ScanMaster

The UT/Mate is flexible, powerful UT hardware that can be connected to a PC, laptop, or MS Windows tablet. Integration with the ScanMaster SpotWeld application creates a complete SpotWeld UT instrument.

The ability to select the preferred working platform not only enables customers to comply with organizational IT standards but also helps to streamline service and future upgrade needs.

Easy To Use

The Spot Weld testing application features intuitive menus and is designed for easy use. It can store a virtually unlimited number of inspection setups to cover the entire range of parts to be inspected and supports automatic GO/NO-GO decision-making. It automatically classifies the spot weld condition based on advanced algorithms developed for a good correlation with the results of tear-down testing.

Real-Time Feedback

The operator obtains real-time feedback for the probe normality and positioning, and inspection reports are generated automatically, with an option for customization.

The Spot Weld testing application has built-in network connectivity and an option for data management integration with the factory host for statistical process analysis.

ScanMaster SpotWeld inspector highlights

• Easy-to-use equipment with intuitive menus
• Virtually unlimited number of inspection setups to cover the entire range of parts to be inspected
• Automatic GO/NO-GO decision-making
• Automatic classification of spot weld, based on advanced algorithms developed for a good correlation with the results of tear-down testing
• Real-time probe normality and positioning feedback to the operator
• On-screen messages for operator guidance during testing
• Automatic generation of inspection reports, with options for customization
• Built-in network connectivity
• Option for data management integration with the factory host for statistical process analysis

Advantages and benefits of the ScanMaster SpotWeld inspector

• Reduced inspection time
• Increased operator efficiency
• Prevention of inventory loss caused by destructive (chisel and hammer and tear-down) testing
• Prevention of potential operator injuries caused by destructive testing methods
• Near real-time feedback to the production process
• High reliability and smooth 24/7 operation

Designed for Harsh Conditions

The UT/Pro V2 is an integrated rugged spot weld testing instrument suited for spot weld inspection in industrial environments.

Designed for endurance and built to perform in harsh conditions, the UT/Pro V2 is engineered for continuous operation for over 8 hours. Its touch screen remains responsive even when operators’ hands are wet or protected with gloves.

Compact Housing

The compact housing of the UT/Pro V2 includes an integrated ergonomic handle. Its total weight is 2.3 kg, making it ideal for mobile operation.

The UT/Pro V2 is fully compatible with the widely-used UT/Mate and its spot weld testing application. Its hot-swap battery allows extended non-stop operation, and its touchscreen interface was specially designed for comfortable interaction with the operator's fingers or the included stylus pen.

UT/Pro V2 main features:

• 8 hours of continuous operation on Windows® 10 Professional
• Weight 2.3 kg
• Hot-swap battery solution for extended nonstop operation
• Automatic GO/NO-GO decision-making
• Automatic classification of SpotWeld quality
• Real-time probe normality and positioning feedback
• Tight control of ultrasonic probe beam size
• Multi-gate capture
• Identification of intermediate peaks
• Support of 2, 3, and 4 plate combinations
• Automatic velocity calculator
• Strong backup-restore function, including automatic scheduler
• Merge feature to support the addition of local changes to the inspection plan
• Network connectivity for data sharing and optional 3rd party data management tools
• Accommodation of a virtually unlimited number of inspection setups
• Vast A-scan storage capacity using advanced SSD technology for faster and safer data storage
• Wide selection of ScanMaster probe diameters
• Automatic generation of inspection reports, with options for customization

The ScanMaster UT/x is a new integrated rugged Phased-Array instrument for spot weld testing in industrial environments. The solution is a successor of the famous UT/Mate spot weld testing instrument.

Faster Testing

ScanMaster UT/x uses a 20 MHz PA matrix transducer incorporating 209 separate virtual elements with a 1mm pitch for welds up to 9mm diameters, and a 10MHz probe with a 2mm pitch for welds up to 16mm diameters. It includes a built-in water path for ultimate UT performance and a flexible membrane to compensate for different weld indentations. The ScanMaster UT/x can also work with a hard delay line for faster testing on flat surfaces, such as aluminum welds. Its hot-swap battery enables continuous operation and extended mobility.

Comfortable View

The UT/x main screen enables a comfortable view of the weld under inspection side by side with the part's drawing/photo. Clicking on a desired element on the matrix to the right will present the corresponding A-scan briefly on the left side of the screen where the part's drawing is located.

Other frequently used controls are located at the bottom of the screen.

UT/x Features and Benefits

• Nugget size measurement
• Nugget area measurement
• Weld thickness measurement
• Advanced new technology for nugget quality classification
• Fast and reliable inspection
• Single-element probe and PA probe inspection using the same software and hardware platform
• Cable can be disconnected from the probe to enable fast cable replacement
• Efficient scan plan preparation
• Support for migration of existing ScanMaster plans
• Dual probe tip selection
• Accommodation of weld diameters up to 16mm
• Utilization of ScanMaster’s patent-registered unique technology