Reference Standards, Test Blocks for Flaw Detection
IIW Type I
Application: Calibration of transverse and longitudinal wave distance setting. determination of the sound beam incidence and exact angle of propagation. Beam Index; Angle Determination; Transverse Wave Distance & Sensitivity; Longitudinal Wave Distance Calibration; Depth Resolution; Sensitivity.
Dimensions: 1" x 4" x 12". 2.0" and .060" diameter hole, 4.0" radius, 1.0" radiused slot x .060" deep x 1.20" wide, .240" deep x .080" wide slot.
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: International Institute of Welding (IIW), ASTM-E-164, MIL-STD-2154
IIW Type 2
Application: Calibration of transverse and longitudinal wave distance setting, determination of the sound beam incidence and exact angle of propagation. Modified version of Type 1 with a 2" radius 1/4" deep cutout test side for time based distance calibration and three extra side drilled holes which permit sensitivity level setting.
Dimensions: 1" x 4" x 12". 2.0" and .060" diameter hole, 4.0" radius, 1.0" radiused slot x .060" deep x 1.20" wide, .240" deep x .080" wide slot.
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: International Institute of Welding (IIW), and USAF T.O. 33B-1-1 (6-1-84)
Angle Beam (Rompas)
Application: Angle Beam Calibration.
Dimensions: ½" or 1" thick (Most common is the 1" thick) 1" radius opposite 2" radius with 5/64" diameter by 3/4" deep flat bottom hole (1" thick only)
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: ASTM-E-164 and USAF T.O. 33B-1-1 (6-1-84)
DSC (Pork Chop)
Application: Shear wave distance and sensitivity calibration. Shearwave Distance & Sensitivity Calibration.
Dimensions: 1" thick, 4" long with 1" radius and 3" radius. Contains a 3/8 deep x 1/32" radius notch and a 1/8" diameter side drilled hole for 45°, 60° and 70°
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: AWS and ASTM-E-164
DS
Application: Distance & Sensitivity
Dimensions: 2" x 2" x 6" with a 2" wide cutout
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: ANSI and AWS
AWS Resolution (RC)
Application: Checking resolution capabilities of angle beam transducers.
Dimensions: 1" x 3" 6". Contains nine .062" diameter holes for 45°, 60°, and 70°
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: ANSI and AWS
SC
Application: Sensitivity Calibration (Shearwave).
Dimensions: .905" x 1.25" x 3". Contains two .062" diameter side drilled holes.
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: AWS and ASTM-E-164
DC
Application: Sensitivity Calibration (Shearwave).
Dimensions: 1" radius overlaying 2" radius on 180° half circle
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: AWS and ASTM-E-164
ASME Basic Calibration Blocks
Application: Angle Beam Calibration.
Dimensions: Contains 2 slots: one on each face, and three side drilled holes 1.5" deep. Diameter of holes is determined by block thickness. Note: The Ray-Check Blocks are Chrome plated or Anodized, Have Finely Machined, Smooth Surfaces
| 1" of less | .750" x 6" x 7" |
| Over 1" through 2" | 1.50" x 6" x 10" |
| Over 2" through 4" | 3.0" x 6" x 12" |
Standard Materials: A36 / 1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to:ASME SEC V Articles 4 Fig. T-434.2.1; Article 5 Fig. T-534.2.1 (Previously designated Fig. T-542.2.1. Article 5 was revised in its entirety in October 2002).
Navships (Mare Island)
Application: Distance correction & sensitivity levels.
Dimensions: 1 1/4" x 3" x 12". Contains seven 3/64" diameter side drilled holes at distances of 1/8" to 2 3/4"
Standard Materials:1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: NAVSEA T 9074-AS-GIB-010/271. (Formerly Navships 0900-006-3010 Sec. 6 and Mil Std-271F).
IOW Beam Profile
Application:Beam profile of angle beam transducer.
Dimensions: 2" x 3" x 12". Contains two 1/16" diameter x 7/8" deep calibration holes on near side., two 1/16" x 7/8" deep calibration holes of far side. Also contains five 1/16" diameter resolution holes drilled on 10° slope (far side only).
Standard Materials:1018 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: BS 2704 (British Standards).
30 FBH (Flat Bottom Hole) Resolution
Application:Area / amplitude plots for normal beam transducer used for determining resolution and sensitivity capabilities
Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 4" x 11". Contains three series of 3/64", 5/64" and 8/64" diameter holes at metal travel (metal path) distances of .50" thru 1.25".
Standard Materials: 4340 Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Many other materials are available.
Standard manufactured to: ASTM-E-127 & ASTM-E-428.
ASTM Distance (and / or) Area Amplitude ASTM-E-127 or ASTM-E-428
ASTM Distance Amplitude, Set of 19
Dimensions: Contains hole diameters of 3/64", 5/64", or 8/64" with metal travel (metal path) distances of:
(x) below represents your choice of hole size: 3 (3/64"), 5 (5/64") or 8 (8/64").
| .06" (x-0006) | 1.25" (x-0125) |
| .25" (x-0025) | 2.25" (x-0225) |
| .37" (x-0037) | 2.75" (x-0275) |
| .50" (x-0050) | 3.25" (x-0375) |
| .62" (x-0062) | 3.75" (x-0375) |
| ..75" (x-0075) | 4.25" (x-0425) |
| .87" (x-0087) | 4.75" (x-0475) |
| 1.0" (x-0100) | 5.25" (x-0525 |
| 5.75" (x-0575 | |
Standard Materials: 4340 Vac. Melt Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Titanium Many other materials are available.
ASTM Distance / Area Amplitude, Set of 10
Dimensions: Contains the following hole diameters and metal travel (metal path) distances of:
| 3/64" - 3.0" (3-0300) | 5/64" - .12" (5-0012) |
| 5/64" - .25" (5-0025) | 5/64" - .50" (5-0050) |
| 5/64" - .75" (5-0075) | 5/64" - 1.5" (5-0150) |
| 5/64" - 3.0" (5-0300) | 5/64" - 6.0" (5-0600) |
| 8/64" - 3.0" (8-0300) | 8/64" - 6.0" (8-0600) |
Standard Materials: 4340 Vac. Melt Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Titanium Many other materials are available.
ASTM Area Amplitude, Set of 8
Dimensions: Contains the following hole diameters and metal travel (metal path) distances of:
| 1/64" - 3.0" (1-0300) | 2/64" - 3.0" (2-0300) |
| 3/64" - 3.0" (3-0300) | 4/64" - 3.0" (4-0300) |
| 5/64" - 3.0" (5-0300) | 6/64" - 3.0" (6-0300) |
| 7/64" - 3.0" (7-0300) | 8/64" - 8.0" (3-0300) |
Standard Materials: 4340 Vac. Melt Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 7075 Aluminum. Titanium Many other materials are available.