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Preparatory Notes for ASNT NDT Level III Examination - Ultrasonic Testing, UT

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The second major consideration is how to scan the transducer(s) with respect<br />

to the part being inspected. When the sample being inspected has a flat<br />

surface, a simple raster-scan can be per<strong>for</strong>med. If the sample is cylindrical, a<br />

turntable can be used to turn the sample while the transducer is held<br />

stationary or scanned in the axial direction of the cylinder. When the sample<br />

is irregular shaped, scanning becomes more difficult. As illustrated in the<br />

beam modeling animation, curved surface can steer, focus and defocus the<br />

ultrasonic beam. For inspection applications involving parts having complex<br />

curvatures, scanning systems capable of per<strong>for</strong>ming contour following are<br />

usually necessary.<br />

http://www.ndt-ed.org/EducationResources/CommunityCollege/<strong>Ultrasonic</strong>s/Graphics/Flash/AppleScan/Apple2.swf

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