Steel tube quality inspection method
Steel pipe is used in many areas of modern manufacturing and construction. Often, it’s used in high stress environments and structural component. With that level of importance, a smart builder ensures that any piping he uses is good quality. Even if you don’t personally run tests on your steel, it’s a good idea to know what kinds of tests might be done on it and have a general idea of how they work. Hydrostatic Testing One of the most common methods for testing pipe is hydrostatic testing. This test is used to find leaks and to pressure-test vessels that will be used to contain liquids and gasses. It works by filling the pipe with a liquid and then pressurizing it to a specific level. Ultrasonic Testing Ultrasonic tests can be run to determine the wall thickness of a pipe, which is important in determining what pressure it can contain and how much it can support as a structural component. Ultrasonic testing, also known as “UT”, is performed by transmitting a hig...