Issue 9

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NDT-RAM with New Capabilities and Same Proven Process

Ship Zero Defects for Parts with Lot-to-Lot Variation

Need to ship zero defects for parts with acceptable lot-to-lot variation? Process Compensated Resonance Testing (PCRT) offers a robust method to provide 100% quality testing. When normal manufacturing process variation results in minor variations in stiffness and mass of the parts produced, the resonance frequency peaks of acceptable parts can spread out. Applying process compensation (weight or temperature) to the resonant frequencies reduces or eliminates false failures while still failing all defective parts. Give our expert engineers a call to learn how PCRT can help you ship zero defects, or join us for a free seminar, Process Compensation in Non-destructive Testing, in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, on June 11. Reach out to our team for registration details.

Understanding the E3397 Standard

Did you know that ASTM International has recently release a new standard practice for resonance testing? Published in 2023, the standard outlines the process for using Impulse Excitation Method for detecting defects in metallic and non-metallic parts. NDT-RAM from The Modal Shop simplifies the implementation of this method for manufacturers, and solutions range from small, manual testing systems to automated industrial systems designed to be incorporated into a production line.

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