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This document provides instructions for inspecting an aluminum extrusion using ultrasonic testing. It describes the equipment, calibration process, inspection procedure, and reporting requirements. Technicians are to locate and size discontinuities, and determine if the part is acceptable or should be rejected.

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UT2 Written Insturction

This document provides instructions for inspecting an aluminum extrusion using ultrasonic testing. It describes the equipment, calibration process, inspection procedure, and reporting requirements. Technicians are to locate and size discontinuities, and determine if the part is acceptable or should be rejected.

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NDT Written Instructions

Examination by Immersion testing of an Aluminum Extrusion. ( Part # )

Procedure:
Prepared by:
Date:

1. Objective

Inspect an aluminum extrusion (Part#) by immersion testing using longitudinal


waves only. Locate and determine size as well as acceptability or rejectability of
each discontinuity.

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2. Equipment

2.1 Immersion tank with associated bridge manipulator (type and make)
2.2 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector - Use Olympus Epoch 600 (serial#) or equivalent.
2.3 Immersion probe – Use 5MHZ, 1/2 inch diameter zero degree transducer
(serial#) or equivalent.
2.4 Calibration Blocks - A set of ASTM Distance amplitude blocks made of 7075
Aluminum. All blocks shall have a 5/64-inch flat bottom hole (serial #). Blocks
include 7075-5-0012, 7075-5-0025, 7075-5-0050, 7075-5-0075, 7075-5-0150, and
7075-5-300.

3. Equipment Checks

3.1 Inspect immersion tanks. Movement of bridge and manipulator arms should be
unobstructed.
3.2 Ensure the Ultrasonic Flaw detector calibration sticker is attached and dated
within the previous six (6) months. Ensure the calibration record indicates
acceptable evaluation of Horizontal limit and linearity also Vertical limit and
linearity within the last 6 months.
3.3 Ensure the immersion probe being used has a sound exit face and is not worn or
chipped.
3.4 Ensure cleanliness of all calibration blocks.

NOTE: Any variances in the mentioned above must be reported to the Supervisor
immediately. DO NOT begin inspection until all discrepancies are repaired.
4. Personnel

A minimum level of certification by this instruction is a CGSB level 1 Ultrasonic


Testing. The Level 1 Ultrasonic Technician shall perform equipment checks,
calibrate the system, perform the inspection and record the results. Supervision of
inspection and interpretation of results shall be carried out by a CGSB level 2 or
level 3 ultrasonic technician.

5.Calibration of Equipment for Testing

5.1 Turn on Ultrasonic flaw detector and allow unit to warm up for 3 minutes.
5.2 Place Lucite pads in the bottom of the immersion tank with the 7075-5-0025
Aluminum calibration block on top.
5.3 Lower probe to 3 inch above the Calibration block. This is your water path. (Use
3-inch spacer to achieve this if necessary)
5.4 Adjust the angle of the probe to 90 degrees in regards to the top surface of the
calibration block 7075-5-0025. Avoid the flat bottom hole.
5.5 Calibrate the instrument to a five (5) inch time base. (see below for screen
presentation example)

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5.6 Align search probe above the 7075-5-0075 block and maintain a three (3) inch
water path for a maximum signal amplitude from flat bottom hole. Adjust the gain to
obtain eighty (80) % full screen height on signal.
5.7 Record decibel settings as being the reference of the Distance amplitude
correction (DAC) curve from the 7075-5-0075.
5.8 Complete the DAC by using the following blocks: 7075-5-0012, 7075-5-0025,
7075-5-0050, 7075-5-0150 and 7075-0300.
5.9 After DAC is complete, proceed to add +6db above reference db and commence
scanning.
6. Inspections

6.1 Place extrusion specimen square in the immersion tank.


6.2 Adjust to three (3) inch water path and obtain a front and back wall reflection.
6.3 Put marking tape on the front (x-axis) and Left (y-axis) of the bridge runaway to
record part edges and indications found. Scan part to distinguish part edges using
the six (6)-db drop method.
6.4 Scan top and bottom of accessible surfaces at reference gain plus six(6) db. Scan
at a speed not to exceed six (6) inches per second with a fifty (50) % overlap as to
ensure complete coverage.

6.4 Record all indications signal found on marking tape along with the indication
number (e.g. Ind#1, Ind#2, Ind#3) for later assessment. Using the 6db drop method
size and record all indications found on marking tape and on a separate sheet of
paper. Record Length (y-axis), Width (x-axis) and depth.
6.5 Document the length, width and depth of each defects on the plan and side view
of specimen sketch.

7. Data Interpretation

Any indications whose amplitude equals of exceeds fifty (50)% of the reference level
shall be rejected

8. Reporting

8.1 Report part number


8.2 Inspectors name and qualifications
8.3 Record equipment and transducer serial number, make and calibration dates.
8.4 Date and time of inspection
8.5 Record reference level gain and db
8.6 All defects exceeding fifty (50)% of reference level are recorded. All indications
sized and marked on the sketch
8.7 Sign your report
8.8 Scan and report forms to be completed and forwarded to a CGBS level 2 or level
3 ultrasonic technician for evaluation and part dispositions.
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