The ultrasonic thickness gauge is used to measure the thickness of a material. It is a non-destructive testing method and is used in many industries such as automotive, aerospace and medical. The ultrasonic thickness gauge can be used to test welds, castings, plates and pipes.
The ultrasonic thickness gauge works by sending out an echo that bounces off the surface of the material being measured. The amount of time it takes for the echo to return tells how far away the surface of the material is from where the sound was sent out from. This information is then displayed on a screen in inches or millimetres depending on how the machine is set up.
The ultrasonic thickness gauge can also be used for inspection purposes by sending out high frequency sound waves that travel through metal or other materials and then reflect back when they hit a discontinuity such as air pockets trapped between layers or voids created during manufacturing processes such as welding or casting. This type of testing helps identify areas that need repair before they become major problems such as cracks that could lead to breakage if left unchecked.
Ultrasonic thickness gauges have many applications in various industries such as automotive, manufacturing and aerospace industries among others.
Automotive Industry
Ultrasonic thickness gauges are used in automotive industries for measuring the thickness of materials such as paint layers, glass and plastic parts among others. This helps car manufacturers ensure that their products meet international standards of quality control and customer satisfaction. These machines also help in reducing costs associated with rework or scrap by ensuring that all materials meet required specifications before they enter production phase.
Manufacturing Industry
Ultrasonic thickness gauges are used in manufacturing industries to ensure that all parts are manufactured according to customer specifications so as to meet customer requirements with minimal rework or scrap rate. These machines also help companies reduce costs associated with rework or scrap by ensuring that all materials meet required specifications before they enter production phase.
Aerospace Industry
In aerospace, ultrasonic thickness gauges are used to measure the wall thickness of a cylinder or pipe which is made of aluminium or titanium material. The thickness is measured by sending ultrasonic waves at right angle to each other and measuring the time taken for these two waves to return after hitting the surface. If there was no change in their path then they would reach back at same time which means they are parallel but if they take different routes then they would reach back at different times which means they are not parallel and this indicates that there is some kind of irregularity on surface and also indicates how thick or thin part is, along with its location on surface.
