London and Eastern Counties Branches visit to Sonatest Ltd, Milton Keynes: Introducing the new Sonatest phased array system XEO, covering various welding applications

London and Eastern Counties Branches invite you to their October Event:  Visit to Sonatest Ltd, Milton Keynes

What will the event cover:

Sonatest will present their innovative ultrasonic test equipment with a focus on their new XEO phased array UT (PAUT) system. We welcome all Branch members and those with a particular interest in non-destructive testing and weld quality.

Visit Format:

This event will focus on how the Sonatest XEO can support the inspection of a range of welding applications. The event will begin with a short tour of the Sonatest facility for attendees joining us in person, providing a look at where our ultrasonic testing equipment is manufactured. Following the tour, we will move into a technical presentation focused on the Sonatest XEO and its application across various weld inspection challenges. The session will highlight key features and capabilities of the XEO, demonstrating how they can be used to support efficient, reliable and practical weld inspections. After the presentation, in person attendees will have the opportunity to take part in hands on demonstrations at dedicated inspection stations. This will provide the chance to use the XEO on representative weld samples, explore its functionality and discuss specific applications directly with the Sonatest team. A Q&A session will also be included, giving both in-person and online attendees the opportunity to ask technical questions and discuss their own inspection requirements with our team.

Our industry expert:

Sam Hughes, Applications Engineer at Sonatest

Meet the speaker:

Sam is a UT, Phased Array and TOFD level 3, with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. He was an inspector for 15 years with a large NDT service company before joining Sonatest as an applications specialist. After being on the tools working in various different industries covering multi disciplines, his key role at Sonatest is now focused on finding solutions using ultrasonics only.

Benefits from attending the event:

• Attend in-person For a friendly, low-pressure way to see what the branch is like (come along even if you don’t know anyone.)
• Meet local peers and make useful connections wherever you join from. It’s a welcoming, inclusive space for new voices and first-time attendees.
• Practical takeaways you can use straight away, shared by people working in the industry right now. 
• Interactive discussion and Q&A with questions taken from the room. Bring your real questions and get honest, helpful answers.
• Get involved at your own pace. Attend in-person to see what events and branches are like, and then you can help shape what the branch does next.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.