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

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6.App-1.1 TOFD Basic Theory<br />

TOFD is usually per<strong>for</strong>med using longitudinal waves as the primary detection<br />

method. <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> sensors are placed on each side of the weld. One sensor<br />

sends the ultrasonic beam into the material and the other sensor receives<br />

reflected and diffracted ultrasound from anomalies and geometric reflectors.

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