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Sector
Manufacturing
Location
Salford
Services
NDT Testing - Radiography
Our partnership with Langfields
Overview
The BES Group has been working with Langfields, an experienced fabricator of exotic Stainless Steels, for a number of years.
We have provided the manufacturers with a huge range of support as they work to deliver for their customers. With this, our testing department was recently approached to work alongside the fabricator on a high-profile project with several challenges.
The challenge
The project included the testing of welds on site using radiography. This was to be completed in an environment where radiation levels are monitored, and maximum levels stipulated.
No fluid was allowed in the area of work, for example, x-ray set cooling and processing chemicals.
The solution
To overcome the issues, the team used an air-cooled set and Computed Radiography.
Computed Radiography (CR) provides the digital equivalent of the conventional X-ray film while simultaneously providing the enormous advantage of virtually eliminating consumables. In addition, the time to produce an image is reduced considerably.
The result
Trials took place to ensure all quality requirements could be met and everyone involved in the project supported the use of the new innovative techniques proposed.
It also provided the cost saving bonus that the third-party inspectors could be e-mailed the CR images for remote review. In addition, the digital images can easily be archived and shared freely with others, regardless of their location.
The project was completed over a 12-month timescale with all milestones hit and all welds completed.
Key outcomes
Challenging environment obstacles were overcome.
Project completed within the stipulated timescales
Cost savings were achieved by using Computed Radiography (CR)
Contact us to find out more about our Radiography services.
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