Better coverage
Several angles are covered in one pass, so the weld volume is inspected faster and more completely than with a single-angle probe.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) of welds, with recorded cross-section images, by operators certified to ISO 9712 Level 2 and Level 3.
Phased array ultrasonic testing
A cross-section image of the weld
Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) uses a probe with many small elements. By timing each element electronically, the beam is steered and focused at different angles, producing a cross-sectional image of the weld, known as a sectorial scan.
- Phased array testing of welds
- Operators certified to ISO 9712 Level 2 and Level 3
- Recorded data that can be reviewed after the inspection
- Reporting and documentation
Why PAUT
What phased array adds
Recorded results
Scans are stored, so indications can be reviewed, compared and audited after the inspection.
Standardised
Phased array testing of welds is covered by standards such as ISO 13588, with acceptance defined by the applicable code.
Related methods
Often combined with
TOFD
Precise sizing of flaw height, complementary to PAUT.
Learn moreAutomated UT (AUT)
PAUT and TOFD on a mechanised scanner.
Learn moreManual UT
Flexible ultrasonic testing for any geometry.
Learn moreNeed phased array testing?
Tell us the material, the thickness, the joint type and the acceptance standard.