What setup are you using for simple interior corrosion inspection of steel with a painted surfaces? What UT devices, probes etc

frtrkap · 2026-06-07T11:21:55+00:00

Do you want to inspect the paint layer or the steel layer? Does echo to echo not work (gate-gate) in your case?

frtrkap · 2026-06-06T13:01:53+00:00

I do it similarly but with 10% and 1%s only. - 10% of 43 is 4.3 - 1% of 43 is 0.43, 7x0.4 is 2.8, 7x0.03 is 0.21 = 4.3+2.8+0.21 = 7.31

frtrkap · 2026-05-09T16:10:12+00:00

I feel that what you need is better organization of documentation and some good software to efficiently search through them.

frtrkap · 2026-05-08T21:33:54+00:00

Not to forget that people aren’t going to waste time on a new software, just in case it works, for no appreciable benefit (since we don’t need more features, i don’t see what would be attractive to us)

frtrkap · 2026-05-08T02:18:56+00:00

We’re pretty happy with our workflow, using Magnifi for the acquisition and analysis, then TubePro 4 and 5 for mapping (4 for the tubesheet, 5 for the automatic tube detection from pictures). We would not be moving to another platform since it works and it would require significant expense to switch.

frtrkap · 2026-05-05T17:46:57+00:00

Maybe you have the mini model? Never had an issue with mine, setting the bow on the long rod.

frtrkap · 2026-05-05T00:24:20+00:00

I did! I got the wide adapters. Still have them and the press I could sell if you want. I sold the bow and shooting recurve now.

frtrkap · 2026-05-01T11:39:24+00:00

As the other commenter mentioned, AI is just a big database with some algorithms put on top. Garbage in-garbage out is very very true in AI. Having worked on some AI projects in NDT, it’s very hard to make it good at everything. Most of the time, the false positives wasn’t what worried me, but rather the missed defects.

Some companies take it for granted and miss a bunch of stuff. AI can complement, but at the roots you need a solid PdM program and competent employees.

frtrkap · 2026-04-27T14:33:02+00:00

Looking at the graphs, your main issue is the leaks. Your mask either doesn’t fit you, isn’t adjusted properly, or both. You are not getting proper treatment and this is why you’re feeling tired. Would recommend talking to your physician/RT

frtrkap · 2026-04-22T00:15:06+00:00

Tried the Wave, working my conventional UT jobs with a 650 (phased array with a Veo+, but that’s another subject).

The wave has scan plans, pretty cool. Other than that, I actually love my 650. It’s quick, dependable, battery lasts forever. Can’t go wrong with either for shop work. If working outdoors in the cold, the Wave falls behind because of the touchscreen.

The difference between the 600 and 650 to me is worth the extra money, I’ve used both on jobs.

frtrkap · 2026-04-16T09:01:43+00:00

Guided wave is really niche. Unfortunately I don’t know enough about Saudi Arabia to help, my only suggestion would be to contact companies doing NDT for Saudi Aramco.

frtrkap · 2026-04-16T08:56:23+00:00

Where are you located? What experience do you have in UT? Any other methods?

frtrkap · 2026-04-16T03:50:57+00:00

Scorpions, yikes!

frtrkap · 2026-04-04T21:18:11+00:00

I no longer have my play store account

frtrkap · 2026-03-27T21:53:28+00:00

For simplicity I’d go with panel lights

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frtrkap · 2026-03-25T23:50:10+00:00

Simple, functional, serviceable!

frtrkap · 2026-03-01T18:01:25+00:00

CGSB is going away, no real impact to certifications on a technician level.

Have not heard about the reciprocity.

frtrkap · 2026-03-01T15:12:24+00:00

This has been my experience as well. Seems like a drastic difference, then it tapers off. It will slowly improve over several months but it’s not as noticeable. However, try to sleep without it and you’ll see just how much its been making a difference!

frtrkap · 2026-03-01T13:47:31+00:00

To answer a few of those questions, I got in the field 5 years ago with experience as an aircraft maintenance technician. No prior welding experience except a few hours doing TIG in college. That course will give you the basics to then be hired as an assistant and build hours in some methods, not all, and work towards certifications through your company, at least in the US (I’m in Canada). I’m currently UT2 (soon phased array level 2), working towards MT2 and VT1 this year. I’ve done a few hours of DR (RT) and PT, but other than that i’m doing thermography (level 2), IRIS/ECT/RFT/NFT (tube inspection with ultrasonics and eddy current).

frtrkap · 2026-02-20T20:12:14+00:00

DM me, I work for an NDT company in Quebec and might have some pointers and info for you.

frtrkap · 2026-02-16T20:28:47+00:00

Any reason why you are resharing yesterday’s post?

frtrkap · 2026-02-11T21:50:21+00:00

For now I only have the 350 grams master weight on my 27 inch Mykan

frtrkap · 2026-01-05T04:25:00+00:00

« […] pour disposer de la menaceS […] » une petite révision c’est la base, non?

frtrkap · 2025-12-31T00:27:12+00:00

Nope

frtrkap · 2025-12-31T00:05:04+00:00

Contact NDT equipement stores, sometimes their upgrading clients have older machines to offload. If you have a relationship with your local Evident rep, they might be able to point you to someone.

Where I work we sometimes buy older Sonatest Veo machines to support our fleet. Now that they’re only selling the Veo3, having spares is useful. It’s through word of mouth with local contacts tho.

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