NDT SERVICES

Nondestructive material testing servicesConventional nondestructive inspections andautomated ultrasonic single- and serial inspection

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At your site or in our NDT Service Centre in Burgwedel (Hanover), we provide a wide range of nondestructive testing services.

Accredited acc. to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 | ISO 9001 and EN 9100 certified |Rolls-Royce approval acc. to RRP58001, EL 2153 (1000 Gates Method) | MTU approval

Nondestructive material inspectionSupport for all issues of quality assurance with our NDT services

Your partner for quality assuranceAs a service provider we offer you a wide range of non-destructive material testing methods at your site or in our test centre in Burgwedel (Hanover). VOGT Ultrasonics is accredited acc. to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and certified acc. to EN 9100 and ISO 9001.

Conventional nondestructive material testingDue to our extensive service portfolio in the field of conven-tional nondestructive material testing we are able to use the best inspection method and solution for your inspection task. This includes :

• Visual inspection• Surface crack testing, crack depth measurement, hard-

ness testing• Mechanized ultrasonic inspection with mobile scanners• Digital radiography• Dimensional inspection during production or

receipt of goods• Elaboration of inspection concepts and –specifications• Training for inspection processes, equipment and sys-

tem handling• Supervision for welding- and inspection processes and

construction• and much more

We perform one-time or periodic nondestructive inspections of components from various industry sectors in different production levels.

With our scanning-systems in combination with our cus-tomerspecific and adaptable data evaluation software we are able to detect smallest material defects, visu-alize them, analyse them and generate an informative and clear documentation.

The results include a report with all important informati-on for the ongoing production stages, further operation of the components, determination of new inspection deadlines and particularly for the observation of damage trends and erosion progress.

Rental and personnel leasing of VOGT inspection personnelWe support you with our certified inspection staff (EN 473, ISO EN 9712, EN 4179) at your site. You decide: choose between the assignment as a service contract or as personnel leasing. We help you during peak periods and support you during holiday- and sickness periods.

Outsourcing of your quality assuranceWe are your partner for the complete adoption of quality assurance tasks, carried out by outsourcing the non-destructive material testing work field to our competent inspection personnel in our test centre or at your site.

Inspection of incoming and outgoing goodsIn the field of complex end products, where lots of single components are necessary, we support you with the inspec-tion of the incoming vendor parts, the inspection of the parts manufactured by your company and the final inspection of the end product prior to delivery.

These inspections include tests for completeness, possi-ble damages, dimensionality, testing of the material, the hardness and surface quality as well as the checking of the provided documentation for completeness and validity.

In addition, we also accompany you through external inspec-tions performed by an authorised Inspection Agency and we ensure its correct execution.

Testing and welding supervisionWe can provide welding specialists, technical experts approved to German pressure vessel standards or a level III supervisor at EN 473 or EN 4179 for all of your examinations, reconstructions or new constructions of pipelines.

Fig.: residual wall thickness measurement in power plants, chemical and petrochemical assets

Fig.: ultrasonic inspection based on hydrogen induced corrosion cracksFig.: spotweld inspection in the automotive industry

Fig.: surface crack testing with the dye penetrant testing method

Nondestrutive material inspectionSupport for all issues of quality assurance with our NDT services

Fig.: dimensional inspection during receipt

Fig.: construction supervision of pipelines

Fig.: preventive ultrasonic inspection searching for cracks and volumetric defects at a bridge girder

On-site building inspectionWith pipeline construction in conventional and nuclear systems as well as in the oil and gas industry, we provide qualified personnel to check the incoming goods. We also prepare the preliminary examination documents and monitor the execution of the work during the installation of the components through to completion of all documen-tation.

Special testsWe also offer non-commonplace inspections in the quality assurance and periodic component supervision.

This includes:• Material mix tests and sorting of materials• Coat thickness measuring to identify the thickness

of lacquer, enamel, plastic or other coverings on iron and nonferrous base materials

• Measurement of crack depths in the material• Ultrasonic inspection of trend growth of hydrogen

induced cracks in pipelines, pressure vessels or steel samples (HIC-inspection)

• Measurement of hardness• and much more

TrainingsVOGT Ultrasonics offers customer-, operator- or system specific trainings for a safe and efficient handling with the ultrasonic technique:

• Hints for the correct inspection execution

• Environmental influences on inspection results

• Sound field determination and periodic supervision

• Probe selection

• System parametrization and systematic work

• Professional execution of maintenance- and service jobs

• and much more

Fig.: training of ultrasonic inspection using an immersion inspection system at VOGT Ultrasonics

Nondestructive material inspection Automated ultrasonic inspection in our test centre

Outsourcing - We can take over your single- and serial inspectionWe are able to adopt complete areas of your quality assurance for long-term periods. With our extensive and full-power ultrasonic inspection system plant we are flexible to assist you with different methods for single- and serial in-spections of your components. Turbine disks, gear wheels, differentials, valves, bearing rings, pipes, rods, sheets and CFRP-components are just some examples of our outstan-ding inspection spectrum.

Production accompanying automated ultrasonic inspectionWe take over long-term as well as short-term operations fast and safe in our test centre. If needed a 3 shift ins-pection is available.

Due to the automation of scan processes, it is possible to test complex, rotationally symmetrical or plane parts as well as other forms on an automated basis and with only little personnel expenditure. Once set ultrasonic para-meters as well as the scan resp. probe positions are me-morized in the integrated computer of the testing system and they are immediately available for repeated testing. So a new and expensive setting of the testing system is not required. Testing of serial part batches at different times can be carried out quickly without any problems and at low cost.

Fig.: Automated ultrasonic inspection in immersion technique

Fig.: C-Scans: presentation evaluation of inspection results for the customerFig.: Hall A of the VOGT test centre in Burgwedel (Hanover)

Fig.: serial part inspection of forgings and castings, e.g. bearing rings and turbine disks

Advantages of the automated inspection using ultrasoundIn opposite to other nondestructive material testing me-thods, the volumetric ultrasound inspection with vertical and other various beam angles offers an exact localiza-tion of material faults. This allows the so called multi-zone-inspection. It enables an optimal fault resolution in different component depths.

With our high performance immersion inspection sys-tems we are able to detect material faults from a size of only 0.1mm (depending on the material). With scanning on the surface, surface near defects can already be detected of 0.2 mm underneath the surface. Hereby, potential faults are located and will be indicated in the inspection report with an optional A-, B-, C- or D-Scan.

Using the high frequency mode, small defects and first indications of material weakening, for example WEC (White Etching Cracks), can be precisely localized.Using conventional immersion technique these defects could only be detected in progressed status.

Production accompanying automated ultrasonic inspection at your siteThe complete ultrasonic immersion system may - if reasonable - be installed at your site for a prearranged period and be operated locally by our service personnel.

Thus complex multi-axis testing systems may be instal-led at any place within only few days for carrying out medium-term service jobs. By having the testing sys-tems as well as the personnel available locally at the customer’s premises, the testing is carried out without further incurance of transport costs for parts or time consumption.

Feasibility StudiesDue to our professional competence and experience in the fields of mechanised and automated material testing, we are a strong partner for you at analysing the testabili-ty of components, creating inspection concepts or selec-ting or planning inspection systems, which are suitable for your applications.

Our feasibility studies have helped to work out the appropriate testing method for many customers. These studies can be final tests in production, serial inspec-tions or lot testings on a random basis.

A one-off test of e.g. a prototype allows us to detect material defects for future serial inspections at an early stage of development to support the prototype’s de-velopment progress in a positive way and to eliminate eventual production problems for further production.

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VOGT Ultrasonics GmbH Ehlbeek 15D-30938 Burgwedel

Tel. +49 5139 9815-0Fax +49 5139 9815-99contact@vogt-ultrasonics.de www.vogt-ultrasonics.de

• accredited as independent test laboratory acc. to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025

• certified acc. to ISO 9001:2008 / EN 9100:2009

At your service since 1983Our experience for your certainty Innovative ultrasonic technology is the key to reliable and fast material inspection in production and laboratory.

With future-oriented ultrasonic technologies and pro-cesses, as well as a comprehensive range of inspection services, we are your partner for nondestructive material testing.

We develop and produce high-performance ultrasonic inspection devices and systems for inline and offline inspection as well as OEM solutions and modernize old inspection systems with the latest ultrasonic technology. Furthermore we are sales partner of well-known manufac-turers and technology partner of renowned companies. On this basis, we realize your ideal inspection solution according to your requirements and wishes.

At your site or in our test centre in Burgwedel (Hanover), we provide all conventional nondestructive inspection services as well as mechanized and automated ultrasonic inspection solutions.

Being a medium-sized company with short decision paths, we are able to adapt the requirements of our customers competent and reliable. We not only have the very best technical ressources and qualifications, we take on your request with passion, great care and a high sense of responsibility.

ApplicationsAutomated and mechanized inspection of:

. Metal- and composite materials

. Forged and casted parts

. Optical fiber and carbon fiber reinforced components

. Weld seams and bonded joints

. Aircraft wings and tail sections

. Rocket boosters

. Aircraft turbines

. Steel- and plastic pipes

. Pressure vessels and pipelines

. Railroad wheel sets and rails

. Spot welds in the automotive industry

. and many more

VOGT is accredited acc. to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 as well as ISO 9001 and certified acc. to EN 9100.