Casting and forging

A series of small and lightweight specimens which contain typical flaws found in cast and forged components.

Our casting and forging specimens are designed for practical training to provide experience in basic flaw detection, sizing and interpretation. Available either individually or as sets, our specimens also provide representative geometries and an awareness of reporting difficulties.

In addition to our standard specimens, we can work with you to create customized specimens on request.

Our specimens are recommended for:

Training and practice prior to
qualifications in:
– Basic flaw detection
– Basic flaw sizing
– Flaw interpretation
Understanding representative geometries
Gaining an awareness of reporting difficulties

We have a choice of three materials for our specimens:

Carbon steel
Stainless steel
Aluminium

Our specimens are suitable for the following methods:

Ultrasonic testing
Magnetic particle testing
Penetrant testing
Visual testing

Details of our specimens and sets available:

Our standard specimens

Flange
2 Ingots (various sizes)
Stud
Wasted bolt
Tee
4 Spigots (various sizes)
Recessed flange
Tapered ingot

Individual specimens

Contain up to 3 flaws
Are unique, no two specimens are the same
Are individually numbered and supplied with:
– Drawing/NDE report
– Testing and acceptance criteria
– Certificate of conformance

Recommended set (014)

12 individual specimens
Contain an average of 20 flaws
Total weight of 59kg/130 lbs
NDE reports
Testing and acceptance criteria
Certificate of conformance

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