Phased array & TOFD — advanced ultrasonic.
Phased array UT (PAUT) and time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) deliver superior defect characterisation, sizing accuracy and coverage compared with conventional UT. Ideal for critical welds, complex geometries and corrosion mapping.
What we cover.
The complete range of equipment and procedures included in this service line.
PAUT Weld Inspection
Sectorial scan of butt & fillet welds
TOFD Weld Inspection
High-accuracy crack height sizing
Corrosion Mapping
C-scan profiling of corrosion zones
Composite Materials
PAUT on carbon-fibre composites
Encoded UT
Linear & raster encoded scanning
PAUT Code Compliance
ASME, API & client procedure-aligned
Codes & standards we work to.
Every certificate references the applicable code so you can audit every test back to its source.
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