ULTRASOUND PROBE WITH DEFORMABLE ELASTOMERIC COUPLING ELEMENT

摘要

An ultrasound probe for use in non-destructive testing, and in particular for testing of spot welds, comprises an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic coupling element. The coupling element comprises a substantially solid piece of deformable elastomeric material having low ultrasonic attenuation. The deformable coupling element conforms to any surface irregularities in the material under test.