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Flaw Manufacturing Technology

~ The World Leader in Manufacturing Real Flaws ~


To order the highest quality flawed specimens call: (704) 795-4401 or visit www.flawtech.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FLAWED SPECIMEN CATEGORIES..............................PAGE
STANDARD KIT INTRODUCTION................................. PAGE
DISCONTINUITIES LIST...............................................PAGE
STANDARD RADIOGRAPHIC KIT................................. PAGE
STANDARD ULTRASONIC KIT..................................... PAGE
STANDARD MAGNETIC PARTICLE &
LIQUID PENETRANT KIT.............................................. PAGE
STANDARD VISUAL KIT............................................... PAGE
STANDARD DEMONSTRATION KIT..............................PAGE
PRACTICAL EXAM INTRODUCTION.............................PAGE
UT PRACTICAL EXAM SPECIMENS............................. PAGE
MT/PT PRACTICAL EXAM SPECIMENS........................PAGE
SAMPLE DRAWING OF EXAM SPECIMENS................ PAGE
ADVANCED SPECIMENS ............................................ PAGE
API-UT-1 SPECIMEN KIT.............................................. PAGE
API RP-2X SPECIMEN KIT........................................... PAGE
AWS / CWI VISUAL KIT................................................. PAGE
AWS / CWI PENETRANT KIT......................................... PAGE
SOCKET WELD KIT....................................................... PAGE
EPRI BOILER TUBE DAMAGE KIT............................... PAGE
ASME SECTION XI, APPENDIX VII KIT....................... PAGE
ASME SECTION XI, APPENDIX VIII
SUPPLEMENTS 2, 3 & 10 KITS..................................PAGE
FLAW IMPLANT TECHNIQUES.....................................PAGE
ULTRASONIC CALIBRATION BLOCKS........................ PAGE
PDI ALTERNATIVE ASME CAL BLOCKS...................... PAGE
EPRI CS-4774 & BASIC PIPING CAL BLOCKS..........PAGE
PDI UT 10 CALIBRATION BLOCK SET........................ PAGE
OVERLAY STEP WEDGE CAL BLOCK.......................... PAGE

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PH DIVERSIFIED INC.
NASA/GENERAL DYNAMICS SERIES
PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION &
CLASSROOM TRAINING BOOKS................................ PAGE 28

INQUAL DIVISION
APPENDIX VIII PRACTICE SESSIONS &
APPENDIX VIII QUALIFICATIONS............................... PAGE 29
RENTAL PRICE LIST APPENDIX VIII........................... PAGE 30
RENTAL PRICE LIST STANDARD KITS....................... PAGE 31
RENTAL PRICE LIST ADVANCED KITS....................... PAGE 32

Flaw Manufacturing Technology

FLAWED
SPECIMEN
CATEGORIES

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM

STANDARD
STANDARD
SPECIMENS

ADVANCED

CRITICAL

ADVANCED
SPECIMENS

CRITICAL
SPECIMENS

Have a tolerance of
+/- 0.150 (4mm).

Have a tolerance of
+/- 0.080 (2mm)

Have a tolerance of
+/- 0.040 (1mm)

Includes all standard kit


specimens and all ut &
mt/pt practical exam
specimens.

Includes all advanced


specimens, api-ut-1 kit &
all asme section xi
appendix vii specimen bank.

Includes all ASME Section


XI Appendix VIII specimens
and most of the custom
designed specimens.

Designed to enhance the


training & qualification
of level I & II personnel
with regards to
snt-tc-1a, en473 & pcn.

Designed to enhance the


training & qualification
of level I, II & III
personnel with regards to
snt-tc-1a, en473 & pcn.

Designed to customer
specifications for their
training & qualification
of ndt personnel,
equipment and procedures.

Normally smaller in size


and less expensive
than Advanced and
Critical specimens.

Stock Advanced Specimens


are larger in size than
the standard specimen
and higher tolerance.

Size of specimens range


from a small bolt for the
space shuttle to a 20,000
pound reactor nozzle.

Basic Document Package


with CAD drawings is
Included with each kit
or exam specimen.

Document Package with


cad drawings is included
with each kit or individual
Advanced Specimen.

Detailed Documentation
is included with specimens.
Contact FlawTech for
exact details.

Custom specimens are


available at this level of
tolerance.

Custom specimens are


available at this level of
tolerance.

Custom specimens are


available at this level of
tolerance.

CALL FLAWTECH TODAY FOR DETAILS


SPECIMENS
RECOGNIZED
GLOBALLY

UNSURPASSED
QUALITY

NDT
INDUSTRY
PIONEER

INDUSTRIES THAT USE FLAWTECH SPECIMENS

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STANDARD KIT
INTRODUCTION

Flaw Manufacturing Technology

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM

REV. 10 08

FLAWTECH STANDARD KITS

RT KIT
UT KIT
MT/PT KIT
VT KIT

EACH KIT CONTAINS


20 REAL FLAWS PER KIT
10 LARGE 4 X 8
CARBON STEEL
SPECIMENS PER KIT
FREE CARRYING CASE
DETAILED DOCUMENT
PACKAGE WITH CAD
DRAWINGS

DEMONSTRATION KIT
5 SPECIMENS & 11 FLAWS

SPECIAL
KITS

REFERENCE RADIOGRAPHS
FILM ONLY - 16 RADIOGRAPHS SHOWING 20 REAL FLAWS

CUSTOM KITS AVAILABLE


FLAWTECH STANDARD
KIT SPECIMENS
ARE DESIGNED TO:
ENHANCE THE TRAINING &
QUALIFICATION OF LEVEL I & II
PERSONNEL WITH REGARDS TO
SNT-TC-1A, EN473 & PCN.
ASSIST WITH BASIC FLAW
DETECTION, SIZING AND
INTERPRETATION USING COMMON
WELD GEOMETRIES AND FLAW
TYPES.

INDUSTRIES THAT USE FLAWTECH SPECIMENS

Flaw Manufacturing Technology

FLAWTECH
DISCONTINUITIES
LIST

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM

FLAW TYPE

WELD

NDT METHOD

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

TOE CRACK
TOE CRACK
ROOT CRACK
UNDERBEAD CRACK
CENTER LINE CRACK (SURFACE)
CENTER LINE CRACK (SUB-SURFACE)
CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK (FLUSH CROWN)
TRANSVERSE CRACK (FLUSH CROWN)
BASE METAL CRACK (CROWN HAZ AREA)
BASE METAL CRACK (ROOT HAZ AREA)
CRATER CRACK (CROWN STOP/START AREA)

SV / DV
FILLET
SV
FILLET
SV / DV
SV / DV
SV / DV
SV / DV
SV / DV
SV
SV / DV

VT

MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT

UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
-

RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
-

30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39

POROSITY (SUB-SURFACE)
POROSITY (SUB-SURFACE)
POROSITY (SURFACE)
POROSITY (SURFACE)
SINGLE GAS PORE
SINGLE GAS PORE
SLAG INCLUSION (ROOT AREA)
SLAG INCLUSION (WELD GROOVE AREA)
SLAG INCLUSION (ROOT AREA)
TUNGSTEN INCLUSION (ROOT AREA)

SV / DV
FILLET
SV / DV
FILLET
SV / DV
FILLET
SV
SV / DV
FILLET
SV / DV

VT
VT
-

MT/PT
MT/PT
-

UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
-

RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
RT

50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59

LAMINATION (BASE METAL)


LAMINATION (BASE METAL)
LACK OF FUSION (SUB-SURFACE)
LACK OF FUSION (SURFACE BREAKING)
LACK OF FUSION (SURFACE BREAKING)
LACK OF FUSION (ROOT AREA)
INCOMPLETE ROOT PENETRATION
INCOMPLETE ROOT PENETRATION
INCOMPLETE ROOT PENETRATION (BRIDGING)
INCOMPLETE GROOVE WELD (CROWN AREA)

SV
WP FACE
SV / DV
SV / DV
FILLET
SV
SV
DV
FILLET
SV / DV

VT
VT

MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT
MT/PT

UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT
UT

RT
RT
RT

70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

ROOT CONCAVITY
EXCESS ROOT PENETRATION
MISALIGNMENT (ROOT & CROWN AREA)
UNEVEN LEG LENGTH
EXCESS CROWN
EXCESS CROWN
CONCAVE CROWN
CONCAVE CROWN
UNDERCUT
UNDERCUT
OVERLAP

SV
SV
SV
FILLET
SV / DV
FILLET
SV / DV
FILLET
SV / DV
FILLET
FILLET

VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT

MT/PT

RT
RT
RT
-

90
91
92
93

WELD SPATTER
WELD SPATTER
CHIPPING HAMMER MARKS
CHIPPING HAMMER MARKS

SV / DV
FILLET
SV / DV
FILLET

VT
VT
VT
VT

VT
VT
VT
VT

RT
RT
RT
-

HOW TO REQUEST A CUSTOM SPECIMEN


1ST
2ND
ELECT A TOLERANCE
OLERANC
ELEC YOUR FLAWS
SELECT
SELECT
andar +/-0.150
. 5 (4mm) FROM
ROM THE
TH ABOVE
A OVE TABLE
TA LE
Standard
A van e +/-0.080
/
0
(2mm)
R SPECIFY
PEC Y YOUR
Advanced
OR
i a +/-0.040
/-0.
0 (1mm) SPECIAL
PEC A REQUIREMENTS
REQU REMENTS
Critical

RD
3RD
ECT TH
RIAL
SELECT
THE MA
MATERIAL
TY
PR P GEOMETRY
G
M RY
TYPE,, WELD PREP
E REQUIRED
R QU R D NDT
ND
AND THE
M TH D OF
O INSPECTION
N PECTI N
METHOD

STANDARD
RADIOGRAPHIC
KIT

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
Phone: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403
www.FlawTech.com
The Radiographic Kit contains:
8 Plates, 1 Pipe and 1 Tee
20 Discontinuities, "REAL FLAWS", randomly placed

12.

Root Crack in Single Vee


MT/PT, UT, RT

14.

Actual X-Ray film is provided for each specimen. Specimens


are packaged in 2 FREE CARRYING CASES. Complete with
Document Package with "Flaw Truth" documented by CAD
drawings with a Standard Tolerance of 0.150" (4mm).

Centerline Crack, Sing le


Vee (surface breaking)
MT/PT, UT, RT

The standard Radiographic Examination Kit contains 20 flaws


similar to those shown in the cross section drawings below.
Also Available
15.

Centerline Crack, Sing le


Vee (sub-surface)
UT, RT

30.

Reference Radiograph Set "Real Film & Real Flaws"


Document Package Only - with 10 CAD Drawings & 16 film

Porosity in Single V ee
RT, UT

VISIT FLAWTECH WEBSITE OR CALL FOR PRICE INFORMATION

30.

38.

70.

31.

Porosity in Double Vee


(sub-surface) UT, RT

Slag Inclusion in Fill et


(root area) UT, RT

Root Concavity in Single


Vee VT, RT

39.

71.

Porosity in Fillet
(sub-surface) UT, RT

Tungsten Inclusion in Single


Vee (root area) RT

Excess Root Penetration


in Single Vee VT, RT

34.

56.

Single Gas Pore in Sing le


Vee UT, RT

57.

Incomplete Root Penetrat ion


in Single Vee, VT, UT, RT

72.

Misalignment, Root & Crown


in Single Vee VT, RT

36.

Slag Inclusion in Single Vee


(root area) UT, RT

Incomplete Root Penetration in


Double Vee, UT, RT

90.

Weld Spatter on Single Vee


VT, RT

8"
(200mm)

Slag Inclusion in Single Vee


(weld groove area) UT, RT

59.

Incomplete Groove Weld


(crown area)
VT, MT/PT, UT, RT

92.

Chipping Hammer Marks


on Single Vee, VT, RT

8"
(200mm)

I D. LABEL
REFERENCE DATUM
I.D. LABEL

37.

CROSS SECTION
V EW

4"
(100mm)

4"
(100mm)
0.337"
(8.6mm)

0.375" & 0.625" CROSS SECTION V EW


(9.5mm & 16mm)
REFERENCE EDGE

Shipping Weight 65lbs

4.5"
(114mm)

4"
(100mm)

8"
(200mm)

I D.
LABEL

CROSS SECTION VIEW


REFERENCE EDGE

0.375"
(9.5mm)

Broc-RT-A 10-09

ALL SPECIMENS CONTAIN


"REAL FLAWS"

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NDT


SUPPLIER OR
FLAWTECH FOR ORDERING DETAILS

STANDARD
ULTRASONIC
KIT

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403
www.FlawTech.com
The Ultrasonic Kit contains:
8 Plates, 1 Pipe and 1 Tee
20 Discontinuities, "REAL FLAWS", randomly placed
10.

Toe Crack in Single Vee


MT/PT, UT

Specimens are packaged in 2 FREE CARRYING CASES.


Complete with Document Package with "Flaw Truth" documented
by CAD drawings with a standard tolerance of 0.150" (4mm).
The standard Ultrasonic Examination Kit contains 20 flaws similar
to those shown in the cross section drawings below.
15.

Centerline Crack, Single V ee


(sub-surface) UT, RT

VISIT FLAWTECH WEBSITE OR CALL FOR PRICE INFORMATION

17.

34.

Transverse Crack in Single


Vee, flush crown
MT/PT, UT

Single Gas Pore in Sing le


Vee UT, RT

18.

37.

Base Metal Crack in Si ngle


Vee (top HAZ area)
MT/ PT, UT

19.

38.

Slag Inclusion in Single Vee


(weld groove area) UT, RT

Base Metal Crack in Si ngle


Vee (bottom HAZ area)
MT/PT, UT

Slag Inclusion in Fill et


(root area) UT, RT

30.

Porosity in Double V ee
(sub-surface) UT, RT

50.

Lamination in Single Vee


(base metal) UT

12.

Root Crack in Single Vee


MT/PT, UT, RT

16.

Circumferential Crack in
Single Vee, flush c rown
MT/PT, UT

31.

52.

Porosity in Fillet
(sub-surface) UT, RT

Lack of Fusion in Single Vee


(crown area) UT

Drawings
Not to
Scale
55.

Lack of Fusion in Single Vee


(surface breaking at root)
MT/PT, UT

56.

Incomplete Root Penetration


in Single Vee, VT, UT, RT

57.

Incomplete Root Penetration in


Double Vee, UT, RT

8"
(200mm)

CROSS SECTION
V EW

4"
(100mm)

0.375" & 0.625"


(9.5mm & 16mm)

Incomplete Groove Weld


(crown area)
VT, MT/PT, UT, RT

8"
(200mm)

I D. LABEL
REFERENCE DATUM
I D. LABEL

59.

4"
(100mm)
0.337"
(8.6mm)

CROSS SECTION V EW
REFERENCE EDGE

Shipping Weight 65lbs


Broc-UT-A 10-08

ALL SPECIMENS CONTAIN


"REAL FLAWS"

4.5"
(114mm)

4"
(100mm)

8"
(200mm)

I D.
LABEL

CROSS SECTION VIEW


REFERENCE EDGE

0.375"
(9.5mm)

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NDT


SUPPLIER OR
FLAWTECH FOR ORDERING DETAILS

STANDARD
MAGNETIC PARTICLE
LIQUID PENETRANT
KIT

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403
www.FlawTech.com

The MT/PT Kit contains:


8 Plates and 2 Tees
20 Discontinuities , "REAL FLAWS", randomly placed
Specimens are packaged i n a FREE CARRYI NG CASE.
Complete with Document Package with "Flaw Truth" documented
by CAD drawings with a standard tolerance of +/- 0.150" (4mm).

10.

Toe Crack in Single Vee


MT/PT, UT

12.

Root Crack in Single Vee


MT/PT, UT, RT

11.

Toe Crack in Fillet


MT/PT, UT

The standard MT/PT Kit contains 20 "real" flaws similar to those


shown in the cross section drawings below.
VISIT FLAWTECH WEBSITE OR CALL FOR PRICE INFORMATION

16.

32.

Circumferential Crack in
Single Vee, flush c rown
MT/PT, UT

Porosity in Single V ee
(surface breaking)
VT, MT/PT

17.

33.

Transverse Crack in Single


Vee, flush crown
MT/PT, UT

Porosity in Fillet
(surface breaking)
VT, MT/PT

18.

51.

Base Metal Crack in Si ngle


Vee (top HAZ area)
MT/ PT, UT

19.

Base Metal Crack in Si ngle


Vee (bottom HAZ area)
MT/PT, UT

Lamination in Weld Prep


MT/PT

53.

Lack of Fusion in Single Vee


(surface breaking at crow n)
MT/PT, UT

14.

Centerline Crack, Single V ee


(surface breaking)
MT/PT, UT, RT

20.

Crater Crack in Single V ee


(surface stop-start area)
MT/PT, VT

54.

Lack of Fusion in Fill et


(surface breaking at crow n)
MT/PT

8"
(200mm)

55.

Lack of Fusion in Single Vee


(surface breaking at root)
MT/PT, UT
I D. LABEL

80.

Overlap in Fillet
VT, MT/PT

Drawings
Not to
Scale

4"
(100mm)

8"
(200mm)

4"
(100mm)

4"
(100mm)
I D.
LABEL

0.25"
(6mm)

CROSS SECTION VIEW


REFERENCE EDGE

0.25"
(6mm)

CROSS SECTION VIEW


REFERENCE EDGE

Shipping Weight 35lbs

Broc-MT-A 10-08

ALL SPECIMENS CONTAIN


"REAL FLAWS"

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NDT


SUPPLIER OR
FLAWTECH FOR ORDERING DETAILS

STANDARD
VISUAL
KIT

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403
www.FlawTech.com
I D.
LABEL

8"
(200mm)

The Visual Kit contains:


7 Plates and 3 Tees
20 Discontinuities, "REAL FLAWS", randomly placed

4"
(100mm)

Specimens are packaged i n a FREE CARRYI NG CASE.


complete with Document Package with "Flaw Truth" documented
by CAD drawings with a standard tolerance of +/- 0.150" (4mm).

CROSS SECTION VIEW

0.25"
(6mm)

REFERENCE EDGE

The standard Visual Examination Kit contains 20 flaws similar to


those shown in the cross section drawings below.

8"
(200mm)

VISIT FLAWTECH WEBSITE OR CALL FOR PRICE INFORMATION


4"
(100mm)

4"
(100mm)

CROSS SECTION VIEW

I.D.
LABEL

0.25"
(6mm)

REFERENCE EDGE

20.

Crater Crack in Single V ee


(surface stop-start area)
MT/PT, VT

32.

Porosity in Single V ee
(surface breaking)
VT, MT/PT

71.

Excess Root Penetration


in Single Vee VT, RT

33.

Porosity in Fillet
(surface breaking)
VT, MT/PT

Drawings Not to Scale

56.

73.

78.

Incomplete Root Penetration


in Single Vee, VT, UT, RT

Uneven Leg Length in Fillet


VT

Undercut in Single V ee
VT

59.

74.

79.

Incomplete Groove Weld


(crown area)
VT, MT/PT, UT, RT

Excess Crown in Single Vee


VT

Undercut in Fillet
VT

70.

Root Concavity in Single Vee


VT, RT

75.

Excess Crown in Fil let


VT

80.

Overlap in Fillet
VT, MT/PT

76.

90.

Concave Crown in Single V ee


VT

Weld Spatter on Single Vee


VT, RT

72.

77.

91.

Misalignment, Root & Crown


in Single Vee VT, RT

Concave Crown in Fillet


VT

Weld Spatter on Filler


VT, RT

Shipping Weight 35lbs


Broc-VT-A 10-08

ALL SPECIMENS CONTAIN


"REAL FLAWS"

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NDT


SUPPLIER OR
FLAWTECH FOR ORDERING DETAILS

NDT
DEMONSTRATION
KIT
APPLICABLE NDT
METHOD

The NDT Demonstration Kit contains:


1 Pipe, 3 Plates and 1 Tee
11 Discontinuities, "REAL FLAWS", randomly placed

11 - Toe Crack (fillet)

Specimens are packaged in a FREE CARRYING CASE. The


"Flaw Truth" is documented on CAD drawings with a standard
tolerance of +/- 0.150" (4mm).
This Kit contains actual X-Ray film for RT specimens and a
"Flaw Locator" for UT specimens.
This standard NDT Demonstration Kit contains 11 flaws in 5
specimens. The flaws in these specimens can be examined by
several different NDT methods to demonstrate the advantages
and disadvantages of each NDT method. See Kit Price List for
cost and listings of other flaw types available only from FlawTech.

15 - Center Line Crack


18 - Base Metal Crack
19 - Base Metal Crack
20 - Crater Crack
30 - Porosity (single vee)
32 - Porosity (surface)
37 - Slag Inclusion
54 - Lack of Fusion
57 - Incomplete Root
71 - Excess Root

VISIT FLAWTECH WEBSITE OR CALL FOR PRICE INFORMATION

8"
(200mm)

REFERENCE DATUM
CROSS SECTION
V EW

4"
(100mm)

0.25" & 0.625"


(6mm & 16mm)

X X
X
X X
X
X X
X
X X
X X X
X X
X X X
X X
X X
X X
X
X
8"
(200mm)

I.D. LABEL
I D. LABEL

UT RT MT PT VT

4"
(100mm)
0.337"
(8.6mm)

CROSS SECTION V EW
REFERENCE EDGE

4"
(100mm)

8"
(200mm)

4.5"
(114mm)

Drawings Not to Scale

I.D.
LABEL

CROSS SECTION V EW
REFERENCE EDGE

0.25"
(6mm)

Demonstration Kit Flaw and Weld Prep Cross Sections

11. Toe Crack in Fillet


MT/PT, UT

20. Crater Crack (crown stopstart area) MT/PT, VT

15. Center Line Crack in Double


Vee (sub-surface) UT, RT

30. Porosity in Single Vee


(sub-surface) UT, RT

18. Base Metal Crack in


Single Vee MT/ PT, UT

19. Base Metal Crack in root


HAZ. MT/PT, UT

32. Porosity in Single Vee


(surface) VT, MT/PT

37. Slag Inclusion in Single


Vee, UT, RT

FlawTech Inc.

54. Lack of Fusion in Fillet


(surface breaking) MT/PT
Shipping Weight 35lbs

57. Incomplete Root Penetration


in Double Vee, UT, RT

71. Excess Root in


Single Vee RT, VT

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NC 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401
FAX: 704-795-4403
www.FlawTech.com
Broc-Demo-A 10-08

9
Flaw Manufacturing Technology

PRACTICAL EXAM
INTRODUCTION

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM

REV. 10 08

UT & MT/PT PRACTICAL


EXAM SPECIMENS
LARGER THAN STANDARD
KIT SPECIMENS
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SET
PURCHASE 1,2, 3 OR 12
BUY 3 OR MORE AND
RECEIVE 10% OFF &
A FREE CARRYING CASE
CUSTOM EXAM SPECIMENS
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

UT PRACTICAL
EXAM SPECIMENS
12 TO CHOOSE FROM
3 FLAWS PER SPECIMEN
PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL
NDIV DUAL
SPECIMENS
OR MIXED
M XED GROUPS

MT/PT PRACTICAL
EXAM SPECIMENS
12 TO CHOOSE FROM
3 FLAWS PER SPECIMEN

REVIEW THE FOLLOWING UT & MT/PT PRACTICAL


EXAM BROCHURES FOR MORE DETAILS
FLAWTECH PRACTICAL
EXAM SPECIMENS
ARE DESIGNED TO:
ENHANCE THE TRAINING &
QUALIFICATION OF LEVEL I & II
PERSONNEL WITH REGARDS TO
SNT-TC-1A, EN473 & PCN.
ASSIST WITH BASIC FLAW
DETECTION, SIZING AND
INTERPRETATION USING COMMON
WELD GEOMETRIES AND FLAW
TYPES.

INDUSTRIES THAT USE FLAWTECH SPECIMENS

10

ULTRASONIC
PRACTICAL EXAM
SPECIMENS

Flaw Manufacturing Technology

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM
BAR & ROD STOCK
P102

PLATES & SHEETS


P101

0.75" x 8" x 10" plate


L/R 90 ELBOW TO PIPE
P104

BAR & ROD STOCK


P103

4" OD x 6"

1.5" OD x 12"

PIPE TO SOCKET WELD


P106

NODE TO PLATE WELD


P105
4"

2"
6"
90

8"

6"

8"

2" SCH160 (.344" wall)


WELDED PLATE
P107

2" SCH160 to .375" PLATE


WELDED PLATE
P108

12"

2" SCH160 PIPE to COUPLING


WELDED PIPING
P109

6"

8"

0.5" x 8" x 12"


LAP JOINT
P110

10
"

1.0" x 6" x 10"


FORGED PIPE FLANGE
P111

4.5" OD x 0.531" x 8"


WELDED TEE
P112

12"
8"
6"

0.5" x 12" x 6"

6" OD x 0.75" thick

Specimen Details:

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q
q
q
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3 Flaws per Specimen


"REAL FLAWS" in Each Specimen
Document Package w/ Each Specimen
Standard Tolerance +/- 0.150" (4mm)
Blank Specimens Available

q
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0.5" x 8" x 8" x 4"

Specimens are Carbon Steel


Custom Specimens Available
<10% for the Purchase of 3+
FREE Carrying Case w/ 3+
Visit FlawTech Website or Call
For Price Information

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MT / PT
PRACTICAL EXAM
SPECIMENS

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CAST FITTING
P001

P001

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End
View

Top
View

MACHINED SPINDLE
P002

BOLT & NUT


P003

Front
View

FORGED EYE HOOK


P004

1.25" OD x 6"

1.75" diameter x 8"

2.0" to 1.3" reducer, 5" long

FORGED SHACKLE & PIN


P005

FORMED METAL PLATE


P006

2.75"

3"
4"

6" long with 2" eye


WELDED PLATE
P007

4.25" with 0.75" pin

0.25" x 4"
FORGED PIPE FLANGE
P009

WELDED PIPING
P008

12"

4.5" OD x 0.25" x 8"

0.25" x 8" x 12"


MACHINED GEAR
P010

WELDED TEE
P011

6" OD x 0.75" thick


PIPE to SOCKET WELD
P012

2"
6"

8"

4.6" diameter x 1.5" bore

0.25" x 8" x 8" x 4"

2" SCH160 PIPE to COUPLING


Visio Exam MTBroc 2009

Specimen Details:
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3 Flaws per specimen


"REAL FLAWS" in each specimen
Each Specimen has Document Package
Standard Tolerance +/- 0.15" (4mm)
Blank Specimens available

q
q
q
q
q

Specimens are carbon steel


Custom Specimens Available
<10% for the Purchase of 3+
FREE Carrying Case w/ 3+
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For Price Information

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ADVANCED
SPECIMENS

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REV. 10 08

ADVANCED SPECIMENS
PLATES

UT UT UT UT UT UT

DESIGNED FOR SHEAR WAVE

PART
NUMBER
UA-001
UA-002
UA-003
UA-004
UA-005
UA-006
UA-007
UA-008
UA-009
UA-010
UA-011
UA-012
UA-013
UA-014
UA-015

PIPES
SPECIMEN
TYPE
PLATE W/SV
PLATE W/SV
PLATE W/SV
PLATE W/DV
PIPE W/SV
PIPE W/SV
PIPE W/SV
PIPE W/SV
PIPE W/SV
TEE W/SV
TEE W/DV
TEE W/DV
Y-JOINT (60)
NODE &
CARRIER
NOZZLE &
CARRIER

TEES

Ys

DIMENSIONS
(INCHES)
0.5 X 12 X 12
0.75 X 12 X 12
1.0 X 12 X 16
1.25 X 12 X 17
6 SCH120 X 12
6 SCHXXH X 12
8 SCH80 X 12
12 SCH80s X 12
12 SCH120 X 12
1.0 X 8 X 8 X 12
1.0 X 8 X 8 X 12
1.25 X 9 X 9 X 12
1.25 X 9 X 9 X 12
10 SCH120 X 10
1.0 X 20 X 20
8 SCH80 X 10
1.0 X 20 X 20

NODES

NOZZLES
SPECIMEN
DETAILS

LARGER THAN OUR


PRACTICAL EXAM
SPECIMENS
ADVANCED
SPECIMENS
TOLERANCE+/- 0.080
COMPLETE
DOCUMENT PACKAGE
INCLUDED

MT/PT & VT

RT RT RT

(set-trough)

RA-001
RA-002
RA-003
RA-004
RA-005
RA-006
RA-007
RA-008

PLATE W/SV
PLATE W/DV
PLATE W/SV
PLATE W/SV
PLATE W/DV
PIPE W/SV
PIPE W/SV
PIPE W/SV

0.375 X 12 X 12
0.625 X 12 X 12
0.75 X 12 X 12
1.0 X 12 X 16
1.0 X 12 X 16
2 SCH80 X 12
6 SCH120 X 12
12 SCH80 X 12

MA-001
MA-002
MA-003
MA-004
MA-005
MA-006

PLATE W/SV
PIPE W/SV
PIPE W/SV
TEE W/SV
Y-JOINT (60)
NODE &
CARRIER
NOZZLE &
CARRIER

0.375 X 12 X 12
6 SCH80 X 12
12 SCH40 X 12
0.375 X 6 X 6 X 12
0.375 X 6 X 6 X 12
10 SCH40 X 10
0.5 X 16 X 16
8 SCH60 X 10
0.5 X 16 X 16

MA-007

3 REAL FLAWS
PER SPECIMEN
RANDOMLY PLACED
MATERIAL
CARBON STEEL
CUSTOM SPECIMENS
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

VISIT FLAWTECH
WEBSITE FOR PRICE
INFORMATION

ET

(SET TROUGH)

ET-001
ET-002

PLATE(no weld)
PLATE W/SV

0.25 X 4 X 12
0.25 X 4 X 12

(4 flaws)

FLAWTECH
THE GLOBAL
STANDARD

THESE SPECIMENS ARE DESIGNED FOR:


TRAINING & QUALIFICATION OF LEVEL I & II PERSONNEL WITH REGARDS TO SNT-TC-1A, EN473 & PCN
FLAW DETECTION, SIZING & INTERPRETATION USING COMMON WELD GEOMETRIES AND FLAW TYPES.

INDUSTRIES THAT USE FLAWTECH SPECIMENS

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API-UT-1 FLAWED
SPECIMEN KIT

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REV. 10 08

API-UT-1 QUALIFICATION SPECIMENS


FOR UT EXAMINATION OF FERRITIC WELDS

API-UT-1KIT CONTAINS:
1
1
1
1

1.0 THICK PLATE W/ DOUBLE VEE (1 X 12 X 15)


0.5 THICK PLATE W/ SINGLE VEE (0.5 X 10 X 12)
8 SCH 80 PIPE (0.5 WALL X 12, 360)
12 SCH 80 PIPE (0.688 WALL X 12, 180 SEG.)

API KIT
STANDARD
FEATURES

COMPLETE DOCUMENT PACKAGE W/ CAD DRAWINGS


3 REAL FLAWS PER SPECIMEN
FLAWTECH ADVANCED TOLERANCE +/- 0.080
SPECIMENS ARE CARBON STEEL

API KIT
CUSTOM
OPTIONS

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TOTAL OF
4
SPECIMENS

10% ID / OD CALIBRATION NOTCHES


0.75 X 4.5 X 6 ASME SEC. V BASIC CAL. BLOCK
8 SCH 80 (0.5 WALL) X 8 PIPE ASME SEC. V ANGLE
BEAM CALIBRATION BLOCK
RADIOGRAPHS

REAL FLAWS
USED IN KIT SPECIMENS
LACK OF PENETRATION
CENTER LINE CRACK
SLAG INCLUSION
LACK OF FUSION
ROOT CRACK
POROSITY

LOCKING STORAGE BOX


AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

CUSTOM
AND
LEASE
OPTIONS
AVAILABLE

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API RP-2X
SPECIMEN KIT

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REV. 5 07

API RP-2X PRACTICE SPECIMENS


AS DETAILED IN API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 2X
SET OF 3, API RP-2X FLAWED SPECIMENS
RECOMMENDED FOR TECHNICIAN PRACTICE
OF UT FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

SPECIMEN SPECIFICATIONS

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FLAW SPECIFICATIONS

AF

90 T CONNECTION
0.75 (T) x 20 (WELD LENGTH) x 4 x 8 LEG
45 CONNECTION
0.75 (T) x 20 (WELD LENGTH) x 4 x +8 LEG
60 CONNECTION
0.75 (T) x 20 (WELD LENGTH) x 4 X +8 lEG

EACH SPECIMEN CONTAINS 4 FLAWS / 12 TOTAL


API LEVEL C CRITERIA USED FOR FLAW DESIGN
FLAW ACCEPT / REJECT BASED ON API RP-2X, FIG. 45 & 48
ULTRASONICS WILL NOT BE USED TO DETERMINE ACCEPTABILITY
CUSTOM AND LEASE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

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AWS / CWI VISUAL
SPECIMEN KIT

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REV. 10 08

AWS / CWI VISUAL SPECIMENS


DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS BASED ON AWS D1.1
-

UNDERCUT
CRATER CRACK
EXCESSIVE CONVEXITY
UNDERSIZE LEG
CLUSTER POROSITY
ARC STRIKE
OVERLAP
LONGITUDINAL CRACK
ALIGNED POROSITY
INCOMPLETE PENETRATION
EXCESSIVE REINFORCEMENT
UNDERFILL
CONCAVITY
TRANSVERSE CRACK
OVERSIZE LEG

AWS / CWI KIT FLAWS


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WEBSITE OR CALL
FOR PRICE
INFORMATION
CUSTOM AND LEASE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Kit

2 FLAWS PER SPECIMEN


FLAWS ARE RANDOMLY PLACED
FLAWS ARE BORDER LINE
ACCEPTABLE OR REJECTABLE
CARBON STEEL SPECIMENS
WELDING PROCESS - SMAW
DOCUMENT PACKAGE W/ CAD DRAWINGS
FREE CARRYING CASE
DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR
VISUAL WELD INSPECTION
TRAINING

AF

AWS/CWI KIT
DESIGN
FEATURES

REAL FLAWS

4 - TEES 4 X 6 X 2 X 0.25
4 - PLATES 4 X 6 0.25
2 - EDGE & LAP JOINTS
4 X 6 X 0.3125

AWS / CWI KIT FLAWS


REAL FLAWS

KIT CONTAINS
10 SPECIMENS

17

AWS / CWI PLUS


PT ENDORSEMENT
KIT

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REV. 10 08

AWS / CWI PENETRANT SPECIMENS


DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS BASED ON AWS D1.1
AWS/CWI CERTIFIED KIT

PLATES 4 X 6 X 0.25
PIPE 4SCH80 X 6
TEE 4 X 6 X 2 X 0.25
SOCKET WELD 2SCH80 X 6
PLATES 1 X 4 X 0.25

AWS/CWI PLUS
KIT DESIGN
FEATURES

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INFORMATION
CUSTOM AND LEASE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Kit

2+ FLAWS PER SPECIMEN


KIT CONTAINS A TOTAL OF
25 SURFACE BREAKING FLAWS
CARBON STEEL SPECIMENS
WELDING PROCESS - SMAW
FREE CARRYING CASE
DOCUMENT PACKAGE CONTAINS
AS BUILT CAD DRAWINGS
& BLANK TEST SHEETS
DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR
PENETRANT WELD INSPECTION
TRAINING

AWS/CWI CERTIFIED KIT


AF

REAL FLAWS

2
1
1
1
5

FLAWTECH WORKED
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
AWS AND EPRI IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF
THIS KIT.
THE KIT HAS BEEN
DESIGNED TO
INCORPORATE BOTH
BASIC PENETRANT
TRAINING AND
TESTING OF THE CWI.

REAL FLAWS

KIT CONTAINS
10 SPECIMENS

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SOCKET WELD
SPECIMEN KIT

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REV. 5 07

SOCKET WELD SPECIMENS


PIPE TO FITTING WELD & PIPE TO VESSEL WELD
SET OF 6 SOCKET WELD SPECIMENS
DESIGNED AND RECOMMENDED
FOR TECHNICIAN PRACTICE INSPECTION OF VENT,
DRAIN LINE AND MISCELLANEOUS SOCKET WELDS

3 ALLOY
OPTIONS
304 S/S
316 S/S
106 C/S
2 SPECIMENS
PER PIPE SIZE
(1) PIPE TO
SOCKET
COUPLING
(1) PIPE TO
1.5x6x6
PLATE w/
MACHINED
SOCKET

SPECIMEN
SPECIFICATIONS
0.75 SCH80
1.0 SCH 80
2.0 SCH 80

FLAW
SPECIFICATIONS
2 FLAWS EACH
SPECIMEN
TOTAL OF 12
REAL FLAWS
FATIGUE & HAZ
CRACKS and
LACKS OF
FUSION
ech Origin

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Kit

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KIT / Set Contains 6 Specimens
EST. 1982
INDIVIDUALLY / Purchase 1 or more
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SET / Mix Different Alloys

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BOILER TUBE
DAMAGE KIT

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REV. 10 08

OFFICIALLY
LICENSED BY
OFFICIALLY NAMED THE BOILER TUBE DAMAGE KIT,
THE EPRI LICENSED KIT CONTAINS:
19 BOILER TUBES: REPRESENTING A COMPLETE RANGE OF FOSSIL- FIRED
BOILER TUBE FAILURE MECHANISMS - STEAM AND WATER TOUCHED
TUBE SPECIFICATIONS: 18 TUBES AT 2.5OD X 0.25 WALL X 8 LONG AND
1 TUBE AT 1.5 X 0.25 WALL X 8 LONG
MATERIAL: 17 TUBES ARE SA513 T5 GR1020/1026 C/S, 1 TUBE IS 304/304L
AND THERE IS 1 DISSIMILAR METAL WELD

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- LONG TERM OVEREATING/CREEP


- FIRE SIDE CORROSION (COAL)
- TOE CRACK, STRESS CORROSION (STAINLESS)
- SOOT BLOWER EROSION
- FATIGUE CRACK (TOE)
- MAINTENANCE DAMAGE
- PITTING
- RUBBING/FRETTING
- CHEMICAL CLEANING DAMAGE (THINNING & PITTING)
- MATERIAL FLAW (FORGING LAP)
- CORROSION FATIGUE CRACK
- FLY ASH EROSION, HYDROGEN DAMAGE
- ACID PHOSPHATE CORROSION
- CAUSTIC GOUGING
- SUPERCRITICAL WATERWALL CRACKING (1.5 OD TUBE)
- WELD DEFECTS (LACK OF FUSION & POROSITY)
- GRAPHITIZATION

AF

FLAWS / INDICATIONS

MEMBERS OF THE EPRI PROGRAM 63 CAN PURCHASE THE BOILER TUBE DAMAGE
KIT AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. SIMPLY CONTACT FLAWTECH.
USE THIS KIT TO ASSIST IN THE TRAINING AND QUALIFYING OF NDE TECHNICIANS
TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY SPECIFIC BOILER TUBE DAMAGE FOUND IN FOSSIL PLANTS.

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ASME SECTION XI
APPENDIX VII KIT

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8 PIECE
SPECIMEN SET

CONTAINS 20
REAL FLAWS

2 - WELDED PLATES
ONE CARBON STEEL PLATE: #A7 CS 005
ONE STAINLESS PLATE: #A7 SS 005

FOR TRAINING &


QUALIFICATION

2 - WELDED PLATES

1 - WELDED PIPE

ONE CARBON STEEL PLATE: #A7 CS 010


ONE STAINLESS PLATE: #A7 SS 010

12"

REV. 10 08

ONE STAINLESS PIPE: #A7 SS 020

12"
0.5"

1.0"
2.375"

10"

10"

0.5 X 10 X 12

1.0 X 10 X 12

1 - WELDED PIPE

2 SCH160 X 12

1 - WELDED PIPE

ONE CARBON STEEL PIPE: #A7 CS 040

ONE CARBON STEEL PIPE: #A7 CS 100


(180 SEGMENT)

10.75"

4.50"

4 SCH160 X 12

1 - WELDED PIPE

ONE STAINLESS PIPE: #A7 SS 060

6.625"

6 SCH160 X 12

10 SCH160 X 12

SAMPLE OF FLAW TRUTH DOCUMENTATION


+X

AF

-X

FLAW
0.72"
(18mm)

FLAW

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FLAWTECH HAS
DESIGNED
THIS KIT TO BE
A COSTEFFECTIVE
SOLUTION
FOR YOUR
TRAINING AND
QUALIFICATION

FLAW

VISIT FLAWTECH
WEBSITE OR
CALL FOR PRICE
INFORMATION

FLAW

each grid

0 1" (2 5mm)

KIT SPECIFICATIONS
EACH SPECIMEN CONTAINS 2 TO 4 REAL FLAWS DESIGNED TO MEET
APPENDIX VII SPECIFICATIONS.
SPECIMENS ARE MANUFACTURED TO FLAWTECHS ADVANCED TOLERANCE
OF +/- 0.080.
NO TWO SPECIMENS ARE ALIKE. BUY TWO SETS, ONE FOR TRAINING AND ONE
FOR TESTING.
DOCUMENT PACKAGE INCLUDES CAD DRAWINGS, CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE
AND NDT REPORTS.
CUSTOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE SUCH AS 10% NOTCHES, BLANK SPECIMENS AND THE
PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL FLAWED SPECIMENS. CONTACT FLAWTECH FOR MORE DETAILS.

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APPENDIX VIII KITS

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REV. 10 08

ASME BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION XI,


APPENDIX VIII, SUPPLEMENTS 2, 3 & 10 KITS
UNFLAWED FLAWED
UNITS
UNITS
1
3
4
9
5
22

1
1
2
3
3
10

SUPPLEMENT 3
KIT FOR
FERRITIC
PIPING

2 SCH80 X 24 360
4 SCH80 X 24 360
6 SCH160 X 24 360
12SCH80s X 24 360
24SCH80s X 24 120
KIT TOTAL - 5 SPECIMENS

1
3
4
9
5
22

1
1
2
3
3
10

4 SCH80 X 24 360

3
4
6
4
4
21

2
2
3
4
4
15

SUPPLEMENT 10 6 SCH160 X 24 360


KIT FOR
8 SCH80 X 24 360
DISSIMILAR
12SCH80s X 24 180
METAL WELDS

24SCH80s X 24 90
KIT TOTAL - 5 SPECIMENS

CRITICAL
TOLERANCE
+/- 0.040 (1MM)

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SUPPLEMENT 2
KIT FOR
AUSTENITIC
PIPING

2 SCH80 X 24 360
4 SCH80 X 24 360
6 SCH160 X 24 360
12SCH80s X 24 360
24SCH80s X 24 120
KIT TOTAL - 5 SPECIMENS

AF

PIPE SPECIMEN
DIMENSIONS

VISIT FLAWTECH
WEBSITE OR
CALL FOR PRICE
INFORMATION

KIT AND FLAW DETAILS:


The KITS ARE MANUFACTURED TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF
ASME, BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION XI, APPENDIX VIII, OF
SUPPLEMENTS 2, 3 & 10.
AT LEAST 50% OF THE CRACKS WILL BE COINCIDENT WITH FABRICATED
CONDITIONS, SUCH AS: GROUND & AS-WELDED CROWNS, COUNTERBORES &
WELD ROOT CONDITIONS.
FLAW DEPTHS WILL RANGE FROM THE 10 - 30% THROUGH THE 61 - 100%
DEPTH RANGES AS SPECIFIED IN ASME SECTION XI, APPENDIX VIII.
ALL FLAWS WILL BE MECHANICAL FATIGUE OR THERMAL FATIGUE CRACKS,
WITH AT LEAST 75% OF THE CRACKS BEING THERMAL FATIGUE.

CONTACT FLAWTECH FOR QUOTES


ON CUSTOM APPENDIX VIII SPECIMENS

Stainless Steel
Weld

Branched Thermal or
Mechanical Fatigue Crack

In-Situ Implants

Stainless Steel

Mechanical Fatigue Crack in


Base Material & Cladding SS Clad

Carbon Steel
Vessel

TYPICAL IN-SITU FATIGUE CRACK IMPLANTS IN VESSEL MATERIAL

In-Situ Implant

Excavation
Area

TYPICAL IN-SITU FATIGUE CRACK IMPLANT IN PIPING

Mechanical
Fatigue Crack
SS Clad

SS Buttering

Carbon Steel

In-Situ Implant- This technique has been the corner stone of flaw
manufacturing for many years and usually involves thermal or
mechanical fatigue cracks. The important characteristic is that the
flaw occurs in virgin base material (i.e. HAZ) so that UT energy can
impinge directly on the crack face without traveling through weld
metal. The process allows for precise mechanical dimensions of the
flaw face to be taken prior to implant. As shown below, this technique
allows the crack to be "branched" and this is the best way to replicate
the UT signal from IGSCC.

FlawTech has the capability to use several methods to implant flaws


in a variety of configurations for nondestructive testing applications.
In the following data we have described a few of these methods so
you may gain a better understanding of our flaw manufacturing
possibilities.

FLAW IMPLANT TECHNIQUES

Stainless Steel
Weld

IGSCC or Thermal
Fatigue Crack

Coupon
Implant

Stainless Steel

In addition to the aforementioned, FlawTech uses a variety of other


basic techniques for implanting slag, porosity, lack of fusion, under
bead cracking, etc. FlawTech offers 3 levels of tolerance; Standard
+/- 0.150", Advanced +/- 0.080" and Critical +/- 0.040", contact
FlawTech for more details.

HIP (Hot Isostatic Process)- This technique is used to tighten the


tips of manufactured flaws. HIP is also used to tighten EDM Notches
in an effort to make them look like cracks. Disadvantages include
uncertainty as to how the grain structure of the base metal is affected
and the characteristics of the UT response to an EDM notch. This
process also adds time and cost to the manufacturing process.

Weld-Solidification CrackThis technique is occasionally used


when a crack is desired within the weld groove. The weld is
"contaminated" by changing weld chemistry in a designated area to
produce a crack. Disadvantages include uncertainty about the
orientation and extent of cracking and crack size.

Controlled Flaw- This is a unique proprietary process developed by


FlawTech to progressively extend a "crack-like" indication in any area
in carbon steel and within the weld groove in stainless steel or Inconel.
This process is often used in the production of "Dissimilar Metal"
specimens.

TYPICAL COUPON IMPLANT IN WELD MATERIAL

SS Clad

SS
Buttering

Carbon Steel

Coupon Implant- This process has the advantage of producing the


flaw in a small coupon in the laboratory and then implanting the
coupon into the mockup. The disadvantage is that precise mechanical
dimensions are usually not possible and the coupon is surrounded by
weld metal which may introduce additional UT reflectors.

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UT CALIBRATION
BLOCKS

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ULTRASONIC CALIBRATION BLOCKS


4-STEP BLOCK

Thickness and linearity calibration. This 4-Step block comes in thicknesses


of .250, .500, .750, and 1.000. Step face measures .750x.750. In
accordance with ASTM E797. Two metric versions available.(4A and 4B)
NOTE: Variations of this block and the 5-Step block below are available if
additional steps are preferred. Also, larger step faces are offered for use
with large diameter transducers.

5-STEP BLOCK

Thickness and linearity calibration. This 5-Step block comes in thicknesses


of .100, .200, .300, .400 and .500. Step face measures .750x.750. In
accordance with ASTM E797. Two metric versions available.(5A and 5B).

DSC Block

AWS-type clock used for shear wave distance and sensitivity calibration.
Contains a 1.0 radius opposite a 3.0 radius. The 3.0 radius includes a
.375 deep x .032 wide radius slot. Also contains a 0 reference point for
checking exit point on wedge, and a .125 diameter through hole and
corresponding markings at 45, 60, and 70 for measuring actual refracted
angle. In accordance with ASTM E164 and AWS 6.16.1B. Metric version
available. Special DSC blocks with radius scanning surfaces for NPS sizes
also offered. In Stock.
Dimensions: 1.000 thick x 4.000 long

AWS Resolution Block (RC Block)

Also called an RC Block, the AWS Resolution Reference Block is used for
checking resolution capabilities of angle beam transducers. Contains three
sets of .0625 diameter through-holes for 45, 60, and 70. In accordance
with AWS Welding Highway and Railway Bridges specification D2.0-69, and
Structural Welding Code ANSI/AWS D1.1- 92. Metric version available. In
Stock.
Dimensions: 1.0"x3.0"x6.0

DS Block

AWS-type block used for longitudinal distance and sensitivity calibration.


Contains a 2.0 high section between two 4.0 sections. In accordance with
AWS requirements.
Dimensions: 6.0x4.0x2.0

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Flaw Manufacturing Technology

UT CALIBRATION
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
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ULTRASONIC CALIBRATION BLOCKS

PDI ALTERNATIVE ASME CALIBRATION BLOCKS

The new PDI Alternative ASME blocks meet the requirements of the Performance Demonstration
Initiatice(PDI) Procedure No. PDI-UT-1, Rev. C, Fig. 4(Ferritic) and PDI-UT-2, Rev. C,
Fig.4(Austenitic). These cover the generic procedures for the ultrasonic examination of both ferritic
and austenitic pipe welds. The blocks offer users an economical alternative to fabricating multiple
curved cal blocks (pipe sections) in many diameters and wall thicknesses.
The blocks are normally supplied in sets of 3 individual blocks; one in A516 Grade 70 Steel, one in
Type 304/304L Stainless Steel, and one in Type 316/316L Stainless Steel. Individual blocks of any
one alloy are also offered.
Block design consists of steps(wall thicknesses) measuring 0.500", 1.000", 1.500", and 2.000".
Each step contains an EDM machined to a depth of 10% of wall x .010" wide x 2.0" long. Overall
block size is 2.00" wide x 2.25" tall x 10.00" long. The scanning and reflecting surfaces are
intentionally machined to simulate pipe and plate surfaces of 250 Ra maximum finish. Each block
is permanently machine-engraved on one edge to include the block description, serial no., alloy,
heat no., and FlawTech. The blocks are made from ultrasonically inspected, heat numbertraceable material supplied to FlawTech.

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Flaw Manufacturing Technology

UT CALIBRATION
BLOCKS

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM

ULTRASONIC CALIBRATION BLOCKS


EPRI CS-4774 Basic Calibration Block

Used for establishment of primary reference responses for UT examination of welds. Block contains three axial SDHs
and two circ SDHs at 1.5" deep. Also contains one 1/8" diameter FBH at 0.5" deep and four notches at .031" deep x
.063" wide x 1.5" long. In accordance with EPRI CS-4774, Fig. A-3

ASME Sec. XI Basic Piping Calibration Block

Complete manufacture of the ASME Section XI Blocks including: supplying of pipe, machining of OD/ID(if needed),
cladding(if needed), machining of all notches and side-drilled holes(SDH), machine engraving of all essential info
including alloy, specification, diameter, wall thickness, and serial number. Blocks normally contain: one axial OD notch,
one axial ID notch, one circumferential OD notch, one circ ID notch, three axial SDHs at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4T, and three
circ SDHs at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4T. Can also be made from customer supplied material. We can upgrade your existing
blocks to Sec. XI requirements by adding needed holes and notches.

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UT CALIBRATION
BLOCKS

Flaw Manufacturing Technology

4486 RACEWAY DR.


CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM

PDI UT 10 CALIBRATION BLOCK SET

2 CIRC. BLOCK FOR ANGLES </

50

2 CONTOUR BLOCK FOR AXIAL SCANS

12 - 24 CONTOURED PROBE BLOCK

4 CIRC. BLOCK FOR ANGLES </

50

4 CONTOUR BLOCK FOR AXIAL SCANS

12 STAINLESS PIPE SEGMENT BLOCK

BLOCKS ARE BASED ON EPRI DESIGN


304 STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL
BLOCKS MAY BE PURCHASED AS SET
OR INDIVIDUALLY
VISIT FLAWTECH WEBSITE OR CALL
FOR PRICE INFORMATION
24 STAINLESS PIPE SEGMENT BLOCK

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UT CALIBRATION
BLOCKS

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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA USA 28027
TEL: 704-795-4401 FAX: 704-795-4403 WWW.FLAWTECH.COM

OVERLAY STEP WEDGE

STEP WEDGE IS BASED ON EPRI DESIGN FOR UTILITIES


CONTAINS 7 SDHS, 5 FBHS AND 5 EDM NOTCHES
BASE METAL AND OVERLAY SPECIFIED BY CUSTOMER
CONTACT FLAWTECH FOR MORE DETAILS AND PRICE INFORMTION

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