Version utwin full featured ultrasonic cscan software brochure. Ultrasonic inspection software that is compatible to the platform used by the motion software is needed for the optimization of the assembly. This apparatus permits researchers to identify the depth of the observed defect in the sample. Tecscan systems introduces a new cscan imaging software for. The software includes ascan, bscan, cscan, 3d and new 4d displays specifically designed for corrosion mapping, time of flight diffraction tofd for weld inspection, and short range guided wave srgw. The modular user interface is designed to hide and restore infrequently used controls with a single click, and save specific. Iw cscan supports a wide range of ultrasonic, eddy current and analog instruments including conventional, phased array, and fmc tfm. The ultrasonic cscan test results are also displayed on.
They incorporate an easy to follow software interface windows environment. Utwin is a 3rd generation 32 bit, true windows data acquisition, imaging and analysis software system from. Start scanning in minutes with an intuitive control panel that. This sequence is repeated equally over the full length. Blow detector, cscan, laser thickness measurement, air. Features and benefits wide variety of different size modular systems powerful teachin and scanning software allowing for inspection of complex 3d parts. Special purpose cscan equipment has been used to inspect these parts. The example below shows a version with a rectified waveform. Complete range of reliable and high performance ultrasonic immersion tanks. The capabilities of this ultrasonic immersion cscan system are numerous. It includes a full cscan data acquisition system coupled with full a, b and cscan capability, thickness testing and fft signal analysis. Combining our pocket ut ultrasonic cscan system with a upkt10 automated tabletop scanner gives todays researcher the capability to look inside materials to detect, measure and map anomalies all while maintaining the features of a portable, highend flaw detector. Productive cscan provides nondestructive testing ndt related services and.
The ultrasonics software page provides links to software related resources. Ndt ultrasonic testing ut equipment and inspection. Automated ultrasonic cscan is a technique that utilises ultrasound and mechanised scanners to build a comprehensive plan view of the component being. C scan refers to the image produced when the data collected from an ultrasonic inspection is plotted on a plan view of the component. Utwin is a thirdgeneration windows data acquisition, imaging, and analysis software system with intuitive pulldown menus, independent cscan pages and feature ico. Ultrasonic testing level 1 angle beam testing duration. With the scan3d ultrasonic testing solution, scan plans of inspected parts are directly defined from cad files, and the automated ultrasonic cscan tests are performed in throughtransmission and pulseecho. It consists of a computer containing ultrasonic pulsereceiver card, analogtodigital converter card and system operating software, mechanical scanner, motion control subsystem, ultrasonic transducer and an immersion tank.
Special purpose c scan equipment has been used to inspect these parts. The three most common formats are know in the ndt world as ascan, bscan and cscan presentations. Ut boards and software, to system scanners and accessories, mistras. Non destructive evaluation nde, ultrasonic cscan, inspection, defects, fea 2. Neither the uffc or the ieee endorses any of the software packages. A c scan from a phased array system is very similar to the one from the conventional probe seen above.
Hp scanjet scanners configuring ultrasonic misfeed. Ultrasonic data can be collected and displayed in a number of different formats. Omnipc is a pcbased data analysis and reporting software that benefits from the same user interface, analysis and reporting features as the omniscan. Bond testing c scan inspection of composite honeycomb structures using the omniscan mx duration. Now for the first time in a hand held highend eddy current flaw detector package we add a cscan data display capability. The earliest ultrasonic c scan inspections were developed in paramount, california using a hughes memoscope which was a storage oscilloscope and each xy planar view scan once completed was documented with a simple black and white photo. Anderson, philips medical systems scilab scilab is a scientific. Application of ultrasonic cscan t echniques for t racing defects in laminated composite materials in fig. The software displays ultrasonic ascan, cscan, thickness measurements, and positional data in real time, with a maximum resolution of 0. Ultrasonic cscan continuous, reliable measurement of corrosion rates key features of the system a colour graphic image is produced displaying a contoured map of the internal surface condition. Our ultrasonic testing instruments range from high end systems to portable units, for inspections of varying complexity and unique requirements.
This paper brings out the details of a new ultrasonic c scan system developed to replace the costly conventional c scan equipment. A cscan from a phased array system is very similar to the one from the conventional probe seen above. Iw cscan has a clean interface, with intuitive menus and quick. The high frequency ultrasonic c scan is a nondestructive technique to examine defects inside a material. Each presentation mode provides a different way of looking at and evaluating the region of material being inspected. Cscan images, allowing the determination of the position and, in some cases, of the size of the defects. From immersion systems and largescale scanners, to single or multichannel systems. Finally, precise determination of specimens thickness was also achieved. Data acquisition and analysis software matec instrument companies.
Zetec scanning systems provide accurate and efficient. Elimination of harmful vibrations from the system allowed to obtain a high quality of measuring and measuring by high frequency of ultrasound is possible. Ultrasonic cscan imaging for material characterization g. Relevant geometry, ut setups are automatically called up during scan time.
The corrosion mapping software available with ultrasonic c scan includes colourdepth relationship, cursor depth assessment, percentage attack, highlight region facility, b and d scan slicing, 3dimensional with and without b and d slicing, and the facility to download images to a. Iw cscan supports a wide range of ultrasonic, eddy current and analog. Utwin is a thirdgeneration windows data acquisition, imaging, and analysis software system with intuitive pulldown menus, independent cscan pages and feature icons. Wave reflection and receiver signal 4 by using this testing method over a surface, a c scan image a 2d image in which colors. Automated ultrasonic cscan imaging westech inspection inc. Development of an ultrasonic system for cscan of aircraft. Each presentation mode provides a different way of looking. The obtained cscan image was reconstructed before analyzing it using imagej software. The proscan delivers high end performance while remaining userfriendly and cost effective. Pdf application of ultrasonic cscan techniques for tracing.
The high frequency ultrasonic cscan is a nondestructive technique to examine defects inside a material. In the power generation, oil and gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries, the ability to perform a full volumetric scan of important components is essential to the continued safety of daily operations. A novel ultrasonic c scan instrument and software was developed. Partial or full cscan in addition to ascan and bscan images are obtained. The three most common formats are know in the ndt world as a scan, b scan and c scan presentations. Includes a reach library of tools for analysis and evaluation of scan results gates, advanced. Every optional component is independent in function and integrates seamlessly with the basic framework. Applications of ultrasonic nondestructive testing in 3d printing. Talons extensive range of 24 state of the art ultrasonic systems allow inspection of all component types to the latest standards. Cscan systems can be made to specification from simple two dimensional xy scanners to multi axis scanners for complex parts as well as polar cscan. Scan capabilities range from high speed multichannel plate inspection with back wall contour following to fully automated 3d complex contour following of composite components with simultaneous through transmission and pulse echo from two sides. Signal and image processing an introduction to matlab m.
Iw cscan is simple, flexible and productive ndt software. Ultrasonic pulse echo allows for the detection of delaminations, voids, porosity, and foreign objects in composite laminates. This paper brings out the details of a new ultrasonic cscan system developed to replace the costly conventional cscan equipment. Some links will take you away from the uffc website. With omnipc, the omniscan unit can now be used strictly for scanning while analysis is performed simultaneously on a personal computer. Utwin full featured ultrasonic cscan software by mistras group inc. Tecnitest ndt ultrasonic immersion tanks can be used for industrial non destructive testing ndt applications, research projects and training. Import geometry import part geometry from cad programs such as unigraphics and autocad, or from text files.
This capability makes it a valuable tool to monitor the precise location of delaminations. Ultrasonic linear scanning solution record separate utdata files for composite inspection, a linear scan lscan, sometimes referred to as an electronic scan escan, uses a group of elements of a linear array probe to pulse a single straight beam 1, then another adjacent beam 2. Users can customize any mix of ascan rf, full wave, positive or negative half wave, bscan realtime or postanalysis except rf waveforms or cscan amplitude, tofd displays on one screen. A novel ultrasonic cscan instrument and software was developed. After 7 days, the sample was again tested with the same ultrasonic testing parameters and corresponding c scan images were obtained.
The earliest ultrasonic cscan inspections were developed in paramount, california using a hughes memoscope which was a storage oscilloscope and each xy planar view scan once completed was documented with a simple black and white photo. Utwin supports up to eight ut channels from multiple sources pci. Signal amplitude or depth data is collected within gated region. Bestinclass ultrasonic testing software from zetec simplifies the nde inspection process. To date pictures cscan in eddy current has been limited to expensive large laboratory instruments. Data from multiple arrays combined in the data display providing a full cscan image of the part. The rectangle on top of the cscan view indicates the area scanned with the. Jan 07, 2016 epoch i encoded c scan feature duration. Ideally suited for phased array inspection of welds using zonal discrimination and tofd, the highly flexible platform can be easily adapted to a wide assortment of applications and materials. Muct modular ultrasonic cscan immersion tanks jwj ndt. Tecscan systems introduces a new cscan imaging software for bond. It utilizes a unique modular design approach to provide different scanning configurations for different types of test pieces. They can be used as automatic inspection systems for ultrasonic ut immersion scanning, through transmission with squirtergantry or air scan systems.
Offline part programming by importing the part model from cad file a, b and c scan data processing and analysis tool kit. Ultrasonic cscan imaging for material characterization. Aug 08, 2012 bond testing c scan inspection of composite honeycomb structures using the omniscan mx duration. True windowstm data acquisition and imaging software. It combines the ultrasonic pulserreceiver with the motion control and data acquisition by using the. The ultrasonic cscan test results are also displayed on imported 3d model for nondestructive analysis.
Utwin supports up to eight ut channels from multiple sources pci cards, multiplexers, or external pulserreceivers. Data from multiple arrays combined in the data display providing a. Ges muct series is a newly developed automatic ultrasonic c scan inspection platform. Part geometry, ultrasonic setups, scan plans and scan results are saved in unique and easily managed databases. Cscan refers to the image produced when the data collected from an ultrasonic inspection is plotted on a plan view of the component. Ultrasonic linear scanning solution record separate utdata files for composite inspection, a linear scan l scan, sometimes referred to as an electronic scan e scan, uses a group of elements of a linear array probe to pulse a single straight beam 1, then another adjacent beam 2. An ultrasonic cscan was designed and constructed to expand the testing capabilities of the department of materials science and engineering mse at the university of alabama at birmingham uab. Matecs aragorn data acquisition and control software is multichannel. The tabletop scanner includes a mini bridge and acrylic tank, a motorized x, y, zaxis with a scan envelope of 10l x 10w x 10h and a stepper motor controller and motor. Ultrasonic c scan imaging for material characterization g. With phased array systems however, the probe is typically moved physically along one axis while the beam electronically scans along the other according to the focal law sequence. Version utwin full featured ultrasonic cscan software. Users can customize any mix of a scan rf, full wave, positive or negative half wave, b scan realtime or postanalysis except rf waveforms or c scan amplitude, tofd displays on one screen. Ges muct series is a newly developed automatic ultrasonic cscan inspection platform.
Tecscan manufactures manual and automated nondestructive ultrasonic, eddy. Application of ultrasonic cscan techniques for tracing defects in laminated composite materials 195 d1. The ultrasonic misfeed detector also called the multipick or multifeed detector is a very useful feature included on several hp scanjet models that can detect when multiple pages are fed simultaneously into the adf automatic document feeder or sheetfeed scanner, alert the user, and stop the scanning job so the proper action can be taken. The corrosion mapping software available with ultrasonic cscan includes colourdepth relationship, cursor depth assessment, percentage attack, highlight region facility, b and d scan slicing, 3dimensional with and without b and d slicing, and the facility to download images to a. Flaw detection and monitoring over corroded surface. This flexible system not only satisfies diverse inspection requirements. The ultrasonics software page provides links to softwarerelated resources. Technology designs td scan software platform is an easy to use, integrated endtoend solution for advanced ultrasonic inspections. Wave reflection and receiver signal 4 by using this testing method over a surface, a cscan image a 2d image in which colors. For companies where safety is a primary strategic concern, the value of ultrasonic testing equipment far exceeds its price. Non destructive evaluation nde, ultrasonic c scan, inspection, defects, fea 2. A conventional ultrasonic cscan inspection was performed on the sample prior to the tests with the bond testing equipment as a reference figure 5.
Our system is a computer controlled magnetic crawler system with over 250 pounds of holding strength and is configurable for many different applications. This software can also be used in conjunction with extra. Pdf application of ultrasonic cscan techniques for. Application of ultrasonic cscan techniques for tracing. Applications of ultrasonic nondestructive testing in 3d. The sample was again subjected to corrosive environment.
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