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PH Tool — IIW-Type 1 Calibration Block
Metric Ultrasonic Calibration Block, 1018 Carbon SteelSKU: IIW1.M1018
Overview
The PH Tool IIW-Type 1 Block is a precision-machined ultrasonic calibration standard designed for the setup and performance verification of longitudinal-wave and shear-wave transducers. Manufactured from 1018 carbon steel, the metric block provides an acoustically representative reference for ultrasonic inspections performed on carbon-steel welds, structures, and industrial components.
Its standardized geometry supports distance calibration, sensitivity adjustment, transducer exit-point determination, refracted-angle verification, and resolution assessment. The block incorporates multiple radii, holes, slots, and reference markings to support common straight-beam and angle-beam calibration procedures.
The metric configuration measures 300 × 100 × 25 mm and is suitable for professional field, fabrication, laboratory, maintenance, and QA/QC ultrasonic inspection programs.
What's Included
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Calibration Block | PH Tool IIW-Type 1 ultrasonic calibration block |
| Block Material | 1018 carbon steel |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Documentation | Certification and material traceability documentation |
| Inspection Method | Ultrasonic Testing / UT |
| Primary Use | Straight-beam and angle-beam calibration |
| Manufacturer | PH Tool |
| SKU | IIW1.M1018 |
Note: A fitted wooden storage case is optional and is not included unless specified separately. The 50 mm acrylic insert is also not supplied as a standard component.
Box Dimensions & Shipping Weight (Estimated)
| Parameter | Imperial |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.0 in |
| Width | 7.0 in |
| Height | 5.0 in |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 15.0 × 7.0 × 5.0 in |
| Weight | 13.5 lb |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Ultrasonic calibration and reference block |
| Block Type | IIW Type 1 / V1 |
| Material | 1018 carbon steel |
| Measurement Units | Metric |
| Block Length | 300 mm |
| Block Height | 100 mm |
| Block Thickness | 25 mm |
| Large Reference Radius | 100 mm |
| Large Through-Hole | 50 mm diameter |
| Small Through-Hole | 1.5 mm diameter |
| Rectangular Slot | 6 mm deep × 2 mm wide |
| Radiused Slot | 25 mm radius × 1.5 mm deep × 3 mm wide |
| Compatible Wave Modes | Longitudinal and shear wave |
| Primary Use | Ultrasonic instrument and transducer calibration |
| Applicable Practice | ASTM E164 and applicable IIW procedures |
| Manufacturer | PH Tool |
| SKU | IIW1.M1018 |
The principal metric dimensions and machined reference features correspond to the standard IIW-Type 1 configuration.
Calibration Functions
| Function | Block Feature or Application |
|---|---|
| Distance Calibration | 100 mm reference radius and associated sound paths |
| Shear-Wave Exit-Point Verification | Reference radius and index location |
| Refracted-Angle Verification | 50 mm hole and angle reference markings |
| Sensitivity Adjustment | 1.5 mm through-hole |
| Resolution Evaluation | Precision-machined slots and reflectors |
| Straight-Beam Calibration | Parallel surfaces and specified block thickness |
| Equipment Performance Check | Repeatable carbon-steel reference responses |
Performance Features
IIW-Type 1 Reference Geometry
Provides standardized reference features for calibrating both longitudinal-wave and shear-wave ultrasonic inspection systems.
1018 Carbon Steel Construction
Offers acoustic characteristics suitable for calibration work associated with carbon-steel welds and industrial components.
Metric Configuration
Uses millimeter dimensions and reference distances for inspection procedures based on metric measurement requirements.
Angle-Beam Probe Verification
Supports determination of the wedge exit point and verification of the actual refracted beam angle.
Distance and Sensitivity Calibration
The machined radii, holes, and slots provide repeatable reflectors for establishing sound-path and sensitivity settings.
Resolution Assessment
Supports evaluation of the ultrasonic system’s ability to distinguish closely spaced or differently positioned reflectors.
User-Friendly Design
Precision-machined geometry supports repeatable calibration
Metric dimensions simplify use with metric inspection procedures
Multiple reference features reduce the need for separate calibration blocks
Suitable for straight-beam and angle-beam transducers
Reference markings support common shear-wave probe angles
Durable steel construction supports repeated professional use
Compact format can be incorporated into field UT equipment kits
Suitable for pre-inspection and post-inspection equipment verification
Built for Industrial Environments
Designed for professional ultrasonic testing programs
Suitable for fabrication, construction, manufacturing, and maintenance
Practical for field and laboratory equipment verification
Supports calibration before and during ultrasonic examinations
Carbon-steel construction provides relevant acoustic performance
Suitable for repeated technician training and qualification activities
Precision features support traceable QA/QC procedures
Intended for use according to applicable ultrasonic inspection requirements
Compatibility
Compatible with:
Ultrasonic flaw detectors
Straight-beam transducers
Angle-beam transducers and wedges
45° shear-wave probes
60° shear-wave probes
70° shear-wave probes
Pulse-echo ultrasonic testing systems
Carbon-steel weld inspection procedures
ASTM E164-based inspection workflows
Field and laboratory UT calibration programs
Industrial QA/QC documentation systems
The block material, dimensions, certification, and applicable procedure should be confirmed before inspection use.
Ideal Applications
Ultrasonic flaw-detector calibration
Longitudinal-wave calibration
Shear-wave distance calibration
Sensitivity adjustment
Wedge exit-point determination
Refracted-angle verification
Resolution assessment
Weld inspection preparation
Carbon-steel structural inspection
Fabrication QA/QC
Maintenance inspection programs
NDT technician training
Field equipment verification
Laboratory calibration workflows
Industrial ultrasonic testing
About PH Tool
PH Tool manufactures precision NDT reference standards, ultrasonic calibration blocks, electrical-discharge-machined notch standards, and custom test specimens. Its products support inspection professionals working in aerospace, energy, transportation, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, and industrial quality-control environments.
