Phoenix ISL joins forces with Eclipse Scientific to simplify phased array inspections
16/06/2020
Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited has collaborated with Eclipse Scientific to enable customers to easily set-up their scan plans through the ES BeamTool 9 software. The latest software release provides customers with the ability to easily configure their Phoenix ISL phased array probes and wedges to ensure they have the best scanning coverage possible through great simulation.
BeamTool was designed to meet the modern operator’s need for speed. Phased array technique development is more complex than that for conventional ultrasonic inspection and, as such, requires effective software tools to help define the inspection approach. Successful inspections start with a plan and new and existing users of Phoenix ISL’s phased array probes can now benefit from the partnership with BeamTool to make it easy to model, validate and document their phased array inspection plans with confidence.BeamTool’s innovative approach to phased array enables linear and sectorial scans and an informative reference cursor option to be represented, helping to clearly convey weld coverage, heat-affected zone (HAZ) coverage and probe position, in addition to critical dimensions. The beamset parameters dialogue displays a visual representation of the transducer elements that are used to form the beamset.
Beam spread visualisation allows for a more accurate view of beamset coverage for a specific dB drop and near-field visualisation ensures that any focusing being performed is within the near field. True depth, projection and half-path focus types can be visualised in a user’s workspace and documented in their technique report.
High-performance linear phased array probes are available to order from stock in a range of 5 MHz-7.5 MHz and from 16 to 64 elements (other frequencies and specifications are available upon request). Designed with piezocomposite elements, Phoenix ISL phased array probes provide high-resolution imaging to maximise sensitivity, accurate ultrasonic detection and sizing of defects in welds and effective corrosion mapping of various materials. They are housed in a rugged stainless steel case for all industrial NDT applications and compatible with the Phoenix ISL range of phased array wedges.
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