9 Data Processing of Tofd Files

Performing Data Processing of TOFD Files
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Advanced Analysis Using TomoView > Working with the TOFD Manager Component > Performing Data
Processing of TOFD Files

Although the functionality and mathematical correctness of all processing algorithms have been
thoroughly checked and validated, no guarantees in terms of flaw detection and sizing performances can
be given. The performance enhancement provided by a processing algorithm is definitely related to the
specificity of each application, and is therefore the responsibility of the user.
Lateral Wave Synchronization
This section describes how to synchronize the lateral wave of a TOFD group.
Calibrate the TOFD group prior to applying the lateral wave synchronization algorithm.
To synchronize the lateral wave of a TOFD group

1.
Open a data file (.rdt).
3.
In the Side (B) view, position the reference (red) cursor to select a reference A-scan in an unflawed
zone (see Figure: Selection of a reference A-scan).
2.
4.
Select the Side (B) view on which you want the lateral wave synchronization to be applied.
In the Side (B) view, position the ultrasonic reference cursor and the ultrasonic measurement (blue)
cursor on either side of the lateral wave signal (see Figure: Selection of a reference A-scan).
Appropriate setting of the cursors determines the result of the operation.
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Figure: Selection of a reference A-scan

5.
In the TOFD Manager dialog box, in the Lateral Wave Processing group box, click Set Reference.
6.
Click LW Synchronization.
7.
By default, the lateral wave synchronization is applied to the Complete visible image, but
alternatively, the Slice between Ref. and Meas. cursors option can be selected if appropriate for the
considered TOFD data.
In the menu, select View > Contents and display the newly created LWS. The lateral wave is now
synchronized (see Figure: TOFD data after lateral wave synchronization).
Figure: TOFD data after lateral wave synchronization
Lateral Wave Removal
This section describes how to remove the lateral wave of a TOFD group.
In order to obtain usable results from the lateral wave removal algorithm, it is mandatory to apply the
algorithm to previously synchronized data.
To remove the lateral wave of a TOFD group

1.
In the menu, select View > Content and display the lateral wave synchronized data.
3.
In the Side (B) view, position the ultrasonic reference cursor (red) and the ultrasonic measurement
cursor (blue) on either side of the lateral wave (see Figure: Selection of reference A-scan). If the lateral
wave signal shows a lot of variation, it is important to position the cursors at least around the first
2.
In the Side (B) view, position the scan reference (red) cursor to select a reference A-scan in an
unflawed zone (see Figure: Selection of reference A-scan). If the selection of the reference A-scan is
correctly performed prior to the lateral wave synchronization, this operation does not need to be
repeated.
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oscillation of the lateral signal.
Figure: Selection of reference A-scan

4.
In the TOFD Manager dialog box, in the Lateral wave processing group box, click Set Reference.
5.
Click LW Removal.
6.
By default, the lateral wave removal is applied to the Complete visible image, but alternatively the
Slice between Ref. and Meas. cursors option can be selected if appropriate for the considered TOFD
data.
In the menu, select View > Contents and display the newly created LWR. The lateral wave is now
removed (see Figure: TOFD data after lateral wave removal).
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Figure: TOFD data after lateral wave removal
SAFT Processing
The synthetic aperture focusing technique (SAFT) is a computer enhanced imaging technique for the
detection and characterization of discontinuities. The technique takes advantage of the nonlinear phase
shift of a reflection as a discontinuity is linearly scanned. Improved lateral resolution and a higher signalto-noise ratio are achieved by using this phase shift, mathematically simulating the focusing of an
ultrasonic lens that is focused on every point in an inspected part.
The SAFT algorithm can be applied either to raw TOFD data or to processed TOFD data. It is the
responsibility of the data analyst to select the best combination for a given application.
To apply the SAFT algorithm

1.
2.
Select the Side (B) view on which you want to apply the SAFT algorithm.
In this Side (B) view, perform the following procedure in order to select the adequate aperture to be
used for the SAFT algorithm:
a)
b)
Zoom in on a zone of interest containing a punctual TOFD indication (see Figure: Definition of the
aperture), showing the typical parabolic shape.
Position the reference and measurement cursors on either side of the flight-time minimum of the
indication, so that the indication remains clearly visible at the selected scan axis positions; the
SAFT algorithm tends to smoothen out and eventually erase indications if too large an aperture is
used.
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Figure: Definition of the aperture

3.
4.
5.
The SAFT aperture as defined by the positions of the cursors is displayed in the TOFD Manager dialog
box, in the Focalization process group box.
In the TOFD Manager dialog box, in the Focalization process group box, click SAFT.
In the menu, select View > Contents and display the newly created SAFT. The SAFT algorithm has
been applied (see Figure: Overview of a SAFT ultrasonic image)
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Figure: Overview of a SAFT ultrasonic image

As the SAFT algorithm involves averaging, which might tend to smoothen out high amplitudes, the
use of a higher Software Gain value could be helpful to optimize the visualization of the processed
data.
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Lateral Wave Synchronization

To synchronize the lateral wave of a TOFD group

Open a data file (.rdt).

Performing Data Processing of TOFD Files

Figure: Selection of a reference A-scan

Figure: TOFD data after lateral wave synchronization

Lateral Wave Removal

To remove the lateral wave of a TOFD group

Performing Data Processing of TOFD Files

oscillation of the lateral signal.

Figure: Selection of reference A-scan

Performing Data Processing of TOFD Files

Figure: TOFD data after lateral wave removal

To apply the SAFT algorithm

Performing Data Processing of TOFD Files

Figure: Definition of the aperture

Performing Data Processing of TOFD Files

Figure: Overview of a SAFT ultrasonic image

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