New equipmen 3D software intended for acoustic emission analysis Three-dimensional software has been launched for the Spartan Acoustic Emission Analysis system by Physical Acoustics Corporation. Current Spartan applications include NDT of pressure vessels, bridges, aircraft, missiles and storage tanks. The new software is expected to allow location of AE sensors in solid media such as rocks, underground structures and concrete dams. Results are presented with high resolution colour displays and graphics either in real time or after the test. For further information contact: Dr Adrian Pollock, Physical Acoustics Corporation, PO Box 3135, Princeton, NJ 08543-3135, USA
Acoustic emission detector is battery powered A portable, battery powered acoustic emission detector has been introduced by Physical Acoustics Corporation of Princeton, NJ, USA. The Model 4 6 1 0 Smart Acoustic Monitor is microprocessor-based; it monitors multiple acoustic emission parameters to assess damage in materials and structures. It can also be used as a survey tool for in-process quality control. Up to 100 AE measurements or test points can be recorded for subsequent analysis. Priced at US $ 1 7 5 0 Physical Acoustics Model
The unit measures 455 x 280 x 380 mm and weighs around 13 kg. A retractable handle ensures the system can be carried to and from on-site inspections. The keyboard is incorporated into the lid which, when opened, reveals the monitor, VCR and control panel
Par Scientific's Imager 25B is for field use
displayed and a 0.5 dB sensitivity resolution. For further details contact: Par Scientific, Herluf Trollesvej 8, DK-5220 Odense SO, Denmark
Miniature laser suitable for interferometry Inteferometry and other NDT applications are some of the possible uses for the Gala Laser system from Lambda Photometrics Ltd of Hertfordshire. The solid state collimated laser system is said to be able to replace helium-neon lasers at low cost. Life is said to be typically 50 000 h. Measuring 50 x 50 x 107 mm, the miniature laser system uses GaAIAs laser diodes to provide power levels from 4 to 25 mW at wavelengths from 750 to 830 nm. Other units in the range employ
KMI, KeyMed Industrial, Stock Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 5QH, UK The Gala laser from Lambda Photometrics
NDT International August 1987
Industrial Products, Physical Acoustics Corporation, Box 3135, Princeton, NJ 08543-3135, USA
A fully digital ultrasonic flaw detector has been announced by Par Scientific of Odense, Denmark.
Features of the equipment include full numerical keyboard, test parameters displayed on screen, a window facility to enable magnified portions of the trace to be
The Olympus Industrial Video Analyser incorporates a monitor display, video 8 cassette recorder, co/our freeze-frame, video text entry, video pointers, audio microphone and speaker, video measurement system and storage space for the CCD camera and leads.
4 1 6 0 can be used for in-process quality control for crack detection; proof testing and damage progression of samples and structures and leak monitoring of valves and pipelines.
Ultrasonic flaw detector is fully digital
The Imager 25B is intended for portable field use, although laboratory and research versions of the equipment are also available.
Further details have been received of the portable video inspection system displayed by KeyMed Industrial at Inspex 87.
PAC's 4 6 1 0 monitor costs $ 1 7 5 0
GalnAsP laser diodes to provide 6 mW at 1.3/~m.
Lambda Photometrics Ltd, Lambda House, Batford Mill, Harpenden, Herts AL5 5BZ UK
Hardness tester now in UK The Magnatest S hardness tester from Institut Dr F6rster described in NDT International, August 1986, p 289 is now available in the UK. Priced at approximatley £30 000 as a stand alone unit, the system has been incorporated in a camshaft inspection unit for Mercedes-Benz. Agent Wells Krautkramer believes that testing of automobile parts will be one of the main applications of the equipment.
Wells Krautkramer, Blackhorse Road, Letchworth, Herts SG6 1HF, UK
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