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Phased array ultrasound beam allows study of complex parts. (Testing/Analysis).
Advanced Materials & Processes, August, 2002
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Ultrasound phased arrays that allow 10 to 50 times faster inspection of complex parts than conventional technology is reported to be possible with equipment from R/D Tech, Waltham, Mass. Ultrasound beams generated by conventional probes have fixed angles, focal distances, and focal point sizes, and typically require several different transducers.
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However, phased array technology allows the generation of different ultrasound beams from the same probe. The ability to produce various beam angles and focal lengths enables inspection of complex shapes such as turbine disks, turbine blade ...
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