Robotic Arm-Aided Non-Destructive Testing Using Eletromagnetic Acoustic Transducers for Thickness Measurement in Industrial Applications

Abstract

In the oil and gas industry, expediting inspections of critical components is imperative. Overcoming Nondestructive Testing (NDT) challenges is crucial for forecasting future demand, particularly in difficult-to-reach areas. Within the realm of robot manipulators, modern robots possess desirable qualities for constructing automated NDT systems capable of meeting the demanding specifications of the oil and gas sector. This study introduces an autonomous inspection using a robotic arm with 5 degrees of freedom to assess the effectiveness of nondestructive inspection via an electromagnetic acoustic transducer in plate metal thickness measurement. The enhanced inspection speed and anticipated operational limits for conducting the scan enhance the visualization of various thicknesses.