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TEST BLOCK

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ULTRASONIC TEST BLOCK

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V1/5 (A2) Test Block 03

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V2 Test Block 04

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IIW 1 Test Block 05

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DC Test BLock 06

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DSC Test Block 07

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DS Test Block 08

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RC Test Block 09

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SC Test Block 10

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4-Step Block 11

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5-Step Block 12

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Phased Array Type "A" Block 13

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Phased Array Type "B" Block 14

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Test Certificate 15

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Package 16

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Service & Support

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V1/5 (A2) Test Block

Description For calibrating ultrasonic flaw detection equipment in both laboratory and
on-site conditions.

Specification
Metric

Size ：300mm x 100mm x 25mm

A 100mm radius, 1.5mm and 50.0mm holes, engraved refer-
ence mark scales.
Two optional slots at the zero point which provide calibrating
signals at intervals of 100mm range.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
V1/5 (A2) ISO 2400
Test Block BS 2704
304 Stainless Steel

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.

300.0

35.0

76°
60° 70°
30.0

30.0

Size
R1
00
.0
91.0

V-1
100.0

�1.50
6.0
15.0

5 10 15

200.0 2.0
4.0
25.0

4.0

�50.0

66°
40° 50° 60°

0.5
30.0

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V2 Test Block
Description 12.5mm thick small calibration block for on-site checking of miniature shear wave
probe index, time base, beam angle and gain.

Specification
Metric

Size ：75mm x 43.3mm x 12.5mm

A 25mm and 50 mm radius, 1.5mm hole (or 5mm).
Engraved reference mark scales from 35 to 75 degrees.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
V2 BS 2704
Test Block 304 Stainless Steel
ISO 7963
7075-T6 Aluminum

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.

75.0
Size
12.5

5.0 35° 40° 50° 60° 65°

R2
20.0

V-2
°
30

�5.0°
R5
0.0

° 5
°6
70
°
75

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IIW-Type 1 Block
Description Used for calibration of shear and longitudinal transducers, and verification of shear
wedge exit point and refracted angle. Can also be used for resolution and sensitivity
checking.

Specification
Metric Inch:

Dimensions : Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.0" x 12.0"

25.0 mm x 100.0 mm x 300.0 mm
100.0 mm radius, 3 mm diameter hole,
6.0 mm deep x 2.0 mm wide slot.
25.0 mm radiussed slot x 1.5 mm
deep x 3.0 mm wide.
4.0" radius, 2.0" and 0.060" diameter
hole, 0.240" deep x 0.080" wide slot
1.0" radiussed slot x 0.060"
deep x 0.120" wide.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
IIW-Type 1 ISO2400-1972E
304 Stainless Steel
Block ASTM E164
EN 1223
7075-T6 Aluminum

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.

Size

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DC Block
Description AWS-type block used for shear wave distance calibration.In
accordance with ASTM E164 and BRR / AWS X-1.

Specification
Metric Inch:

Dimensions:
25.0 mm radius is 12.5 mm thick and
50.0 mm radius is 25.0 mm thick.
Contains a 25.0 mm radius overlaying
a 50.0 mm radius on a 180 ° segment.
Dimensions:
2.000" and 1.000" Radii
Contains a 1.0" radius overlaying a
2.0" radius on a 180°segment.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
DC ASTM E164
304 Stainless Steel
Block BRR/AWS X-1
7075-T6 Aluminum

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.

25.4

Size

R2
5.4

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DSC Test Block

Description AWS-type block used for shear wave distance and sensitivity calibration.In accor-
dance with ASTM E164 and AWS 6.16.1B.

Specification
Inch

Dimensions:1" Thick
Contains a 1.0" radius opposite a 3.0" radius.
The 3.0" radius includes a 0.375" deep x 0.032" wide radiused slot.
contains a 0° reference point for checking exit point on wedge, and a 0.125"
diameter through hole and corresponding markings at 45° , 60° , and 70° for
measuring actual refracted angle.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
DSC ASTM E164
Test Block AWS 6.16.1B
304 Stainless Steel

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.

25.4

Size
63.5

45° 60° 70°

R7
R6

6.2
6 .6
8

.2
�3

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DS Test Block
Description AWS-type block used for shear wave distance calibration.In accordance with AWS
requirements.

Specification
Metric size ：152.4 mm x 101.6 mm x 50.8 mm
Inch size ：6.000" x 4.000" x 2.000"
Contains a 2.0″ high section between two 4.0″ sections.
AWS does not specify a separate metric version of the DS block. This one
block can be used for both inch and metric requirements.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
DS AWS
304 Stainless Steel
Test Block Requirements
7075-T6 Aluminum

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.

Size

50.80
50.80

101.60

50.80 50.80

152.40

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RC Test Block
Description RC block,also called AWS Resolution Reference Block,is used for checking resolution
capabilities of angle beam transducers.

Specification
Metric

Dimensions: 6.000" x 3.000" x 1.000" (152.4 mm x 76.2 mm x 25.4 mm)

Contains three sets of 0.0625" diameter through -holes for 45°, 60°and 70°.
AWS does not specify a separate metric version of the AWS Resolution
block.This one block can be used for both inch and metric requirements.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
RC ANSI/AWS
304 Stainless Steel
Test Block D1.1
7075-T6 Aluminum

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.
76.2

Size

25.4

60° 70° 45°

9- �1
.6

70°

60°

60°

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SC Block
Description AWS-type block used for shear wave sensitivity calibration.

Specification
Inch

Dimensions: 3.000" x 1.250" x .905"

Contains two .062" diameter through holes.
In accordance with ASTM E164 and BRR/AWS requirements.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
ASTM E164
SC Block 304 Stainless Steel
BRR/AWS
7075-T6 Aluminum

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.

70° 45°
22.99

Size 60°
2 -� 1 .6

76.2
31.75

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4-Step Block
Description 4-Step block for thickness and linearity calibration.In accordance with ASTM E797.

Specification
Metric 4A Metric 4B

T his 4 -Step block is the me tric "A"
version. NOTE: Variations of this block
are available if additional steps are
preferred.
6.25, 12.5, 18.75 and 25 mm steps.
This 4-Step block is the metric "B"
version.
Variations of this block are available
if additional steps are preferred.
5, 10, 15 and 20 mm steps.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
4-Step
ASTM E797
Block
304 Stainless Steel

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.
25.0
18.75

Size
12.5
6.25
20.0

4*20=80

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5-Step Block
Description 5-Step Block for thickness and linearity calibration.In accordance with ASTM E797.

Specification
Metric 5A Metric 5B

Metric "5A" 5-Step Block for thickness Metric "5B" 5-Step Block for thickness
and linearity calibration. and linearity calibration.
Step Thickness: 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0, and Step Thickness: 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, and
12.5 mm. 10.0 mm.
Step Face: 20 mm x 20 mm
Step Face: 20 mm x 20 mm

Inch

Version 5-Step Block for thickness and linearity calibration .

Step thickness: .100, .200, .300, .400, and .500"
Step Face: 0.75" x 0.75"

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel
5-Step
ASTM E797
Block
304 Stainless Steel

Custom calibration blocks are available, like chrome-nickel alloy, aluminum, cast iron,
refractory alloy, etc.
12.5
10.0

Size
7.5
20.0

5*20=100

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Phased Array Type "A" Block

Description The Phased Array “Type A” Calibration Block is used during the initial setup and calibration of
a phased array ultrasonic unit. This block can be used to perform tasks such as beam angle
verification, calibration for wedge delay, sensitivity calibration, performing DAC/TCG, and
more. This block has similar dimensions to an IIW-Type Block, but has been specially-engi-
neered for phased array applications.
Specification
Metric
Block dimensions ：25.0mm thick x 100.0mm tall x 300.0mm long.
Blocks include both 100.0mm and 50.0mm radii.
19 through holes at 1.0mm diameter.
1 through hole at 2.0mm diameter.
4 FBHs at 2.0mm diameter x 2.0mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm and 8.0mm deep.
4 FBHs at 4.0mm diameter x 1.0mm, 3.0mm, 5.0mm and 7.0mm deep.
3 FBHs at 2.0mm diameter x 3.0mm deep machined into the 50mm radius.
4 EDM notches at 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.3mm and 0.4mm deep x 0.5mm wide x 25.0mm long.

Inch
 Block dimensions ：1.000" thick x 4.000" tall x 12.00" long.
4.000" and 2.000" radii.
19 through holes at 0.040" diameter.
1 through hole at 0.080" diameter.
4 FBHs at 0.080" diameter x 0.080", 0.160",0.235" and 0.315" deep.
4 FBHs at 0.157" diameter x0.040",0.120",0.200" abd 0.275" deep.
3 FBHs at 0.080" diameter x 0.120" deep machined into the 2.000" radius.
4 EDM notches at 0.004", 0.008", 0.012" and 0.016" deep x 0.020" wide x 1.00" long.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel

Phased Array 4340 Steel

Type "A" Block

ASTM E2491
304 Stainless Steel

7075-T6 Aluminum

Size

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Phased Array Type "B" Block

Description Phased Array Assessment Block is a general purpose Phased Array calibration block used for
beam characterization and evaluation of system performance characteristics. Use it as a
baseline block to determine long-term instrument performance changes, generate DAC curves
and evaluate linear / angular resolution, focusing ability and beam steering capabilities. With a
variety of targets, this small, lightweight block is also perfect for customer demonstrations of
phased array ultrasonics capabilities. This block is also referred to as a "Type B" block.
Specification
Metric（150mm x 100mm x 25mm）
Four angled holes (30°, 45°, 60°, 75°) at 1.5mm diameter.
Array of 18 holes on 25mm radius at 1.0mm diameter. Angular separation between holes is 5.0 ° , with
2.5° of separation between the last two holes in the array.
Array of 18 holes on 50mm radius at 2.0mm diameter. Angular separation between holes is 5.0 ° , with
2.5° of separation between the last two holes in the array.
Vertical column of 16 holes at 1.0mm diameter with 3.0mm of separation between holes.
Angled row of 12 holes at 1.5mm diameter with 5.0mm of separation between holes.

Inch（6.000“x 4.000"x 1.000"）

 Four angled holes (30°, 45°, 60°, 75°) at 1/16" 0.0625) diameter.
Array of 18 holes on 1" radius at 0.040" diameter. Angular separation between holes is 5.0° , with 2.5° of
separation between the last two holes in the array.
Array of 18 holes on 2" radius at 5/64" 0.0781) diameter. Angular separation between holes is 5.0° , with
2.5° of separation between the last two holes in the array.
Vertical column of 16 holes at 0.040" diameter with 0.120" of separation between holes.
Angled row of 12 holes at 1/16" 0.0625) diameter with 0.200" of separation between holes.

Block Type Standard Material

1018 Steel

Phased Array 4340 Steel

Type "B" Block

ASTM E2491
304 Stainless Steel

7075-T6 Aluminum

Size

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Test Certificate
BIGPROBE strictly guarantees product quality, and promises to provide a corre-
sponding test report for each test block sold, which records the test block specifi-
cations, materials, and test standards. If you have special requirements for the test
report, please contact us.

The information of the

test report is as follows
(taking the RC test
block as an example)

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Package
BIGPROBE will provide free safety protection boxes for the test blocks and protect

the test blocks from damage during transportation. The following is our packaging

style:The packaging style is for reference only, the actual following single product

packaging shall prevail.

Example

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SERVICE AND
SUPPORT
Tips:
1.The calibration block material is Ultrasonically tested before use and checked for acoustic characteristics.

2.All calibration blocks include full traceable test reports to ensure product qualification

3.The material of the standard test block is generally 1018 steel, 304 stainless steel and 7075-T6 aluminum. If you

need other materials, please contact us.

4.This manual only includes commonly used standard test blocks. If your product requirements are not listed or

there are customized requirements for related industry test blocks, please contact the sales team

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