Cast Iron Wall Thickness Measurement with Defelsko PosiTector UTG Thickness Gauge
Defelsko PosiTector UTG CLFUltrasonic Wall Thickness Gauges use proven ultrasonic technology to quickly and accurately measure the wall thickness of cast iron and other decaying materials.
Why measure cast iron thickness?
Monitoring cast iron wall thickness is a key factor in ensuring consistent quality, controlling manufacturing material costs and reducing the likelihood of premature failure.Widely used in the manufacture of plumbing, electrical and hydraulic fittings, automotive parts, hand tools and cookware, cast iron remains a popular material for products with complex shapes that are easier to cast than mechanically form.Compared to steel, cast iron has a lower melting point, superior vibration dampening, wear resistance, and compressive strength, and is less reactive with mold materials, making it a more economical choice.In addition, the physical properties of cast iron can be easily changed by changing the cooling rate and composition.Depending on its composition, cast iron is classified as gray, white, malleable or ductile iron, each with a different appearance and unique performance characteristics.
How to non-destructively test the thickness of materials such as cast iron
ASTM E797 standard"Standard Practice for Measurement of Thickness by Manual Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Contact Method" details theNon-destructive thickness measurement of cast iron and other materialsDue to its internal structure and coarse grain size, cast iron can challenge typical ultrasonic wall Thickness Gauges using 5mhz transducers.thisOrtho UTG CLFThe double-precision 25 MHz cast iron dual probes can accurately measure the wall thickness of the workpiece.thisOrtho UTG CLFIncludes a proprietary algorithm that distinguishes back wall reflections from grain noise (reflection) in the cast material.Provides measurement accuracy of ±0.001" (±0.03 mm)Ortho UTG CLFIt is also a handy tool for measuring the effects of corrosion or erosion on cast iron, which is an essential part of maintaining the safe and economical operation of infrastructure systems.
Advantages of PosiTector UTG CLF
fromOrtho UTG CLFQuick and easy.Simply connect the meter to your computer using the provided USB cable.View reports directly from PosiTector using a standard web browser, or download measurements to a powerfulPosiSoft Desktop Software. Easily add images, annotations, and other relevant inspection information to reports.SeePosiSoft Solutionspage for more information.
The importance of cast iron wall thickness inspection according to ASTM E797 for ensuring quality control, reducing waste, and maintaining the safety of infrastructure systems cannot be overemphasized.Cast iron products that do not meet thickness requirements may be unusable, resulting in costly repairs, injury, or environmental damage.thisOrtho UTG CLFExcellent choice for precision measurement of cast iron thickness.
