Sep 19, 2010 #1 kclim Materials Jul 2, 2002 168 We are looking for a non-destructive method to determine the thickness of a stellite weld overlay on tubing. Does anyone have any experience with this?
We are looking for a non-destructive method to determine the thickness of a stellite weld overlay on tubing. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Sep 20, 2010 #2 unclesyd Materials Aug 21, 2002 9,819 Is the material in the as welded condition or has it been machined? If the tube diameter is known why not a physical measurement? Upvote 0 Downvote
Is the material in the as welded condition or has it been machined? If the tube diameter is known why not a physical measurement?
Sep 20, 2010 Thread starter #3 kclim Materials Jul 2, 2002 168 Overlay has been welded. We thought about diameter measurements, but the tube diameter won't always be accurately known. Upvote 0 Downvote
Overlay has been welded. We thought about diameter measurements, but the tube diameter won't always be accurately known.
Sep 20, 2010 #4 metengr Materials Oct 2, 2003 15,478 Did you investigate ultrasonic testing techniques? Upvote 0 Downvote
Sep 21, 2010 #5 jbeckhou Mechanical Apr 9, 2010 237 I don't know how thick the stellite is, I would recommend using a Mil Tester. Petrotrim Services Upvote 0 Downvote
