Forging mills and heavy manufacturing operations present some of the highest-throughput inspection challenges
in the automated NDT world. Large-volume production of billets, bars, rings, disks, and complex near-net
shape forgings in steel, aluminium, titanium, and nickel alloys requires inspection systems that can achieve
100% volumetric coverage at production rates — without sacrificing the detection sensitivity required to meet
material quality standards.
Altair Systems engineers immersion UT and automated scanning systems specifically for the demands of
forging and heavy manufacturing environments — combining high-speed multi-transducer acquisition, robust
industrial mechanics, and intuitive production-floor software to deliver systems that operators can use
effectively and quality managers can trust completely.
What We Inspect: Round and rectangular billets and bar stock; large forgings — rings, disks, shafts, and
complex near-net shapes; rolled and pressed plate; structural castings; manufactured components for oil and gas,
power, and heavy equipment sectors.
Applicable Standards: ASTM A388, A531, A577, A578; AMS 2630, 2631, 2632; EN 10228-3 and 10228-4;
SEP 1921 (steel forgings); customer-specific material acceptance standards; ASTM E317, E428 (calibration and
reference standards).
NDT Methods Used: UT | PAUT | Multi-transducer Parallel Acquisition | AUT Inline Systems
Recommended Systems: Multi-axis Immersion UT Systems | Automated Billet and Bar Inspection Systems |
Production NDT Facilities
