Calibration Blocks

Calibration blocks provide known targets that produce echo indications that are used for instrument setup, transducer evaluation, and
reference for evaluating flaw size.

Calibration Blocks—European Standards

Block Type (Steel) Order Code Description

• Large angle beam calibration block, 100 mm radius

K1
59108 • Calibrate range with an angle beam transducer
EN 12223
• Measure beam index point and refracted angle
• Small angle beam calibration block, 25 and 50 mm radii
K2
50434 • Calibrate range with an angle beam transducer
EN 27963/ISO 7963
• Measure beam index point and refracted angle
• Step block for calibrating thickness range
VW 50441 • Eight .039 in (1 mm) steps, .039 in (1 mm) through
.039 in (9 mm) to .315 in (8 mm)
• Ultrasonic reference standard
• Connect directly to flaw detector
N30 58474
• Produces multiple echoes at precise intervals in steel
• Check instrument gain over long time periods

Calibration Blocks—North American Standards

Block Type
Order Code Description
(Steel)
• Large angle beam calibration block
• 4.0 in (101.6 mm) radius for angle beam range calibration
IIW Type 1 118-540-270
• Measure beam index point and refracted angle
• Also used to check resolution and sensitivity

• Same as IIW Type 1 with 2 in (50.8 mm) and 4 in (101.6 mm) radii for range
IIW Type 2 118-540-280 calibration
• Side drilled holes also added for resolution check

• Small block for angle beam distance and sensitivity calibration

• 1.0 in (25.4 mm) radius opposite a 3.0 in (76.2 mm) radius
DSC 118-540-300
• 0.375 in (9.5 mm) slot in the 3.0 in (76.2 mm) radius
• Also used to check beam index point and refracted angle

• Substitute for DSC block

Angle Beam,
118-540-260 • 1.0 in (25.4 mm) radius opposite a 2.0 in (50.8 mm) radius
Miniature
• Side drilled hole to check beam index point and refracted angle

• Evaluate angle beam transducer resolution capability

AWS
118-540-350 • Three sets of side drilled holes for 45°, 60° and 70° angles
Resolution
• Three 0.062 in (1.6 mm) diameter holes in each set of holes

NAVSHIPS Test • For NAVSHIPS specification 0900-006-3010, Section 6

118-540-370
Block • Distance amplitude correction, sensitivity, and flaw depth

• Step block for calibrating thickness range

4-Step Block 118-540-320
• Steps .250, .500, .750, 1.00 in (6.35, 12.70, 19.05, 25.40 mm)

• Step block for calibrating thickness range

5-Step Block 118-540-310
• Steps .100, .200, .300, .400, .500 in (2.54, 5.08, 7.62, 10.06, 12.70 mm)

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Type DC Block (AWS type) Type DS Block (AWS type)
For shear wave distance calibration. For longitudinal distance and sensitivity
Contains a 1.0" radius overlaying a 2.0" calibration. Contains a 2.0" high section
radius on 180° half circle. between two 4.0" high sections.
Dimensions: Dimensions: 6.0" x 4.0" x 2.0"
2.0" radius section is .50" thick; Product Code: 118-540-340
1.0" radius section is 1.0" thick.
Product Code: 118-540-290 IIW Block Type 1
For calibration of shear and longitudinal
Type SC Block (AWS type) transducers, and for verification of shear
For shear wave sensitivity calibration. wedge exit point and refracted angle. Also
Contains two .062" diameter sidedrilled can be used to check resolution and
holes. Distance from front surface to sensitivity.
center of holes is .178" and .521". Dimensions: 12" x 4" x 1"
Dimensions: 3.000" x 1.250" x .905". Product Code: 118-540-270
Product Code: 118-540-330
IIW Block Type 2
AWS Resolution Block Modified version of original IIW Type 1.
For checking resolution capabilities of angle Includes a 2.0" radius x .250" deep cut-out
beam transducers. Contains three sets of and additional side-drilled holes for
three .062" diameter thru holes for 45°, resolution studies.
60°, and 70°. Dimensions: 12" x 4" x 1"
Dimensions: 6" x 3" x 1" Product Code: 118-540-280
Product Code: 118-540-350
NAVSHIPS Test Block
Angle Beam Block (Miniature Size) Used in accordance with NAVSHIPS
Substitute for DSC Block for general angle Specification 0900-006-3010. Section 6, for
beam calibration. Contains 1.0" radius distance amplitude correction, sensitivity
opposite a 2.0" radius, and a 5/64" levels and flaw depth information.
sidedrilled, flat bottom hole .750" deep Contains six 3/64" diameter side-drilled
Dimensions: 1.0" thick. holes at distances from 1/4" to 2 3/4"
Product Code: 118-540-260 Dimensions: 12" x 3" x 1 1/4"
Product Code: 118-540-370
IOW Beam Profile Block
(English or Metric) 30FBH Resolution Block
For beam profile measurement of angle For determining resolution and sensitivity
beam transducers and for measurement capabilities and to produce area/amplitude
of transducer angles. plots for normal beam transducers.
Dimensions: 12" x 3" x 2" Contains ten flat bottom holes each of
Product Code: 118-540-240 diameters 3/64", 5/64", and 8/64" at test
metal distances from .050" to 1250"
Type DSC Block (AWS type) Dimensions: 11" x 1 1/2"
For shear wave distance and sensitivity Product Code: 118-540-230
calibration. Contains a 1.0" radius opposite
a 3.0" radius. The 3.0" radius includes a ASME-625 Reference Plate
radius slot .375" deep x .032" wide. Also For longitudinal, shear, and surface wave
contains 0" reference point for checking sensitivity calibrations. Contains six flat
exit point on wedge, and a .125" diameter bottom holes: three 4/64" diameter holes,
side-drilled thru hole and corresponding one each at a depth of .050", .250", and
markings at 45°, 60°, and 70° for measuring .50", and one 4/64" hole 1.500" deep, one
actual refracted angle. Dimensions: 1.0" thick 8/64" hole 1.625" deep, and one 16/64"
Product Code: 118-540-300 hole 1.750" deep.
Dimensions: 12" x 6" x 1/2"
Step Blocks Product Code: 118-540-360
For Thickness and linearity calibration.
Available in 4-step version with thickness
of .250", .500", .750", and 1.00"; or 5-step
version, with thickness of .100", .200",
.300", .400", and .500". 4-Step
Product Code: 118-540-320. 5-Step
Product Code: 118-540-310

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Test Blocks, continued

Miniature Resolution Block

For checking resolution capabilities and calibrating high
resolution test equipment. Contains four 3/16" wide and 5/8"
long, milled slots to simulate flat plate reflectors at metal travel
distances of .015" , .020" , .025" , and .030" , and six flat bottom
holes, three each with diameters of 3/64" and 1/64" at metal
travel distances of .020" , .025" , and .030" .
Dimensions: 3 5/8" x 1 x 1/8" .
Product Code: 118-540-250.

ASME Calibration Blocks

Provided with one flat bottom hole with diameter and depth per
specifications. Special Order.

ASTM Distance/Amplitude Block Set

(19 Blocks) All 19 blocks have the same size test hole. Hole size
must be specified when ordering (3/64" , 5/64" , or 8/64"). The
metal travel distances, for the set are: 0006, 0012, 0025, 0037,
0050, 0062, 0075, 0087, 0100, 0125, 0175, 0225, 0275, 0325,
0425, 0475, 0525, and 0575.
Product Code: 118-540-028.

ASTM Area/Amplitude Block Set

(8 Blocks) Includes the following blocks: 1-0300, 2-0300, 3-0300,
4-0300, 5-0300, 6-0300, 7-0300, and 8-0300.
Product Code: 118-540-018.

ASTM Distance/Area Amplitude Set

(10 Blocks) Includes the following blocks: 3-0300, 5-0012, 5-0025,
5-0050, 5-0075, 5-0150, 5-0300, 5-0600, 8-0300, and 8-0600.
Product Code: 118-540-019

Single ASTM Blocks

For measuring the sensitivity and/or resolution of normal beam
transducers. Machined to E-127-64 dimension requirements.
Available with flat bottom holes from 1/64" to 8/64" diameter, with
test metal distances from .062" to 6.00". Prices for other lengths
and diameters furnished on request. Block identification is as
follows: first digit indicates hole diameter in 64ths, next four digits
indicate test metal distance in hundredths of an inch. Therefore, a
3-0050 block would have a 3/64" diameter FBH at .500" TMD.
Special Order.

Notes: (Apply to all test blocks)

1. Product codes listed are for steel test blocks only. Please order all steel blocks by product code listed for each
type. All other block materials should be ordered on an individual basis by description.
2. Please see price list for ordering and delivery information.
3. GE Inspection Technologies’ test blocks are machined to engineering specifications and to precision
tolerances from ultrasonically inspected and approved material.
4. All blocks and sets listed include quality hardware cases except single ASTM blocks.
5. Steel blocks are nickel plated unless otherwise requested.

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