INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING

Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (UT) is essential in manufacturing to ensure measurement accuracy by calibrating tools against specified standards. However, UT calibration often faces challenges such as oil spills, usability issues, and lengthy processes. This study addresses these challenges by...

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Main Authors: Rahman Hakim, Windi Hapsari, Benndy Haddli Irawan
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Language:English
Published: University of Brawijaya 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://rekayasamesin.ub.ac.id/index.php/rm/article/view/1925
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description Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (UT) is essential in manufacturing to ensure measurement accuracy by calibrating tools against specified standards. However, UT calibration often faces challenges such as oil spills, usability issues, and lengthy processes. This study addresses these challenges by designing a specialized fixture to streamline the calibration of a 33.8 kg cylindrical UT calibration block. The fixture's design focuses on user requirements, enabling smooth block rotation and effective oil management during calibration. Key design principles were applied, including Degrees of Freedom (DoF) and locating and clamping mechanisms. Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations demonstrated a maximum stress value of 18.495 MPa and a Factor of Safety (FoS) of 22.89, confirming the fixture’s structural reliability. The proposed fixture reduced calibration cycle time by 48.7%, significantly enhancing efficiency. In conclusion, the fixture offers a safe, practical, and effective solution to optimize UT equipment calibration.
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spelling doaj-art-693fffc4313a44498e0a3399b969be6c2025-08-20T03:11:06ZengUniversity of BrawijayaRekayasa Mesin2338-16632477-60412025-05-0116125325810.21776/x32wqt031636INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTINGRahman Hakim0Windi Hapsari1Benndy Haddli Irawan2Jurusan Teknik Mesin, Politeknik Negeri Batam, Batam, INDONESIAJurusan Teknik Mesin, Politeknik Negeri Batam, Batam, INDONESIAJurusan Teknik Mesin, Politeknik Negeri Batam, Batam, INDONESIAUltrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (UT) is essential in manufacturing to ensure measurement accuracy by calibrating tools against specified standards. However, UT calibration often faces challenges such as oil spills, usability issues, and lengthy processes. This study addresses these challenges by designing a specialized fixture to streamline the calibration of a 33.8 kg cylindrical UT calibration block. The fixture's design focuses on user requirements, enabling smooth block rotation and effective oil management during calibration. Key design principles were applied, including Degrees of Freedom (DoF) and locating and clamping mechanisms. Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations demonstrated a maximum stress value of 18.495 MPa and a Factor of Safety (FoS) of 22.89, confirming the fixture’s structural reliability. The proposed fixture reduced calibration cycle time by 48.7%, significantly enhancing efficiency. In conclusion, the fixture offers a safe, practical, and effective solution to optimize UT equipment calibration.https://rekayasamesin.ub.ac.id/index.php/rm/article/view/1925design and fabricationfixturesultrasonic non-destructive testing (ut)calibration blockcycle time reduction
spellingShingle Rahman Hakim
Windi Hapsari
Benndy Haddli Irawan
INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING
Rekayasa Mesin
design and fabrication
fixtures
ultrasonic non-destructive testing (ut)
calibration block
cycle time reduction
title INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING
title_full INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING
title_fullStr INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING
title_full_unstemmed INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING
title_short INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FIXTURES FOR ENHANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING
title_sort innovative design and fabrication of fixtures for enhanced ultrasonic testing
topic design and fabrication
fixtures
ultrasonic non-destructive testing (ut)
calibration block
cycle time reduction
url https://rekayasamesin.ub.ac.id/index.php/rm/article/view/1925
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