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Targeted Angle Beam Inspection: CT QUICK CHANGE WEDGE (1/4", 60°, R3") "60°, RADIUS 3" ONLY"

Enhance your ultrasonic testing (UT) capabilities for angle beam inspections with the CT QUICK CHANGE WEDGE, specifically designed for use with 1/4" diameter transducers, featuring a 60° refracted angle, and a 3" radius for curved surfaces. From CT, a provider of reliable NDT accessories, this wedge is an essential component for introducing shear waves into materials at a steeper angle, enabling the detection and sizing of flaws that are not perpendicular to the surface.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Quick Change / Interchangeable Design: The "Quick Change" feature implies a design that allows for rapid and easy swapping of transducers or wedges without the need for tools. This significantly improves efficiency during inspections that require changes in probe size, angle, or surface contour adaptation.

• Optimal 1/4" Transducer Compatibility: Designed to perfectly couple with 1/4-inch diameter ultrasonic transducers. This common transducer size offers a good balance of beam spread and resolution, suitable for a wide range of flaw detection applications.

• Precision 60° Refracted Angle: This wedge produces a 60-degree refracted shear wave in common materials like steel. The 60° angle is particularly effective for detecting flaws that are typically oriented perpendicular to the scanning surface (e.g., vertical cracks, root defects in welds) or for applications requiring shallower penetration with high sensitivity.

• Contoured for 3" Radius Surfaces: Features a precisely machined bottom surface with a 3-inch radius. This contour ensures optimal acoustic coupling and consistent sound entry when inspecting curved surfaces, such as:

  • Medium to large diameter pipes (e.g., 6" diameter and larger)

  • Pressure vessel curvature

  • Other components with a similar convex or concave geometry. This intimate contact maximizes signal strength and accuracy.

• Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality, wear-resistant material (e.g., acrylic or polyimide, depending on temperature requirements). This robust construction ensures long life and stable acoustic properties, even with repeated use in demanding industrial environments.

• Consistent Acoustic Coupling: The flat top surface ensures stable and repeatable coupling with the transducer, while the contoured bottom surface provides excellent contact with curved parts, minimizing signal loss due to poor coupling.

• Essential for Weld Inspection & Beyond: Angle beam wedges are critical for:

  • Weld Inspection: Especially effective for detecting root defects, lack of sidewall fusion, and other flaws in thicker section welds.

  • Crack Detection: Locating fatigue cracks and other flaws that might be oriented differently than those found with a 45° angle.

  • Shear Wave Applications: Introducing shear waves for material characterization and flaw sizing.

Equip your ultrasonic testing toolkit with the CT QUICK CHANGE WEDGE (1/4", 60°, R3") to enhance your ability to perform accurate, reliable, and efficient angle beam inspections on both flat and curved surfaces, particularly when a steeper inspection angle is required.