Ultrasonic testing in stainless steel is an innovative technique for detecting defects in any stainless steel material, such as pipes, parts, and equipment. It serves as a substitute for radiography with a high defect detection rate and greater ease in locating discontinuities.

The ultrasonic testing procedure in stainless steel involves emitting an ultrasonic beam into the structure being inspected and analyzing the echoes of this sound, which, through reflection differences based on material density variations, indicate the presence of discontinuities and other structural inconsistencies, even if they are minimal. However, when the sound wave travels through a stainless steel structure, which is quite dense, it experiences a greater reduction in energy along its path and, consequently, in its dispersion and absorption defects, resulting in sonic attenuation that negatively influences the quality of the diagnosis.

Therefore, correctly considering sonic attenuation is an important factor when conducting ultrasonic testing in stainless steel to ensure the test is not rendered unfeasible.

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ULTRASONIC TESTING IN STAINLESS STEEL: SAFETY AND ECONOMY FOR YOUR COMPANY

As the demands for Safety, Environment, and Quality are increasingly present in the market, the responsibilities and penalties for those who do not adapt to the established standards, especially by law, have also increased. Therefore, it is vital to establish a routine for structural analysis, such as ultrasonic testing in stainless steel.

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It is also worth considering that the quality and integrity of parts and structures are essential for the safety of employees, consumers, and end-users of the product, part, equipment, or structure. For this reason, ultrasonic testing in stainless steel should be performed by a specialized and reliable service provider, whose team, procedures, and equipment have proven high quality.