CUD flaw detector
CUD flaw detector
Ultrasonic flaw detectors reveal defects in products and structures, which prevents failures. We have developed a revolutionary design of the CUD ultrasonic flaw detector, which expands the capabilities of typical devices with innovative functions. The design, construction and software of the device is carried out entirely by ZBM ULTRA, therefore it is possible to adapt its functionality to the individual needs of the customer. The CUD flaw detector has numerous improvements used in testing welded joints, castings, forgings, thickness measurements and determining elastic constants. We have prepared dedicated software for the device that guides the operator step by step by the examination process. This significantly simplifies and speeds up the process of testing repetitive elements, such as axles and wheel rims of railway wheelsets.
color touch screen
four independent channels
two independent markers
long battery life – 28 hours
possibility of implementing dedicated software that guides the operator through the examination process and automatic report generation
WiFi communication with the PC
catalogs of probes, materials and flaw detector settings
ease of use
bright screen also visible in direct sunlight and at any angle
24-month warranty
Welded joints inspections
The CUD is the only flaw detector with an ultrasonic scanner designed for testing butt welded joints in accordance with EN ISO 11666 and EN ISO 17640. This solution uses three apparatus channels simultaneously. The research probe has a built-in surface wave receiver. The additional probe generates surface wave and is placed at the beginning of the joint being tested. Thanks to this, during the test, the flaw detector can determine the position of the research probe. As a result, it is possible to precisely locate the detected discontinuities. The flaw detector records the entire course of the examination, which allows to generate a report with automatic assessment of the indications. It takes the form of a Sonogram – a “map” of detected discontinuities.
ZBM ULTRA offers the only test procedure for thin welded joints with thicknesses from 2 to 8 mm recognized by the UDT (Polish Office of Technical Inspection) – IBUS-TD.
ZBM ULTRA offers the only test procedure for thin welded joints with thicknesses from 2 to 8 mm recognized by the UDT (Polish Office of Technical Inspection) – IBUS-TD.
25% discount
Owners of CUD flaw detectors are granted a 25% discount on dedicated Tandem probes used in the IBUS-TD procedure.
Testing of repeatable elements (e.g. forgings and castings)
Users of our CUD flaw detectors have numerous functions at their disposal that make testing of repeatable elements much easier. Two markers (gates) with independent gains are often used for casting examinations. However, examining elements with complex shapes with several probes can be accelerated by using the multi-channel functionality of the CUD flaw detector – changing the probe and flaw detectors settings is done by pressing one button.
Thickness measurements
The CUD flaw detector has a built-in thickness gauge function – so there is no need to purchase another device to perform simple thickness measurements. The device selects the gain itself and, based on the analysis of several reflected echoes, provides the measurement result with high accuracy.
Elastic constants
The presented CUD flaw detector is entirely designed and manufactured by ZBM ULTRA. Therefore, it is possible to adapt it to the individual customer needs by expanding the software. For example, a methodology was developed for determining the elastic constants of materials based on measurements of the speed of propagation of longitudinal and transverse waves.