TPT November 2018

I NSPE C T I ON , T E S T I NG & QUA L I T Y CONT R OL

UT immersion system for critical applications A RECENT test system supplied to a producer of titanium tubes for nuclear applications incorporates MAC’s

(Magnetic Analysis Corp) Echomac ® FD-6A ultrasonic instrumentation with TACTIC’s (TAC Technical Instrument Corp) ultrasonic transducer immersion tank, mechanical handling, controls and ‘spin the tube’ conveyors, to provide a complete turnkey installation. For this critical application, the ultrasonic test is conducted directly after the drawing operation to verify that the tube meets the required specifications, before more pieces are run. The Echomac uses four test channels to verify the OD, ID dimensions, eccentricity and ovality conditions, and two channels for flaw detection. Tube sizes range from ¼" to 3" diameter. The immersion tank containing the transducers feeds directly to the FD- 6A. The conveyor system consists of a 16-ft inlet and 16-ft outlet. TACTIC’s rollers maintain the correct helix as the tube is fed through the tester – a critical part of ensuring accuracy during the test. The Echomac FD-6A, MAC’s latest UT instrument model, achieves a new level of improved signal-to-noise ratio, finer adjustments, improved thickness resolution, repeatability and reliability. Featuring MAC’s user-friendly NDC Technologies, a provider of precision measurement and control solutions, has successfully recertified to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard. The audit encompassed the complete value chain, from development and production to sales. The certification applies to NDC’s corporate headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, USA, and Centers of Excellence in Irwindale, California, USA, and Maldon, UK. “This latest certification supports NDC’s commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction,” said Andy Hall, quality and compliance director at NDC. “We have made some significant advancements in our organisation over the past few years and we are delighted that our continued hard work has been recognised. We strive

Ultrasonic test system for titanium tube

Echohunter ® interface software and versatile intuitive operation, control of all key test parameters is on a single screen, and thresholds can be moved by selecting and dragging on-screen. A ‘Global’ key allows parameters for several test channels to be adjusted at once, or copied from one channel to another. The 6A model has also received GE qualification for P3TF31, Class A & B, to exceed our customers’ expectations in all facets of our business and this recertification reflects our ongoing commitment.” Published in September 2015, ISO 9001:2015 places notably higher requirements on companies than the previous version of the standard. As the leading standard for quality management, ISO 9001:2015 provides a clear framework for organisations to have a more robust but flexible management system. Obtained through thorough external audits performed by an independent accredited registrar company, the certification helps organisations to develop a management system that aligns with their broader business strategy. The revised standard contains

and P29TF82 Class A & B, a typical requirement for nuclear and aerospace applications. MAC states that new installations, or older ones that need to be upgraded, can benefit from use of the Echomac FD6A instrumentation.

Magnetic Analysis Corp – USA Fax: +1 914 703 3790

Email: info@mac-ndt.com Website: www.mac-ndt.com NDC Technologies recertifies to ISO 9001:2015

key updates including an emphasis on risk-based thinking to enhance the process approach, improve services and increase leadership. NDC designs and develops on-line measurement and control solutions for manufacturing processes. The company offers a diverse range of measurements such as moisture, oil, protein and other constituents in food, tobacco and bulk materials; film thickness and coating weight in extruded films and converted products; dimensional measurements for cable and tube products; and flatness, length and speed, thickness and width of metals products.

NDC Technologies Inc – USA Email: info@ndc.com Website: www.ndc.com

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