saw weld On-Line Inspection

SAW Ultrasonic On-line System Inspection

UT TRANSDUCERS

Thanks to our Ultrasonic expertise, we design and manufacture in-house our UT tailored transducers to suit your detection needs according to your product range.

A wide range of UT transducers are available, for more information, contact us.

weld inspection features

SOFRATEST offers Ultrasonic inspection solutions for on-line weld inspection of SAW pipes (directly on the production line).

Positionned directly after the welding occurs, the UT head performs the inspection of the SAW weld of the pipe which moves forward and spines around slowly.

Several defects can be detected:

Internal/External longitudinal and transverse defects detection in the weld (several configurations of probe arrangement are available : I, K, X)
Lamination defects detection in the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) of the weld and in the pipe body
Midwall weld defects detection
Loss of coupling detection

When necessary, the inspection head can slide to an off-line position to perform a calibration on a standard pipe.

Phased Array sensors can be integrated on the SOFRATEST system.

A laser tracking system is available on the Ultrasonic head to follow the weld and enable the probes to adjust their positions themselves.

The SOFRATEST inspection head design adapts perfectly to the different curvatures, thickness and diameters of the pipes, enabling a 100% inspection of the product.

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pipe body inspection features

In addition to standard weld inspection, SOFRATEST offers advanced mechanical systems to perform complementary inspections, such as pipe body inspection directly on the production line.

To offer the best solutions as possible to our customers and to be compliant with the mains international standards, SOFRATEST can offer a total inspection or a partial inspection of the pipe body:

For a partial inspection, the body oscillator swings between the two welds area. The customization of body oscillator mechanics, oscillation speed and probe characteristics is available to meet specific customer needs and requirements.
For a total inspection, a row of probes is installed on the pipe body and cover 100% of the space between the two weld zones. The customization of probe characteristics and mechanic is available to meet specific customer needs and requirements.

This process, easy to integrate, enables the detection of lamination defects and coupling losses within the pipe body.

Inspection Results Displayed in Real Time

Control Pendant to Manage the Inspection

SOFRATEST SOFTWARE

With our robust and user-friendly software, the results of the Ultrasonic inspection are displayed in real-time.

The system screen is accessible remotely, providing a clear, global view of the ongoing inspection and allowing necessary adjustments to be made in real-time, including gate definition, gain management, marking system settings etc.

Traceability is ensured by our production software, creating comprehensive and customizable inspection reports/calibration reports.

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All our Ultrasonic systems comply with European and international standards, including ASME Section V, ISO 10893-11, 10893-8, 10893-10, API 5L, API 5CT, ASTM E317, and more.

SOFRATEST Added value

Harsh Conditions Resistant Equipment

100% Adaptable Systems

Automatic Adjustment of the Head Position with Laser System

Fast Inspection Speed

Dynamic Calibration

Customized Inspection Report

saw weld On-Line Inspection

UT TRANSDUCERS

weld inspection features

pipe body inspection features

SOFRATEST SOFTWARE

SOFRATEST Added value

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