6-ch TOFD

1-ch TOFD

SUPOR TOFD Module

2/ 4/ 6 TOFD Modules are Available

4-ch or 6-ch TOFD Crawler for Multi-channel TOFD Inspection

2-ch TOFD Crawler

TOFD Principle

SUPOR Instruction

TOFD Principle
TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction): It is an ultrasound inspection method based on ultrasound diffraction, instead of wave amplitude. The basic feature is working with pitch and catch probes.

TOFD Principle
Diffraction Incident Wave Diffracted Wave

Reflected Wave

Diffracted Wave Low transmit energy for each direction; The diffracted direction has no relationship with incident wave.

TOFD Principle
TOFD Typical Setup Transmitting Probe Lateral Wave Upper End Workpiece Lower End Bottom Wave Receiving Probe

TOFD Principle
Transmit Time Difference Y Y Receiving Probe

LW Td

BW

TOFD Principle
TOFD Waveform and Image Display

Amplitude +

White

Time

White

Black 256 steps Black

1.Surface breaking Flaw in TOFD waveform display Disconnected Lateral Wave Transmitting Probe Receiving Probe

Bottom Wave BW

Crack Wave

2.Bottom Flaw in TOFD waveform display Lateral Wave Receiving Probe Transmitting Probe

Disconnected Bottom Wave LW

Crack

3.Hidden Flaw in TOFD waveform display Lateral Wave Transmitting Probe Receiving Probe Reflected Signal

Bottom Wave LW BW

Refracted Signal

4. Gas Hole Flaw in TOFD waveform display

Lateral Wave

Reflected Signal

Bottom Wave LW BW

Refracted Signal

Gas Hole Flaw TOFD image

Gas Hole Flaw

TOFD Image Display

Image without flaw Image with flaws

TOFD Advantage
z High inspection rate for internal flaws in welds z Have long scan length z High accuracy in flaw depth and height measurement z Fully recorded z Combined with conventional UT may achieve 100% welding line coverage.

SUPOR Instruction
z Modular Design z Easy Operation z TOFD Crawler z Powerful Data Analysis

Modular Design
SUPOR can provide 2/4/6 TOFD modules
Features of TOFD Module zMulti-channel TOFD function with 2/4/6 channels for selection z0.5MHz~20MHz band width zNegative square wave transmit pulse, adjustable transmit voltage and pulse width zData Analysis: Lateral Wave / Bottom Wave Straightening, Lateral Wave/ Bottom Wave Filtering, Contrast Correction, Gain Correction, Flaw Height and Length Measurement

6-ch TOFD Module

Appearance
Alarm output, encoder, Ethernet, USB and VGA ports

indicator

Rugged Appearance

Touch Screen
knob

Function keys

Power Key

User-friendly Interface
Status
Readings : Info fields

SUPOR Interface

Menu

Submenus

Data display

Parameters

Crawler
Handle Frame Probe Fixer

Encoder Probe

Magnetic Wheel

TOFD Scan Operation Procedure

Overview of TOFD Wizard: This TOFD Wizard gives instructions to the operators on how to set up TOFD imaging parameters when testing objects. It is very convenient and user friendly.

The Imaging wizard includes 5 steps:

Step 1- Setup channel number Step 2- Workpiece coverage simulation Step 3- Setup wave parameter Step 4- Setup encoder parameter Step 5- TOFD scan parameter

Overview of TOFD Wizard (One channel)

Overview of TOFD Wizard

Step 1- Select channel number for scan This step is for selecting channel number for scanning, or opening existing (previously saved) TOFD wizard setup parameter . The operators may select channel number, subject to the thickness of the test object or relevant codes, or make changes to the saved TOFD wizard setup parameters.

Overview of TOFD Wizard

Step 2- Workpiece coverage simulation It simulates the propagation path of ultrasound in the test object based on sound velocity in the test object, TOFD probe and wedge parameters set up by operators, enabling the operators to know the ultrasound propagation in the test object visually and to finish preparation of test technique and inspection.

Overview of TOFD Wizard

Step 3- Setup wave parameter Calibration Zero PCS (Probe Central Separation) Setup Calibrate Material Velocity

Overview of TOFD Wizard

Step 4- Setup encoder parameter Make sure the encoder is calibrated before scanning

Encoder Setting

Overview of TOFD Wizard

Step 5- TOFD scan parameter TOFD scan direction Scan line average number Scan channel distance setup

TOFD Image
After finishing the step 5 setup, the system goes to TOFD imaging screen. Move the crawler, the screen displays a continuous TOFD image.

zTOFD Data Analysis

Lateral wave/ Bottom wave straightening

zTOFD Data Analysis

Lateral wave/ Bottom wave filtering Original Image Image after lateral wave filtering

zTOFD Data Analysis

Contrast Correction Original Image Image after contrast correction

zTOFD Data Analysis

Gain Correction Original Image Image after increasing 6dB gain

zTOFD Data Analysis

Flaw marking and measurement
Flaw Marking and Measurement Parabolic Cursor Fitting

zTOFD Data Analysis

As a professional computer analysis software, SuporUp can perform length measurement, straightening, filter, recovery, local zoom, SAFT, contrast adjustment and gain post processing on the TOFD image.

SuporUp TOFD (6 Channel) File Measurement

z6-ch TOFD Test Report

Screenshot and detailed info may be losslessly stored to SuporUp facilitating report editing and data management.

zApplication reference
Application on plate welding

On-site Application

Specification for 6-ch TOFD

Imaging Mode System Channel Probe Connector Type Probe Connector Number Max. Supporting Elements Pulser Pulser PRF Pulse Voltage Pulse Width Damping Receiver Gain Bandwidth A/D Sampling Rate Rectification Filter Reject 0dB110dB, step: 0.5/2/6/12 0.5MHz25MHz 200MHz Positive, Negative, Full, RF 16 levels available 0%80% Spike, square 100Hz2000Hz 50V500V, min. step 50V 10ns600ns 4 levels 6 LEMO 00 12 pcs 12 TOFD

Specification for 6-ch TOFD

Imaging Mode Scan Scan Type Image Wizard Trigger Mode Scan Length Calibration Range Material Velocity Display Delay Probe Delay Auto Calibration Manual Calibration Gate Test Point Selection Measurement Gate Start Gate Width Gate Height Peak / flank / J flank Dual gates: to measure echo amplitude, sound path, horizontal distance, vertical distance, distance between gates. Full range Full range 1090% 12 mm15000 mm 1000 m/s10000 m/s -10 mm10000 mm 0 us200 s Velocity, probe delay Velocity, probe delay A/TOFD Available Time-based / Encoder Max. 2m TOFD

Specification for 6-ch TOFD

Imaging Mode Measurement Curve Function Auxiliary Function Alarm Signal Display Measure Value Data Analysis Testing Index Time base Linearity Vertical Linearity Attenuator Precision Dynamic Range 0.5% 3% 12dB1dB 36dB DAC A-scan echo freeze, auto calibration, angle measurement, peak memory, parameter output, AWS D1.1/D1.5, USB storage, curve surface correction. Signal and sound alarm 8 positions can be user-defined. LW/ BW straightening, LW/ BW removal, defect height and length measurement, contrast adjust, gain adjust TOFD

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