New ASTM Standard for Phased Array Probes
Posted: 2013-2-12
Phased array probes are a recently developed technology that offers significant
advantages in the detection, sizing and imaging of defects that can affect the
structural components of airplanes, bridges, power plants and other critical
areas. A new ASTM International standard describes testing that can be done on
various arrays to ensure that all inspectors are using similar testing equipment.
ASTM E2904, Practice for Characterization and Verification of Phased Array
Probes, was developed by Subcommittee E07.06 on Ultrasonic Method, part of
ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing.
"ASTM E2904 should allow different inspectors to analyze defects independently
and come to essentially the same conclusions on their severity," says Michael
Moles, senior technology manager, Olympus NDT, and an E07 member. New
standardized arrays, along with automated scanning, will facilitate repeatable
test results, according to Moles, who also notes, "Phased arrays are significantly
faster, as well as providing permanent records and better imaging."
Arrays defined in ASTM E2904 can be used by inspectors, regulators,
manufacturers, laboratories, quality assurance departments and purchasing
agents. Measurement data obtained from the standard will be helpful in
specifying, describing, or providing performance criteria for procurement and
quality assurance or service evaluation of the operation characteristics of linear
phased-array ultrasonic probes.
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of its standards. For more information on becoming an ASTM member, visit
www.astm.org/JOIN.
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openness, relevance and transparency. ASTM standards are accepted and used in
research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial
transactions.
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advantages in the detection, sizing and imaging of defects that can affect the
structural components of airplanes, bridges, power plants and other critical
areas. A new ASTM International standard describes testing that can be done on
various arrays to ensure that all inspectors are using similar testing equipment.
ASTM E2904, Practice for Characterization and Verification of Phased Array
Probes, was developed by Subcommittee E07.06 on Ultrasonic Method, part of
ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing.
"ASTM E2904 should allow different inspectors to analyze defects independently
and come to essentially the same conclusions on their severity," says Michael
Moles, senior technology manager, Olympus NDT, and an E07 member. New
standardized arrays, along with automated scanning, will facilitate repeatable
test results, according to Moles, who also notes, "Phased arrays are significantly
faster, as well as providing permanent records and better imaging."
Arrays defined in ASTM E2904 can be used by inspectors, regulators,
manufacturers, laboratories, quality assurance departments and purchasing
agents. Measurement data obtained from the standard will be helpful in
specifying, describing, or providing performance criteria for procurement and
quality assurance or service evaluation of the operation characteristics of linear
phased-array ultrasonic probes.
To purchase ASTM standards, visit www.astm.org and search by the standard
designation, or contact ASTM Customer Relations (phone: 877-909-ASTM;
sales@astm.org). ASTM International welcomes participation in the development
of its standards. For more information on becoming an ASTM member, visit
www.astm.org/JOIN.
ASTM International is one of the largest international standards development and
delivery systems in the world. ASTM International meets the World Trade
Organization (WTO) principles for the development of international standards:
coherence, consensus, development dimension, effectiveness, impartiality,
openness, relevance and transparency. ASTM standards are accepted and used in
research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial
transactions.
For more news in this sector, visit www.astm.org/sn-metals or follow us on
Twitter @ASTMMetals.
