Inspection apparatus for evaluating a partially completed weld

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2001

OSTI ID:873515

Smartt, Herschel B ^[1]; Larsen, Eric D ^[1]; Johnson, Jonn A ^[1]

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1. Idaho Falls, ID

An inspection apparatus for evaluating a partially completed weld is described and which is utilized in combination with an automated movable welder which moves across a supporting surface, and wherein the inspection apparatus includes a coupling member mounted on the welder; a frame member mounted on the coupling member; an ultrasonic sensor mounted on the frame member and disposed in ultrasonic sound transmitting relation relative to the partially completed weld; and a drive assembly for adjusting the position of the ultrasonic sensor relative to the partially completed weld.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
• Patent Number(s): US 6178819
• OSTI ID: 873515
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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