Patent ID: 6945112
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A testing device for the ultrasonic inspection of barstock material, said testing device comprising: a container a) having a chamber disposed therein in which chamber the ultrasonic inspection is carried out, b) being provided with at least one passage for the barstock material to be inspected and c) being comprised of at least one inlet and at least one outlet for a coupling fluid, whereby the inlet and the outlet are arranged for the coupling fluid being circulated around the barstock material in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the barstock material and at least one ultrasonic probe that is pointed at the barstock material, wherein the chamber has a non round cross-section in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the barstock material and the cross-section of the chamber is matched to the section of the barstock material in such a manner that a perimeter gap between barstock material and an inner wall of the chamber substantially maintains its width.