Development of Data File Standards for Automated Ultrasonic Scanning Systems. Exchange Methods for Digital Ultrasonic Inspection Data

Abstract : Ultransonic scanning inspection data has been exchanged among an AUSS-V unit at McDonnell Aircraft, a DuPont CalData system at the North Island NADEP and a Sigma system at the Cherry Point NADEP. The exchange of ultrasonic data for these three incompatible equipments has been accomplished using a neutral format medium compatible with the Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data (STEP), the exchange specification now under development as the international specification for the exchange of all manufacturing and life cycle data. A commercial product for the exchange of digital nondestructive test data is planned.