2» 0 0 The frequeny stated onthe probe thn the central operating frequency. This ithe frequency ofthe ‘igh stp of ound fom the probe ” » Magnetostrictive transducers Fenitic Used for detecting defective bar stock, the transducer coil has a magnetic field that is switching at ultrasonic frequency. This field causes the bar stock to vibrate at an ultrasonic frequency and the vibrations travel along the length of the bar. When the vibrations reach the other end of the bar, they reflect back and are then picked up by the transducer (in receive mode) and register on the detector. The equipment is calibrated off a defect fire piece of bar stock to register a specific value on the detector and defective bar stock is recognised by a change in this value. PROBE FREQUENCY, BANDWIDTH & DAMPING ‘An ultrasonic probe transmits sound at a range of frequencies, not just at the stated ‘frequency, this is known as the bandwidth. For example a SMHz probe may produce @ frequency range of 4 to 6MHz. The bandwidth is also an indication of the damping factor. Broad Band Probes ‘Narrow Band Probes, “They are highly damped They bave low damping Have a short pulse length ‘A longer pulse length (pypically 1 t0 2 cycles) (ypically 3 oF 4 cycles) ‘A short ringing time (dead zone) ‘A long ringing time (dead zone) Better resolving power Poor resolution Poor penetration Good penetration urea