The Ultrasonic Testing Methods for Special Braze Cladding

Abstract:

The present paper highlights the ultrasonic methods that can be used to detect the problems that can occur in special braze cladding. For this purpose, the sample production technology is described and the nonconformities that can arise during welding have been reviewed. The main nondestructive testing techniques are briefly presented motivating the chosen method for this study. Further, in the paper, the experimental procedure, materials and equipment used for welding are detailed. In the end, a comparison has been made between various parameters resulted from the nondestructive ultrasonic investigation. A validation for the presented method has been made through destructive examination by electron microscopy.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 834)
• Pages: 141-146
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.834.141
• Online since: April 2016
• Authors: Constantin Stefan Petriceanu*, Corneliu Rontescu, Gabriel Gârleanu
• Keywords: Braze Cladding, Cooper, Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Testing

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