Product Development Internship at InspecNDT

An Internship Report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Award of
Degree of
Bachelor of Engineering
in
Mechanical Engineering

Prepared by:
BHAVYA PRAGNESH MEHTA
Enrolment. No.: 180420119028

Under Supervision of
Mr. Bharat B. Asalpara
Proprietor,
Inspecndt,
(Surat)

Duration: 14/04/2021 to 26/05/2021

Mentor:
Prof. Piyush Patel, (Adhoc Assistant
Professor),
Mechanical Engineering Department, SCET

2021-22

Mechanical Engineering Department,

Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), Surat
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This is to certify that the Internship report entitled “Product Development Internship at
InspecNDT” is a bonafide work carried out by BHAVYA PRAGNESH MEHTA, Enrolment
no. 180420119028 in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Award of Degree of
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, at Mechanical Engineering Department,
SCET, Surat.

The Internship report has been approved as it satisfies the academic requirements in respect of
the Subject: Summer Internship (3170001) by Gujarat Technological University (GTU),
Ahmedabad.

Internship Mentor Internship Mentor

Mr. Bharat Asalpara Prof. Piyush Patel

Proprietor Ad Hoc Assistant Professor
Inspecndt Mechanical Engineering Department,
SCET

Department Internship Head of the Department

Coordinator

Prof. Satish Dokiparti Dr. Nitin Vibhakar

Assistant Professor Head Of Department
Mechanical Engineering Department, Mechanical Engineering Department,
SCET SCET

Academic Year:
2021-22
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 Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), Surat
Mechanical Engineering Department, SCET

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The internship opportunity I had with INSPECNDT was a great chance for learning and
professional development. Therefore, I consider myself as a very lucky individual as I was
provided with an opportunity to be a part of it.

I would like to use this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Bharat B.
Asalpara, Proprietor, Inspecndt, who heartily welcomed me for the internship and guided and
encouraged me through the summer internship.

I express my deepest thanks to Mrugank Asalpara and Divy Patel (teammates) for taking part
in useful decisions & giving necessary advice and guidance and also for arranging all facilities
to make the internship experience easier. I choose this moment to acknowledge their
contribution gratefully.

I would like to thank my parents who always support me with the decision I took in doing my
internship.

Bhavya Pragnesh Mehta

(180420119028)
Table of Content

COMPANY CERTIFICATE........................................................................................................................3

EXAMINER’S CERTFICATE OF APPROVAL.........................................................................................4

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT............................................................................................................................5

Table of Content...........................................................................................................................................6

1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................................7
1.1 About InspecNDT...............................................................................................................................7
1.2 About Services....................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Internship Objective............................................................................................................................7

2. Weekly overview of internship activities..................................................................................................8

3. About internship......................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Fundamentals of NDT.......................................................................................................................10
3.2 About Project....................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Photograph of the work.....................................................................................................................12

4. Learning outcome from internship..........................................................................................................14

5. Conclusion...............................................................................................................................................14
1. Introduction

InspecNDT is one of the leading institute providing NDT testing services, NDT training, NDT level
3 consulting. With an aim to Develop a Scanning Mechanism for performing AUT examinations of
welded joints and understand the fundamentals of NDT, this online Internship was carried out from
the duration of 14/04/2021 to 26/05/2021.

1.1 About InspecNDT

InspecNDT is a dedicated and focused Inspection, NDT Company established in 2009 and
managed by NDT professionals having vast experience with world leading MNCs in the India
and Abroad in the field of NDT, Welding and Quality Inspection of Heavy Engineering,
Process plant equipments, Defense, Nuclear, Aerospace, Offshore platforms, Turbine, Boiler
and Power/Process Piping, Heavy steel Forgings, Heavy Casting for Turbine Casings and
Pulverisers, Paper mills and Shipbuilding.

1.2 About Services

At InspecNDT, they are engaged with NDT services (UT, MT, PT, VT and RT), Advanced
NDT (TOFD, PAUT), Third Party Inspection, QA/QC and Welding Inspection Services, ASNT
NDT Level III Consultancy and Training in the NDT and welding for total quality solution less
than one roof.

InspecNDT Team is equipped and committed to providing reliable, efficient and cost-effective
NDT & TPI services for the complex industries of today including manufacturing and process
industries.

InspecNDT is well known for offering customers the conventional and advanced NDT and
quality solutions to suit their requirements and testing applications at the minimum cost, and
the company has always updated themselves with the rapid technological developments.

1.3 Internship Objective

The key objective of the internship is to gain and apply knowledge in the field of product
development and basic knowledge of NDT and its techniques while working with team.

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 2. Weekly overview of internship activities

DATE DAY NAME OF THE TOPIC/WORK CARRIED OUT

14/04/2021 Wednesday Dimension Measurement of Wedge Block

15/04/2021 Thursday 3D Modeling of Wedge Block

16/04/2021 Friday 3D Modeling of Wedge Block and their Drawings

WEEK
1

17/04/2021 Saturday 3D Modeling of Calibration Block and their Drawings

19/04/2021 Monday Market Survey and Research for Encoder

20/04/2021 Tuesday Market Survey and Research for Encoder and Nozzle

21/04/2021 Wednesday Market Survey for Connector

DATE DAY NAME OF THE TOPIC/WORK CARRIED OUT

22/04/2021 Thursday Market Survey for Cable

23/04/2021 Friday Market Survey and Research for Chain Scanner

24/04/2021 Saturday Market Survey and Research for Laser Diode

WEEK
2

26/04/2021 Monday Market Survey for Frame

27/04/2021 Tuesday Market Survey and Research for Magnetic Wheel

28/04/2021 Wednesday Market Survey and Research for Magnetic Wheel

29/04/2021 Thursday Market Survey and Research for Magnets and Wired Laser

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 DATE DAY NAME OF THE TOPIC/WORK CARRIED OUT

30/04/2021 Friday Market Survey for Magnets and Cable Sleeve

1/05/2021 Saturday 3D Modeling of Encoder Mounting

10/05/2021 Monday Power Point Presentation

WEEK

11/05/2021 Tuesday Power Point Presentation

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12/05/2021 Wednesday 3D Modeling of Cable Sleeve Management

13/05/2021 Thursday Market Survey for Urethane Wheels

14/05/2021 Friday Market Survey and Research for the components of Motorized
Scanner

DATE DAY NAME OF THE TOPIC/WORK CARRIED OUT

15/05/2021 Saturday Market Survey and Research for the components of Motorized
Scanner

19/05/2021 Wednesday Market Survey and Research for Controller

WEEK

20/05/2021 Thursday Calculation for Torque of Motor

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21/05/2021 Friday Calculation for Torque of Motor and Survey of Motors

22/05/2021 Saturday Market Survey for different Motor

25/05/2021 Tuesday 3D Modeling of Irrigation System

26/05/2021 Wednesday Selection of Motor

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3. About internship

The online internship at InspecNDT from 14/04/2021 to 26/05/2021 provided flexible hours to work.
My responsibilities were to design, research and develop 3D models for specific parts working
alongside team members and assisting in other various activities if required. In the internship, we had
worked on the product research & development area for the Ultrasonic Probe Holder & the
development of the Weld Scanner used in TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction) Inspection.

Firstly in the initial stage we were explained about different techniques used in NDT. Technique
which was used in our product development is briefly explained as below:

3.1 Fundamentals of NDT

There are two methods of receiving the ultrasound waveform, reflection and attenuation.

In reflection (or pulse-echo) mode, the transducer performs both the sending and the receiving of the
pulsed waves as the "sound" is reflected to the device. Reflected ultrasound comes from an interface,
such as the back wall of the object or from an imperfection within the object. The diagnostic machine
displays these results in the form of a signal with an amplitude representing the intensity of the
reflection and the distance, representing the arrival time of the reflection.

In attenuation (or through-transmission) mode, a transmitter sends ultrasound through one surface,
and a separate receiver detects the amount that has reached it on another surface after traveling
through the medium. Imperfections or other conditions in the space between the transmitter and
receiver reduce the amount of sound transmitted, thus revealing their presence.

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TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction)

Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) is a nondestructive ultrasonic testing (UT) used to look for flaws
in welds. TOFD uses the time of flight of an ultrasonic pulse to find the location of a reflector. TOFD
is based on diffraction of ultrasonic waves on tip of discontinuities. TOFD Uses longitudinal
(compression) waves. It is used for weld overlays and the heat affected zones of components as well
such as piping, pressure vessels, clad material, storage tanks, and structural steel.

TOFD works by emitting sound waves into a component and measuring the time from them to
return. TOFD uses a pair of ultrasonic transducers, one as a transmitter(emits an ultrasonic pulse) and
the other as a receiver(receives pulse). The low frequency waves propagate at an angle and only
diffract back to the receiver if they hit a defect. The time it takes for both waves to make it to the
receiver can be used to create a complete image of the weld and identify the size and location of the
damage.

(B)

(C)

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3.2 About Project

The TOFD & PAUT are new generation ultrasonic inspection techniques, which are more capable of
faster and quality testing. As shown in fig C specific holders and scanner arrangement are required
for probes to effectively execute the testing. As the internship proceed I have to develop 3-D Models
of weld scanner some of the component which I design like wedge, blocks, cable sleeve management
etc. I have to do market survey of all the components and discuss about that with the team and after
that the designing starts.

3.3 Photograph of the work

Here are some reference photos of a product we had developed.

(D) Probe Holder Assembly

(E) Probe Wedge

(F) Probe Holder

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 (G) Weld Scanner Drawing

(H) Weld Scanner Assembly

(I) Drip System

(K) Laser Diode

(J) Cable Sleeve Management
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4. Learning outcome from internship
This internship provided a great learning opportunity to me. The key learning outcome are as follow:

 Acquired fundamental knowledge about different NDT techniques

 Used and learnt about Autodesk Fusion 360

 Learnt about the process of product designing

 Conducted virtual meetings, brainstorming session and discussions

 Cultivated my internet surfing skill and decision making skill

 Improved my PPT making/editing skills

 Learnt how to maintain and develop relationship with the suppliers

 Learnt about procedure of research and development for a product

5. Conclusion

The internship over the period four weeks has helped me develop lot of understanding and fundamental

knowledge about non destructive testing. This online internship gave a practical exposure in the field of

research and development of weld scanner used in TOFD. Also apart from the technical aspects, I also

understood the importance of team work, while working with the team. This internship helped me to

cultivate my modeling skill in fusion 360 and also encourage me to learn more about different

modeling software. This internship has truly been an excellent and rewarding experience.