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UT Immersion Scanning: Forging & Shapes Tank

Large-format immersion UT for parts up to 50″ diameter | NADCAP Accredited | Pratt & Whitney Approved

Forging & Shapes Tank: UT Immersion Scanning System

Large-format UT immersion scanning detects internal and surface defects in forgings, discs, BLISKs, and complex aerospace components using high-frequency sound waves directed through water. It is one of the most reliable non-destructive testing methods for critical aerospace and defense components.

Laboratory Testing (LTI) operates the ScanMaster LS-200L / LP-1200, a 6-axis automated immersion system capable of inspecting parts up to 50″ in diameter, 30″ in height, and 1,000 lbs per piece. LTI is NADCAP accredited and approved to Pratt & Whitney, Aerojet Rocketdyne, SpaceX, and various military specifications including MIL-STD-271 and MIL-STD-2132.

Material / Product Types

LTI’s Forging & Shapes Tank inspects a wide range of aerospace and industrial components:

Forged engine components: discs, spools, vanes, BLISKs
Plate and flat shapes up to 50″ x 50″
Additive manufactured parts
Fittings, pipe and other shapes (confirm with lab)

LTI Forging and Shapes Tank ScanMaster gantry automated UT immersion scanning

LTI UT immersion scanning forging disc submerged in tank side view

UT Scanning Capabilities

The ScanMaster LS-200L / LP-1200 provides full volumetric coverage of complex geometries in a single setup:

6-axis scanning (X, Y, Z, A, B, W + optional lift)
Automatic Tool Changer with 12 docking stations
Conventional and phased-array probe exchange
Helical and synchronized scan for complex contours
Detects No.1 FBH at 0.06″ depth (≥18 dB SNR)
80 dB dual dynamic range | 100 MSPS acquisition

Software & Reporting

All inspections are performed using ScanMaster CSI software, providing real-time imaging and automated reporting:

ScanMaster CSI: real-time A/B/C-scan imaging
Stop-on-Defect and Search & Identify flaw tools
30 MB/s real-time data acquisition
CAD import and TCP programming
Automated inspection reports and flaw statistics
Smart A-scan capture and re-scan verification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum part size for the Forging & Shapes Tank?

The Forging & Shapes Tank inspects round shapes and forgings up to 50″ in diameter and 30″ in height. Flat product up to 50″ x 50″ is also accommodated. Maximum part weight is 1,000 lbs.

What types of forgings can LTI inspect with immersion UT?

LTI inspects forged engine components including discs, spools, vanes, and BLISKs, as well as plate, additive manufactured parts, fittings, and pipe. Contact the lab to confirm suitability for your specific geometry.

Is LTI NADCAP accredited for UT immersion scanning of forgings?

Yes. LTI is NADCAP accredited and performs UT immersion scanning to ASTM immersion inspection standards, MIL-STD-271, MIL-STD-2132, and customer-specific specifications for Pratt & Whitney, Aerojet Rocketdyne, SpaceX, and more.

What OEM approvals does LTI hold for immersion UT?

LTI holds approvals for Pratt & Whitney, Aerojet Rocketdyne, SpaceX, and more, as well as various military specifications including MIL-STD-271 and MIL-STD-2132.

Specifications

Scan Envelope

Rounds and shapes up to 50″ diameter
Height up to 30″
Flat product up to 50″ x 50″
Up to 1,000 lbs per piece
Self-centering 2-tier pedestal turntable

OEM / Standards Compliance

Pratt & Whitney | Aerojet Rocketdyne | SpaceX, and more
Various military specifications, including MIL-STD-271 and MIL-STD-2132
NADCAP Accredited | ASTM immersion inspection standards

LTI has provided excellent customer service throughout several projects, adjusting their standard practices to accommodate specific requests of the customer. The employees involved have been helpful and responsive, we appreciate the personalized service.

LTI has been a trusted partner with unmatched customer service, dependable deliveries, and excellent quality in mechanical and ultrasonic testing for many years. The entire team at LTI truly cares about their customers and I look forward to working with them for a long time.

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It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your team at LTI, and I will always cherish the friendship we have developed over the years. I can honestly say there has not been a single incident where LTI disappointed me.

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