Ultrasonics Insights

What is Ultrasonics?

Ultrasonics involves sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing (typically above 20 kHz). It is commonly used in medical imaging (sonography), industrial non-destructive testing, cleaning, welding, and distance measurement.

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What other technologies are related to Ultrasonics?

Ultrasonics Competitor Technologies

Magnetic Particle

Magnetic particle inspection is a surface NDT method used to detect surface and near-surface flaws in ferromagnetic materials. It is a competitor to ultrasonics for detecting surface cracks.

mentioned alongside Ultrasonics in 9% (142) of relevant job posts

Liquid Penetrant

Liquid penetrant inspection is a surface NDT method used to detect surface flaws. It is a competitor to ultrasonics for detecting surface cracks.

mentioned alongside Ultrasonics in 11% (94) of relevant job posts

Eddy Current

Eddy current testing is an electromagnetic NDT method used to detect surface and near-surface flaws. It can compete with ultrasonics in certain applications.

mentioned alongside Ultrasonics in 7% (129) of relevant job posts

Radiography

Radiography (X-ray or gamma-ray) is a volumetric NDT method used to detect internal flaws. It is a competitor to ultrasonics for detecting internal defects.

mentioned alongside Ultrasonics in 4% (81) of relevant job posts

Ultrasonics Complementary Technologies

vibration analysis

Vibration analysis monitors machine health, and ultrasonics can be used to inspect components identified as potentially problematic by vibration analysis, making them complementary.

mentioned alongside Ultrasonics in 2% (68) of relevant job posts