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Sonatest TOFD Wedge - 70-Degree, M12, Plastic for Time-of-Flight Diffraction

The Sonatest TOFD Wedge, 70-Degree, M12 Plastic, is a specialized and high-angle accessory crucial for advanced Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) ultrasonic testing. This wedge is designed to precisely generate and receive steep-angle, broadband ultrasonic waves, which are particularly effective for detecting and accurately sizing defects, especially in thinner materials, near surfaces, or for improved resolution on certain defect orientations within welds.

This wedge is specifically engineered to achieve a 70-degree refracted angle in common materials like steel when perfectly coupled with a suitable ultrasonic transducer. The steeper 70-degree angle provides enhanced sensitivity to flaws oriented perpendicular to the surface and can improve the signal-to-noise ratio in certain TOFD applications, especially when combined with a lower angle wedge for comprehensive weld coverage.

Featuring an M12 mounting thread, this wedge ensures a secure and stable connection for compatible TOFD transducers, guaranteeing consistent coupling and repeatable performance. The plastic construction offers several practical advantages: it is lightweight, reduces wear on the test piece, and provides good acoustic properties for reliable TOFD signal transmission, while being a cost-effective choice.

Built with Sonatest's commitment to quality in NDT solutions, this TOFD wedge ensures reliable acoustic coupling and consistent signal transmission, which are paramount for accurate TOFD data acquisition and interpretation. Its robust design is suitable for the demands of industrial inspection environments.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Optimized for TOFD: Specifically designed to create high-angle shear waves for effective Time-of-Flight Diffraction inspection.

• 70-Degree Refracted Angle: A steep angle choice for TOFD, offering enhanced sensitivity to certain defect orientations and improved near-surface resolution.

• M12 Threaded Mount: Provides a secure and stable attachment for compatible TOFD transducers, ensuring consistent acoustic coupling.

• Durable Plastic Construction: Lightweight, reduces wear on test surfaces, and offers excellent acoustic properties.

• Consistent Acoustic Performance: Ensures reliable transmission and reception of ultrasonic signals for accurate defect sizing.

• Sonatest Quality: Manufactured to high standards by Sonatest, a trusted name in ultrasonic NDT equipment.

Applications:

• Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) inspection of welds, particularly for thin-walled components or when very near-surface defect detection is critical.

• Detection and accurate sizing of cracks, lack of fusion, and other planar defects in various materials.

• Pre-service and in-service inspection in industries such as oil & gas, power generation, fabrication, and manufacturing.

• Used in conjunction with a lower angle TOFD wedge (e.g., 45-degree) for comprehensive weld volume coverage.

• Integration with Sonatest Veo, Prisma, or other compatible ultrasonic flaw detectors for TOFD.

Enhance your TOFD inspection capabilities with the reliable and precisely engineered Sonatest TOFD Wedge, 70-Degree, M12 Plastic.