Gripco Inspection Services

Longitudinal Wave

Straight-beam longitudinal-wave examination sends compressional sound normal to the surface for thickness measurement and detection of reflectors parallel to the entry surface.

Service scope

  • Plate lamination checks
  • Forging and billet examination
  • Thickness and back-wall assessment

Inspection approach

Gripco plans the work around the component, material, access conditions and required acceptance standard. Equipment checks and calibration are completed before examination, and relevant indications are evaluated by qualified personnel under the approved procedure.

Typical applications

  • Plate lamination checks
  • Forging and billet examination
  • Thickness and back-wall assessment

Reporting

Results document probe frequency, calibration range, scanning pattern, signal response and relevant indications.

Discuss your inspection requirement

Contact Gripco with the component, material, applicable code, inspection stage and site conditions so we can propose the appropriate technique and coverage.