovality and eccentricity with accuracy up to 1μm. Again, no series of

5E33 PROVEA, France, has participated in the development of a new ultrasonic bench technology in partnership with Socomate International – a leading ultrasonic electronic supplier and well known in the NDT industry for being a pioneer in conventional and phased array systems. The new bench features quality testing and dimensional measurement (designed for high precision tubes), high-speed performance, and maintenance costs reduced to a strict minimum. This has been achieved thanks to a simple idea: neither the tube nor the sensors are rotating. The 2D phased array sensor used with the Socomate FAAST_II system re-simulates the rotation of the conventional sensor used in rotary head systems. Longitudinal and transversal flaws of the tube are detected internally and externally without any rotation (probes are fixed and there is no rotation of the tested tube). This implies no mechanical movement needing close maintenance supervision. Contrary to rotary head

Ultrasonic bench technology

rotation of either probe or tube is necessary. One of the crucial points of the project has been the mechanical guidance of the tube. The tube position has to be very accurate and stable. This is where Provea’s experience in the tube industry played an important role. Probe settings were also a great mechanical challenge. The fineness of the probe positioning system was maximised, and one probe can be subjected to four different space adjustments, all extremely accurate.

The UT electronic know-how of Socomate International combined with Provea’s experience in the tube industry enabled the creation of a high-performance, turnkey ultrasonic bench for tube industry producers (OD 10 to 60mm). The company will demonstrate the performance of the new UT testing bench at Tube 2012 in Düsseldorf. Fax: +33 380 96 16 15 Email: contact@provea-machine-tube.com Website: www.provea-machine-tube.com

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