OREANDA-NEWS. Metinvest Group's Khartsyzsk Pipe Plant installed a new x-ray television inspection system in Pipe Electric Welding Shop #2 that accepts pipes with wall thicknesses of more than 30 mm. The equipment has the latest software to detect the smallest defects. Investments into modernization totalled EUR 150,000.

Today, x-ray fluorescence is one of the most reliable and informative methods of quality control. The technical capabilities of industrial x-ray television inspection allow for not only detecting the smallest defects in metal but also obtaining comprehensive information about such defects.

The modern x-ray equipment will help the plant to thoroughly control the quality of products manufactured from steel plates. Due to its high efficiency, the equipment is able to x-ray pipes with wall thicknesses of more than 30 mm. These pipes have been in high demand from customers lately.

The new automated x-ray system is equipped with modern SOVA+ software. This system of image processing is, according to experts, one of the best in the world. The software includes algorithms for automated searching and checking defects to control radiation. It has over 140 different functions, many of which are unique both in terms of ideology and speed. The system is very easy to use. Views of any cross-sections and complete 3D imaging of inspected items provide for comprehensive fine-tuning of the entire production process.

As part of the modernization of production facilities, the enterprise is planning further investments in quality control equipment. Khartsyzsk Pipe plans to purchase two more units for qualifying longitudinal welds and magnetic particle inspection (MPI).

“The high quality and low cost of our products are key competitive edges for our enterprise,” said Pavel Uzbek, general director of Khartsyzsk Pipe. “The right strategy - investments in development and modernizing operations - will help Khartsyzsk Pipe to maintain its leading position on the market. This is the only way to successfully compete in the external markets.”