Standard UT Calibration Blocks

Calibration blocks
Order code Shape
(not to scale)
Ref type Description / Application Standard
Made to
Material / Size
SI-CB-01 No1. EUROPEAN STANDARD

No.1 Calibration Standard

Calibration of shear and compression wave probes. Checking beam angle, emergent point and resolution. Calibration of time base and gain settings. 3mm target hole.

EN ISO 2400 2012
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
25mm x 100mm x 300mm
5.2kg (Optional 50mm thickness) 10.4kg
SI-CB-02 V1 – A2

V1 Calibration Standard

Calibration of shear and compression wave probes. Checking beam angle, emergent point and resolution. Calibration of time base and gain settings. 1.5mm target hole.

EN12223 2000 BS2704
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
25mm x 100mm x 300mm
5.6kg (Optional 50mm thickness) 10.8kg
SI-CB-03 No2.
ISO & EUROPEAN STANDARD

No.2 Calibration Standard

Small calibration block for site checking of shear wave probes, time bases and gain settings. 5mm target hole.

EN ISO 7963 2010
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
12.5mm x 43mm x 75mm
0.22kg (Optional 20mm thickness) 0.35kg
SI-CB-04 V2 – A4

V2 Calibration Standard

Small calibration block for site checking of shear wave probes, time bases and gain settings. 1.5mm target hole.

BS2704
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
12.5mm x 43mm x 75mm
0.22kg (Optional 20mm thickness) 0.35kg
SI-CB-05 BCB/BCB-N – A5

Beam Calibration Block

Beam profile and resolution checks for shear wave probes. Sensitivity checks for shear and compression probes. 9 off 1.5mm diameter holesBCB-N contains four additional 1.5mm diameter holes

BS2704
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
50mm x 75mmx 305mm
9kg
SI-CB-06 A6 Evaluating dominant frequency, pulse lenght, dead zone and resolution power for shear and compression probes BS2704
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
25mm x 50mmx 150mm
1.5kg
Special calibration blocks
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Stepped Bar Samples ASTM Area Amplitude Rail Testing Blocks
FULL MACHINING OF BLOCKS TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS – FROM 2gm TO 45KG

  • Calibration Block material is ultrasonically tested before use.
  • Rough machined samples are heat treated and checked for acoustic characteristic.
  • Special purpose blocks manufactured to order.
  • Price on application.
Calibration blocks
Order code Shape
(not to scale)
Ref type Description / Application Standard
Made to
Material / Size
SI-CB-07 RTB A7 Checking shear wave probe resolution, Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5mm BS2704
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
74mm radius74mm thick
4kg
SI-CB-08 MU – SPECIAL

Metric Universal Block

For general purpose checking as No. 1 block

Tolerance ± 0.1mm STEEL
20mm x 50mmx 155mm
1.5kg
SI-CB-09 TBR 2 125 SPECIAL

Radiused Test Block

For calibration of bioler probes. Available with 3 or 5 x 1.5mm diameter holes

Tolerance ± 0.1mm STEEL
25mm x 20mmx 165mm
0.6kg
SI-CB-10 LSW SPECIAL

Ladder Step Wedge

For time based calibration with thickness measuring compression probes.
8 steps from 1mm to 8mm. Plus thickness step of 15mm and notch at 20mm depth

Tolerance ± 0.1mm STEEL
8mm x 15mmx 120mm
0.07kg
SI-CB-11 LSW/M SPECIAL Generally as LSW with 25mm diameter steel inserts mounted in plastic.
8 steps from 1mm to 8mm.Also available in other step sizes
Tolerance ± 0.1mm STEEL INSERT
Plastic Body
10mm x 20mmx 140mm
0.27kg
SI-CB-12 CSW SPECIAL

Curved Step Wedge

For time based calibration of thickness measuring probes. 5 steps – 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10mm

Tolerance ± 0.1mm STEEL
100mm Long x 300mm I.D Quadrant
0.14kg
SI-CB-13 ASME (Specify Thickness) Setting sensitivity levels for weld testing. Sizes and locations of flaws are dependent on weld thickness. Metric or Imperial ASME Section V
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
size dependent on weld thickness
SI-CB-14 DAC (Specify thickness) SPECIAL Setting DC characteristics for shear wave and compression wave probes. Flaws typically 3mm diameter holes at 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% of thickness (BS3923 1986)
Tolerance ± 0.1mm
STEEL
size dependent on weld thickness
Eddy current calibration blocks
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Standard Test Block
0.2mm, 0.5mm, 1.0mm Deep
Profiled notches in curved samples Notches in Tubes and Bars
Longitudinal and transverse

PRECISION SPARK EROSION AND MACHINING OF NOTCHES AND HOLES

  • All blocks supplied with fully traceable certification and optional cases.
  • Most standard blocks are ex stock.
  • Quality assurance.
  • Price on application.