An ultrasonic testing system includes one or more matrix array ultrasonic probes, a probe positioning assembly, and an analyzer. The assembly is configured to position the probes for ultrasonic communication with a target, such as a wheel, including at least one coupling validation geometry. Each of the probes is configured to emit a validation ultrasonic signal directed towards a coupling validation geometry within the wheel, measure its emitted validation ultrasonic signal after reflection from a respective coupling validation geometry, and at least one of emit an ultrasonic inspection signal and measure an inspection ultrasonic signal reflected from a defect positioned within an inspection area of the wheel. The analyzer is configured to receive the measured validation ultrasonic signal and the measured inspection ultrasonic signal, determine that the measured validation ultrasonic signal matches a reference validation signal, and output a first notification representing validation of the measured inspection ultrasonic signal.


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    Title :

    ULTRASONIC TESTING INSPECTION WITH COUPLING VALIDATION


    Additional title:

    INSPEKTION MITTELS ULTRASCHALLTEST MIT KOPPLUNGSVALIDIERUNG
    INSPECTION PAR TEST ULTRASONORE AVEC VALIDATION DE COUPLAGE


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    Publication date :

    2025-02-19


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G01N Untersuchen oder Analysieren von Stoffen durch Bestimmen ihrer chemischen oder physikalischen Eigenschaften , INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / B61K Andere Hilfseinrichtungen für Eisenbahnen , OTHER AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT FOR RAILWAYS



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