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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4674814
A new and improved method and apparatus for radiographic inspection of welds in pipes, tanks, or other objects are patented. The apparatus includes a means for moving the radiographic unit relative to the weld, a means for moving the radiographic film and coordinating it with the movement of the radiographic unit, a means for stopping the longitudinal movement of the apparatus when a weld is reached, and a track for guiding the unit along a weld. The radiographic unit has a small focal area of emitted rays, and the rays are restricted so that only a beam of substantially parallel rays reaches the film. The designs of the apparatus to move the radiographic unit and to hold and move the film are described in detail. (M.P.G.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-025427
Assignee:
Travel-Ray Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3087058
OSTI ID:
4674814
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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