Automated Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
Excellence in ultrasonic NDT
USL offers a wide range of automated NDT inspection systems to satisfy all your inspection requirements. Ranging from small desk-top systems to large multi-axis machines in excess of 40 metres long, USL can design, manufacture and install the right machine for your application.
Component Surface Geometry
Not sure which system would be most suitable for your components? Use the USL Surface Geometry Cross-Reference Chart to compare surface geometry against our systems. Click on the + symbol to see which systems are most suitable.

Flat
Best options:
FlatbedCapable:
Immersion
Complex Geometry
Twin Tower
Gantry
Robotic
Custom

Single Curvature
Best options:
Complex Geometry
Good options:
Twin TowerCapable:
Immersion
Gantry
Robotic
Custom

Double Curvature
Best option:
Twin Tower
Good option:
Complex GeometryCapable:
Immersion
Gantry
Robotic
Custom

Double Curvature
Best option:
Twin Tower
Good option:
Complex GeometryCapable:
Immersion
Gantry
Robotic
Custom

Freeform
Best options:
CombinationGood options:
Twin TowerCapable:
Complex Geometry
Gantry
Robotic
Custom

Cylindrical/Tubular
Best options:
Turntable
Capable:
Custom
Possible with turntable:
Immersion
Twin Tower
Gantry
Robotic
Combination

Conical
Best options:
TurntableCapable:
CustomPossible with turntable:
Twin Tower
Robotic
Combination

Radome
Best options:
TurntableCapable:
CustomPossible with turntable:
Robotic
Combination

Engine Cowl
Best options:
CombinationGood options:
Twin Tower
TurntableCapable:
Complex Geometry
Gantry
Robotic
Custom

J-Nose/Leading edge
Best options:
Complex Geometry
Capable:
Twin Tower
Robotic
Combination
Custom

Fan Blade
Best options:
ImmersionCapable:
CustomPossible with turntable:
Combination

Custom
Best options:
CustomCapable:
Immersion
Flatbed
Complex Geometry
Twin Tower
Gantry
Robotic
Combination
Turntable
We handle the full process
USL are a turnkey supplier and as such are able to take care of the full system from design, manufacture, shipment, installation and on site training as well as calibration and on-going system maintenance and support
Our bespoke software for each system
All in one software package, configurable for your specific application requirements. This software is easy for operators to navigate and field proven – being currently installed on hundreds of different systems.
Configurations for your needs
Specific configurations are based upon the customers requirements and can be based on linear (cartesian) or robotic mechanisms. USL designers take control of the full design, manufacture of sub-components and system build