The course is designed for: 

• Engineering support personnel who are responsible for the integrity of mechanical equipment
• Quality assurance personnel

Course Duration: 4 days
Examination Duration: 1 day

Candidates should hold a Grade 12 qualification (minimum) with mathematics and science.

THEORY:

• History of ultrasonics
• Theory of ultrasound
• Attenuation and reflection
• Principle of thickness gauging
• Transducers and couplants
• A-Scan and digital thickness gauging
• Sources of error
• Applications
• Reporting

PRACTICAL:

• Perform wall thickness measurements of samples using ultrasonic and other mechanical methods

Successful students will be able to:

• Demonstrate capability of measuring wall thickness to within a specific tolerance
• Recognise and correct problems encountered with wall thickness testing
• Complete a detailed report and sketch

Specific and general examination papers followed by a practical test according to the SAQCC (NDT) (Wall Thickness) requirements.

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 8

For further details:

Please contact the Training Department
Administrator: Debbie Spadino
Tel:        +27 (0)11 298 2111
Fax:       +27 (0)11 836 4132
Email:   spadinod@saiw.co.za