Flawed Specimen Sets

Basic weld flaw evaluation

A set of small lightweight and convenient to handle welds specimens, each containing either one or two flaws with a minimum of 18 flaws per set. The sets are designed for practical training, to provide an introduction to flaw detection, sizing and interpretation.

Recommended for

  • Introduction to basic flaw detection
  • Introduction to basic flaw sizing
  • Introduction to basic flaw interpretation
  • Simple weld geometries

Set content

  • 10 small flawed specimens
  • Average 18 real flaws
  • Flaw location details
  • Testing and acceptance criteria
  • Certificate of conformance

Methods

  • Ultrasonic testing (FS-CS-01) – 28 KG/62 lbs
  • Magnetic Particle (FS-CS-03) – 15 KG/33 lbs
  • Penetrant Testing (FS-CS-04) – 15 KG/33 lbs
  • Visual Testing (FS-CS-02) – 15 KG/33 lbs
  • Radiographic Testing (FS-CS-05) – 28 KG/62 lbs

Each set is presented in a durable polypropylene case with high density black molded inserts.

MT/PT & VT SET CONTENTS: cm (inch)
Description Thickness Width Length
7 Plates 0.6 (1/4) 10 (4) 20 (8)
3 Trees 0.6 (1/4) 10 (4) 20 (8)
RT SET CONTENTS: cm (inch)
Description Thickness Width Length
4 Plates 1 (3/8) 10 (4) 20 (8)
4 Plates 1.5 (5/8) 10 (4) 20 (8)
2 Pipes 1 (3/8) 10 (4) 20 (8)
UT SET CONTENTS: cm (inch)
Description Thickness Width Length
1 Tee 1 (3/8) 10 (4) 20 (8)
3 Plates 1 (3/8) 10 (4) 20 (8)
4 Plates 1.5 (5/8) 10 (4) 20 (8)
2 Pipes 1 (3/8) 10 (4) 20 (8)
INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS DIMENSIONS: cm (inch)
Specimen Thickness Width/Dia Width/Dia Length MT/PT & VT RT & UT
Pipe (SV) 1 (3/8) – 10 (4) 20 (8) No Yes
Pipe (SV) 1.8 (3/4) – 10 (4) 20 (8) No Yes
Tee (SV) 0.6 (1/4) 10 (4) – 20 (8) Yes No
Tee (SV) 1 (3/8) 10 (4) – 20 (8) No Yes
Plate 0.6 (1/4) 10 (4) – 20 (8) Yes No
Plate 1 (3/8) 10 (4) – 20 (8) No Yes
Plate 1.5 (5/8) 10 (4) – 20 (8) No Yes
Plate 2.5 (1) 15 (6) – 25 (10) No Yes
MATERIALS
Set type Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Aluminium
Ultrasonic Yes Yes Yes
Visual Yes – –
Magnetic Yes – –
Penetrant Yes Yes Yes
Radiographic Yes Yes Yes
SPECIMEN DETAILS: cm (inch)
Description Dimensions
Flaw length range 1 (3/8) to 1.8 (3/4)
Flaw height range 0.3 (1/8) to 0.6 (1/4)
Flaw size tolerance ± 0.3 (1/8)
Specimen size tolerance ± 15%
Specimen thickness tolerance ± 10%
Specimen diameter tolerance ± 10%