3D CAD Drawings Visualisation

Sonspection can offer the following 3D CAD services:

• Option of Full Scale 3D Cad drawings as part of the As-Built Documentation.
• Refresh old As-Built Drawings into 3D
• Visualise completed components
• Eliminate traditional errors with 2D

API RP 2X

Sonaspection produces a recommended practice set typical of those required in API RP 2X for advanced UT training and examination of technician in defect detection, sizing and characterisation for the offshore industry.

This set contains 3 welding set-up configurations of your choice, recommended in the code please see above.

Each sample contains 2-4 defects. Sample defects can be designed around level ‘C’ or level ‘A’ criteria although no specific sentencing would be expressed.

TYPICAL DEFECTS:

• Slag inclusion
• Lack of fusion
• Lack of penetration
• Root cracks
• Centre line cracks

DOCUMENT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• CAD as built drawing
• Manual UT and PT/MT report
• Material Certs
• Weld log and consumable Certs
• QA release note

API Training & Practice

Sonaspection manufactured all the original qualification specimens for API examinations, these specimens are
ideal for training and pre-qualification practice.

Sonaspection manufactured all the original qualification specimens for API examinations, these specimens are manufactured to API requirements.

Our sets are available as either training/practice sets or examination sets. In both cases the specimens are manufactured to API requirements.

Training/practice sets: Are supplied with ‘limited’ documentation - ultrasonic reports and CAD drawings to show the flaw details.

Examination sets: Comprehensive documentation package including photographs of flaws, material and welding consumable certifications, flaw size statements, radiographs etc. exactly as supplied to API / EPRI for their qualification specimens.

THE SET INCLUDES THESE FOUR SPECIMENS
(AS RECOMMENDED BY API):

• 1 0.5” Thick plate weld with single vee weld (0.5” x 9.0” x 15.0” weld length)
• 1 1” Thick plate weld with double vee weld (1.0” x 12.0” x 15.0” weld length)
• 1 8” Diameter Sch. 80 (0.5” wall) x 12” long pipe weld (360º)
• 1 12” Diameter Sch. 80 (0.688” wall) x 14” long pipe weld (180º)

Flaw size tolerance +/- 0.080”

The specimens will contain these type of flaws (as recommended by API)

• Porosity
• Slag Inclusions
• Lack of Fusion
• Lack of Penetration
• Root & Toe Cracks
• Centerline Cracks

ASME XI Appendix Sets

ASME XI APPENDIX VII SET

Samples designed for specialist training and performance demonstration. Advanced training and qualification in defect detection, defect sizing, complex weld geometries, exotic materials. Also for training technician on equipment and procedures.

8 samples containing a minimum of 20 defects.

1. 2 plates, 1 Carbon steel weld. 1 stainless steel weld. Size 12.5mm
WT x 250mm wide x 300mm weld length.
2. 2 plates, 1 Carbon steel weld. 1 stainless steel weld. Size 25mm
WT x 300mm wide x 300 weld length.
3. 1 pipe weld stainless steel. Size 2” sch160 300mm long
4. 1 pipe weld carbon steel. Size 4” sch160 300mm long
5. 1 pipe weld stainless steel. Size 6” sch160 300mm long
6. 1 pipe weld carbon steel. Size 10” sch160 300mm long(180 degree segment)

These custom specimens are supplied with documentation which clearly identifies the flaw types sizes and locations (Flaw truth).

ASME XI APPENDIX VIII SET

A Set of samples designed for Specialist training for ASME boiler & pressure vessel code, section XI, appendix VIII
Advanced training and qualification in crack detection, crack sizing in complex weld geometries and exotic material. Also for training technician on equipment and procedures.

Sonaspection produce 3 different material sets. In carbon steel, austenitic or dissimilar weld metal joints.

Each set contains 5 pipe samples and 10 ID breaking cracks per set (except for the dissimilar metal welds set contains 15 cracks)

1. 1 pipe weld. Size 2” sch80 600mm long (not included in the dissimilar set)
2. 1 pipe weld. Size 4” sch80 600mm long
3. 1 pipe weld. Size 6” sch160 600mm long
4. 1 pipe weld. Size 8” sch80s 600mm long (only included in the dissimilar set)
5. 1 pipe weld. Size 12” sch80s 600mm long
6. 1 pipe weld .Size 24” sch80s 600mm long (120 degree segment)

These custom specimens are supplied with documentation which clearly identifies the crack sizes and locations. (Flaw truth)

Bend Test

Sonaspection has produced a range of bend test samples that can show a student or technician the impact welded defects can have on the structural integrity of a welded joint. We supply them in batches of 5 bars (12mm x 10mm x 200mm long) Each bar has 1 defect in it.

Bar 1 LoSWF
Bar 2 Slag
Bar 3 Clear
Bar 4 LoRF
Bar 5 Toe Crack

Each bar is bend unlit the weld starts to fail and the defect is exposed.

Boiler Tubes

Sonaspection have been involved in trials for UT PA in lieu of radiography, we have designed a range of boiler tube sample to help in the training and examination of technician and equipment.

Sonaspections standard boiler tube pack contains 10 Carbon steel pipes, 50mm OD diameter x 5mm WT with range of defects listed in the BS code for boiler tube inspection. Defects include Toe crack, Root crack, HAZ crack, Centre line crack, incomplete penetration, lack of root fusion, lack of side wall fusion, lack of inter run, tungsten, porosity, gas pores, inclusions, wormhole, undercut, excessive penetration, misalignment.

These packs can also be customised, to smaller or larger packs of boiler tubes. Materials can be low alloy or high alloy. Material size, tube diameter and wall thickness or the type of defects you require.

THE STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• CAD as built drawing
• Manual UT and PT report
• Material Certs
• Weld log and consumable Certs
• QA release note

Optional extras:

• PA report
• Radiography

Casting & Forging Flaws

Sonaspection have developed a series of small and lightweight specimens which contain typical flaws found in cast and forged components.

The specimens are designed for practical training to provide experience in flaw detection, sizing and interpretation. Customised specimens are available on request.

Corrosion & Erosion

The inspection and management of corrosion and erosion is one of the major lasting issues facing pre and in-service inspection.

New testing methods such as Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and UT Corrosion Mapping alongside developments in equipment are providing the necessary knowledge and tools to address the estimated $2.2 trillion annual cost.

Sonaspection are able to support the development of expertise in corrosion and erosion with real flaws in the following specifications in pipe and plate specimens:

• Erosion
• Corrosion
• Pitting

Crack Sizing Bars

Sonaspection produce a range of sizing bars they are a useful tool for crack sizing and characterisation. Standard sizes are weld length 30mm x width 300mm in a range of wall thicknesses, 12mm, 20mm, 25mm and 30mm.

They can be made in carbon steel or stainless steel material.

The mechanically induced cracks run the full 30mm weld length, are mechanical induced cracks and come in percentage through wall height. The recommended set would contain 4 blocks.

Sonaspection can customise these block to client's request.

Custom Reference Blocks

Sonaspection have extensive experience in manufacturing custom blocks to meet your exact requirements.

Our capabilities include NDE, Mechanical Inspection, CAD, Specialist Welding, Cladding Overlay, Machining, Bending/Rolling and Heat Treatment.

WE MANUFACTURE THE FOLLOWING REFLECTOR TYPES

• Slots
• Notches
• Side Drilled Holes
• Flat Bottom Holes

For a quotation please supply specification, detailed drawings, code requirements and material type/grade.

Custom Specimens and Mock-ups

SPECIALISED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION

Sonaspection products can be used for specific NDE training, procedure development, personnel training and qualification, specialists training and performance demonstration

• Advanced training and qualifications (Performance Demonstrations)
– Flaw detection
– Flaw sizing
• Complex weld geometries
• Exotic materials
• Equipment, procedures and personnel

Custom specimens are supplied with documentation which clearly identifies the flaw types, sizes and locations (flaw truth).

Dissimilar Welds

Dissimilar metal specimens are one of the most difficult welded specimens to produce. They are also one of the most challenging to examine with ultrasound.

Sonaspection have developed procedures to overcome these challenges and produce high quality specimens with accurate flaws.

We have both the experience and capability and manufacture either individual or a set of specimens, which are customised to your specific requirements.

RECOMMENDED FOR

• Advanced training and qualifications
• Performance Demonstrations
• Flaw detection
• Flaw sizing
• Complex weld geometries
• Exotic materials
• Equipment, procedures and personnel

ALL SPECIMENS ARE SUPPLIED WITH

• As built CAD drawing
• Flaw size statement
• Certificate of conformance
• A unique number
• Inspection reports
• Material certificates

Optional extras:

• Flaw photographs
• Flaw tracings

NDT Educational Kits

A set of miniature welds, macro sections and photo-radiographs to demonstrate the principles of flaw detection, flaw interpretation and basic sizing.

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Kits are presented in a durable polypropylene case with high density black molded inserts. For Level I training and qualification ie ASNT-TC-lA, PCN, EN473 and others.

KIT TYPES AND CONTENTS

DEMONSTRATION KIT (KTCS91) - 13 KG/29 lbs

The 1 tee and 9 plate specimens are a variety of pieces carefully selected from each of the other kits in order to provide an overview of flaw types and their detection using various non-destructive testing techniques.

ULTRASONIC KIT (KTCS86) - 12 KG/26 lbs

The 1 tee and 9 plate specimens contain a selection of commonly occurring surface-breaking and weld-body flaws.

MAGNETIC PARTICLE (KTCS88) & PENETRANT KIT (KTCS89) - 12 KG/26 lbs

The 3 tee and 7 plate specimens contain a selection of commonly occurring surface-breaking flaws.

VISUAL KIT (KTCS87) - 12 KG/26 lbs

The 3 tee and 7 plate specimens contain a selection of commonly occurring visual welding flaws and irregularities.

RADIOGRAPHIC KIT (KTCS90) - 12 KG/26 lbs

The 1 tee and 9 plate specimens contain a selection of commonly occurring surface-breaking and weld-body flaws.

WELD FLAW IDENTIFICATION KIT (KTCS92) - 7 KG/15 lbs

Contains 30 macro sections showing flaws in cross section.

Flawed Specimen Sets

BASIC WELD FLAW EVALUATION

A set of small lightweight and convenient to handle welds specimens, each containing either one or two flaws with a minimum of 18 flaws per set. The sets are designed for practical training, to provide an introduction to flaw detection, sizing and interpretation.

Each set is presented in a durable polypropylene case with high density black molded inserts.

NEW - Compact LED Radiographic Film Illuminators

Spectralux & Verlux 550 – now with ultra-bright LED >100,000 Cd/m2

About Green Light

Verlux 550 uses LEDs with a narrow wavelength of 550nm which is the maximum sensitivity of the human eye; so when comparing equal intensity of green and white light, the green appears brighter. This makes the radiographs easier to view.

LIGHT INTENSITY

MAX. Luminance: >100,000 Cd/m2
Density: > 4.0 Density
Uniformity: 0.95
Zero warm up time

FEATURES

Aluminium / Plastic Case
Adjustable Support Handle
Foot Switch & Dimmer Control
POWER: 85-264VAC 47~63Hz (full range)
Power Consumption 120W

OTHER ADVANTAGES

LOW HEAT - will not damage films
LOW POWER - energy saving
COMPACT - small & lightweight
SAFE - sealed and insulated
MODERN DESIGN - stylish & simple

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Length 390mm (15.3”)
Width 180mm (7.1”)
Height 50mm (1.9”)
Weight 3kg (6.6lb)

VIEWING AREA

Length 200mm (8”)
Width 80mm (3 1/8”)

A 3 month warranty is included with all units and a 10 day satisfaction money back guarantee.

The illuminators meet the requirements of EN25580: 1992; ASTM E 1390-90 and ISO 5580: 1995. They are CE Marked.

PDI Reference Blocks

Reference blocks for advanced calibration of inspection equipment prior to Performance Demonstrations and inspection of pipe welds in the power generating industry.

Sonaspection’s in-depth knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing and Performance Demonstration provides a unique insight into the requirements of these specialty reference blocks.

REFERENCE RADIOGRAPHS
FOR TRAINING AND EXAMINATION

SONASPECTION PRODUCE THIS HANDY A4 PACKAGE FOR RADIOGRAPH INTERPRETATION

It contains 20 Radiographs showing a minimum of 20 defects.

Plus a minimum of 6 processing defects

1. Radiograph report.
2. Radiograph.
3. Student report template.
4. Defect reference section.

Standard Flawed Specimen Sets

ADVANCED WELD FLAW EVALUATION

Standard Flawed Specimens are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of all known internationally recognised Qualification Programme.

• Advanced training and practice prior to qualifications on:
- Flaw detection
- Flaw sizing
- Flaw interpretation
• Realistic size welds
• Common weld geometries

Sonaspection flawed specimens are avaliable either individually or in sets.

Standard UT Calibration Blocks