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Phased Array Inspection of Titanium Disk Forgings Targeting no. 1/2 FBH Sensitivity

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1916772· OSTI ID:20655396
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  1. Center for NDE, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 (United States)
The phased array implementation of a focused zoned ultrasonic inspection to achieve a >3dB signal-to-noise for no. 1/2 flat bottom holes (FBH) in titanium is reported. Previous work established the ultrasound focusing required to achieve the targeted sensitivity. This work reports on the design of a phased array transducer capable of maintaining the needed focus to the depths required in the forging inspection. The performance of the phased array inspection is verified by examining signal-to-noise of no. 1/2 FBHs contained in coupons cut from actual forgings.
OSTI ID:
20655396
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 760; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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