Manuales de operación y práctica para el equipo detector de fallas Ultrasónico USM 35X De G.E. Inspection Tecnologies

Abstract

The project aims to develop a user manual and laboratory guide for the GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X ultrasonic flaw detector, to facilitate its use in the Metrology Laboratory of the Francisco José de Caldas District University. Currently, the existing guides at the District University are limited and do not allow for the full utilization of the device's capabilities, which leads to a problem with the equipment's utilization by students and faculty. Nondestructive testing (NDT), particularly ultrasound, is a fundamental method for inspecting materials without damaging them. The USM 35X allows for tests such as internal crack detection, thickness measurement, and discontinuity analysis in industrial materials, using the pulse-echo method and acoustic principles such as wave propagation and Snell's Law. The project methodology includes several phases. First, information and technical data sheets will be collected to gain a thorough understanding of its operating modes. Subsequently, experimental sessions will be held in the laboratory to test and document the device's functionality. In addition, an additional sample of industrial material will be acquired to enhance laboratory practices. Based on this information, user manuals and practical exercises will be developed, which will be shared with students to ensure their applicability and pedagogical effectiveness. This project seeks to improve the educational and technical resources available in the laboratory, encouraging better use of the equipment in academic activities and contributing to student learning in fault detection using ultrasound technologies.