Branch Weld: UT inspection of complex geometry and surface
A3263
In non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, surface imperfections (gaps) create ultrasonic artifacts that can impact the planning and intervention performance. Minimizing these impacts improves the availability and performance of the plant.
Intercontrôle has developed Branch Weld, an automated ultrasonic (UT) technique that reduces the impact of surface variations (UT probe with conformable application tool and advanced UT technique). Thanks to a 6-axis robot, it can be adapted to various complex situations (stitching, surface profile with connecting radii, evolving profiles, ground areas…).