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PH Tool — DSC Calibration Block

Inch-Dimension Ultrasonic Calibration Block, 1018 Carbon Steel
SKU: DSCBLOCK.ICS

Overview

The PH Tool DSC Calibration Block is an AWS-type ultrasonic reference standard designed for shear-wave distance and sensitivity calibration. Manufactured from 1018 carbon steel with inch-dimension reference markings, it provides an acoustically representative standard for ultrasonic inspection procedures performed on carbon-steel welds and components.

The block incorporates opposing 1 in and 3 in radii, a precision radiused slot, a side-drilled through-hole, and reference markings for commonly used 45°, 60°, and 70° angle-beam transducers. These features support sound-path calibration, sensitivity adjustment, beam-exit-point verification, and actual refracted-angle measurement.

SKU DSCBLOCK.ICS is suitable for professional field, laboratory, fabrication, maintenance, and QA/QC programs requiring repeatable ultrasonic equipment setup in accordance with applicable AWS and ASTM procedures.

What's Included

Note: A fitted wooden storage case and additional dimensional documentation may be available separately unless specifically included in the ordered configuration.

Box Dimensions & Shipping Weight (Estimated)

Key Specifications

Calibration Functions

Performance Features

DSC Reference Geometry
Provides standardized features for shear-wave distance calibration, sensitivity adjustment, and angle-beam probe verification.

1018 Carbon Steel Construction
Offers acoustic characteristics suitable for calibration work associated with carbon-steel welds, structures, and industrial components.

Opposing Reference Radii
The 1 in and 3 in radii support sound-path and distance calibration across commonly used angle-beam inspection ranges.

Precision Radiused Slot
The 3 in radius incorporates a 0.375 in deep by 0.032 in wide slot for sensitivity adjustment and system-response verification.

Angle-Verification Features
A 0.125 in through-hole and corresponding 45°, 60°, and 70° markings support measurement of the transducer’s actual refracted angle.

Wedge Exit-Point Reference
The integrated 0° reference point helps technicians determine the sound-beam exit point of a compatible angle-beam wedge.

User-Friendly Design

• Inch-dimension markings support U.S. customary inspection procedures

• Compact 4 in format supports convenient field transportation

• Precision-machined surfaces support repeatable calibration

• Multiple reference features reduce the need for separate setup blocks

• Clear angle markings support common shear-wave transducers

• Suitable for routine pre-inspection and post-inspection verification

• Easy to integrate into field and laboratory UT kits

• Durable carbon-steel construction supports repeated professional use

Built for Industrial Environments

• Designed for professional ultrasonic weld inspection programs

• Suitable for fabrication, construction, maintenance, and QA/QC workflows

• Practical for field and laboratory equipment verification

• Supports calibration before and during ultrasonic examinations

• Carbon-steel construction provides relevant acoustic performance

• Precision geometry supports repeatable instrument setup

• Suitable for technician training and qualification activities

• Intended for use according to applicable ultrasonic inspection procedures

Compatibility

Compatible with:

• Ultrasonic flaw detectors

• Angle-beam transducers and wedges

• 45° shear-wave transducers

• 60° shear-wave transducers

• 70° shear-wave transducers

• Straight-beam transducers for applicable checks

• Pulse-echo ultrasonic inspection systems

• Carbon-steel weld inspection procedures

• AWS-based ultrasonic inspection workflows

• ASTM E164-based calibration procedures

• Field and laboratory UT programs

• Industrial QA/QC documentation systems

The block material, dimensions, certification, and reference geometry should be confirmed against the applicable inspection procedure before use.

Ideal Applications

• Shear-wave distance calibration

• Sensitivity adjustment

• Wedge exit-point determination

• Refracted-angle verification

• Angle-beam transducer setup

• Weld inspection preparation

• Carbon-steel structural inspection

• Bridge and construction inspection

• Fabrication QA/QC

• Maintenance inspection programs

• Field flaw-detector verification

• NDT laboratory calibration

• Technician training and qualification

• Procedure development and demonstration

• 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.