NM01TRMAFX35

The TRM-AFx-3.5MHz is a high-performance Matrix Array Transducer Module, engineered for advanced ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. This transducer is designed to provide precise and reliable ultrasonic inspection capabilities, particularly for challenging materials and complex geometries.  

Key Features and Benefits:

• 3.5MHz Operating Frequency:

  • Operates at a 3.5 MHz frequency, offering a balanced combination of penetration depth and resolution. This frequency is well-suited for inspecting a wide range of materials, including composites and metals.  

• Matrix Array Transducer Technology:

  • Utilizes advanced matrix array transducer technology, allowing for sophisticated beam steering, focusing, and shaping. This enables comprehensive inspection coverage and improved defect characterization.

• TRM Series Design:

  • Part of the TRM series, indicating a high-quality, precision-engineered transducer module designed for demanding industrial applications. The "AFx" portion of the SKU denotes a specific model variation within the TRM series, potentially tailored for specialized applications or performance characteristics.  

• Optimized for Challenging Materials:

  • Specifically designed for inspecting materials such as CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer), thick metals, and attenuative metals (e.g., stainless steel, Inconel). These materials often present challenges for conventional ultrasonic testing methods.

• Enhanced Defect Detection:

  • Provides enhanced defect detection capabilities, allowing for the identification and characterization of small flaws and discontinuities.

• Versatile Inspection Applications:

  • Suitable for a wide range of inspection applications, including weld inspection, corrosion mapping, and defect detection in complex structures.

• Robust Construction:

  • Built to withstand the demands of industrial environments, ensuring durability and long-term reliability.

Applications:

• Aerospace Industry:

  • Inspection of composite and metal components in aircraft structures.

• Automotive Industry:

  • Inspection of composite and metal components in vehicles.

• Oil and Gas Industry:

  • Inspection of pipelines and pressure vessels.

• Manufacturing Quality Control:

  • Inspection of materials and components during manufacturing processes.

• General Industrial NDT:

  • Used in various industrial settings for quality control and maintenance inspections.

Technical Details: 

• Transducer Type Matrix (2D-array)

• Acquisition Rate 10-40 3D volumes per second

• Acquisition Rate A-scans 100,000 – 500,000 datasets per second

• Sample Rate 50MHz

• -6dB Frequency Bandwidth 50%

• Center Frequency 3.5MHz

• Element Pitch 250μm

• Transducer Aperture 32 x 32mm

• Transducer Elements 128×128 (16,384)

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