5.Position the probe in 3rd position.Do the same procedure as above.

Result will be another 3 point mark

for the 3rd probe position. To estimate the echo location on the screen, BPL= T÷cosØ + D ÷ cos Ø

3rd pos.
80% FSH
D

40% FSH

20% FSH

6. To complete the DAC Curve join all the point mark as below.

80% FSH

40% FSH

20% FSH

7.Now DAC curve is ready.

Reminder also that the DAC block has a more smooth and shiny surface than a material that you are
going to test, so to compensate for this ,consider also the Transfer Correction Factor.( do this separately)
Whatever dB result ex. 4dB,( depends on the roughness of the test material) you are going to get, add this
to the dB gain, ex. 66+4=70 dB. This is now your Primary Reference Level(PRE) or the Sensitivity gain
setting.
During scanning add another 6dB.Scanning dB now is “66+transfer correction+ 6dB”.When you get any
indication , remove the 6dB and evaluate the result according to acceptance criteria.(Ex ASME VIII
Appendix 12 Ultrasonic Examination of Welds).

7.Provide DAC curve for each probe that you are going to use,70°,60°,45°. 3.2mm diam.
hole
Types of DAC Block

30mm

Use for T=25mm and above

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