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Concurrent ultrasonic weld evaluation system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5454001

A system for concurrent, non-destructive evaluation of partially completed welds for use in conjunction with an automated welder. The system utilizes real time, automated ultrasonic inspection of a welding operation as the welds are being made by providing a transducer which follows a short distance behind the welding head. Reflected ultrasonic signals are analyzed utilizing computer based digital pattern recognition techniques to discriminate between good and flawed welds on a pass by pass basis. The system also distinguishes between types of weld flaws.

Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE86013772
OSTI ID:
5454001
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English