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Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging

TRAINING OBJECTIVES: This one day course provides the basic theory of ultrasonic technology to a degree that the participants will have an understanding of ultrasonic thickness gauging. Participants in this hands-on workshop will be able to better understand the pitfalls of ultrasonic thickness gauging with respect to material velocities, surface roughness and geometrical configurations.

COURSE OUTLINE:
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to ultrasonic theory
  • Definition of ultrasonic vibrations
  • Transmission / receiving
  • Ultrasonic applications
  • Relationship of frequency velocity and wavelength
  • Resolution / sensitivity
  • Sound attenuation
  • Acoustic impedance
  • Piezoelectric crystal and types
  • Search units
  • Single element
  • Dual element
  • Focused beam
  • Probe diameter
  • Probe frequency
  • Pulse echo transmission
  • Through transmission
  • Practical applications
  • Contact testing
  • Effect on surface roughness
  • Effect on surface coating
  • Surface curvature
  • Instrumentation
    - basic pulse echo instrument
    - control functions and uses
    - display - information / readout
  • Example

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging Day Courses in Hamilton, ON :
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