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ULTRASONIC BLOCKS
Sr. No. Description Picture Binny rate Alco Rates Vibrant rate
1 IIW-Type 1 Block
Used for calibration of shear and longitudinal transducers,
and verification of shear wedge exit point and refracted
angle. Can also be used for resolution and sensitivity
checking. Includes a 4.0” radius on one end and a 1.0”
radius by .060” deep. Also includes a .060” diameter and a
2.0” diameter hole. In accordance with International
Institute of Welding and ASTM E164 specifications.
Dimensions: 12.0” x 4.0” x 1.0”. Metric version available
2 IIW-Type 2 Block
This is a modified version of the original IIW-Type 1 design.
Includes a 2.0” radius x .250” deep cut-out superposed on
the 4.0” radius for distance calibration. Also includes
numbers 3, 5 and 8 through holes (3/64”, 5/64” and 8/64”
diameter) and distance calibration marks to the 2.0” hole.
In accordance with International Institute of Welding,
ASTM E164, and U.S. Air Force NDI Manual T.O. 33B-1-1
specifications. Dimensions: 12.0” x 4.0”x 1.0”. NSN is 6635-
00-415-9225. Metric version available.
3 DC Block
AWS-type block used for shear wave distance calibration.
Contains a 1.0”radius overlaying a 2.0” radius on a 180º
segment. In accordance with ASTM E164 and BRR/AWS X-1
specifications. Dimensions: 2.0” radius section is .5” thick,
1.0” radius section is 1.0” thick. Metric version available.
available.
4 SC Block

AWS-type block used for shear wave sensitivity calibration.

Contains two .062” diameter through holes. In accordance
with ASTM E164 and BRR/AWS requirements. Dimensions:
3.00” x 1.25” x .905”. Metric version available.
5 AWS-type
DSC Block block used for shear wave distance and
sensitivity calibration. Contains a 1.0” radius opposite a
3.0” radius. The 3.0” radius includes a .375” deep x .032”
wide radiused slot. Also contains a 0º reference point for
checking exit point on wedge, and a .125” diameter
through hole and corresponding markings at 45º, 60º and
70º for measuring actual refracted angle. In accordance
with ASTM E164 and AWS 6.16.1B. Dimensions: 1.0” thick.
Metric version available.
6 DS Block
AWS-type block used for longitudinal distance and
sensitivity calibration. Contains a 2.0” high section between
two 4.0” sections. In accordance with AWS requirements.
Dimensions: 6.0” x 4.0” x 2.0”.
7 4-Step Block
Thickness and linearity calibration. This 4-Step block comes
in thicknesses of .250”, .500”, .750”, and 1.000”. Step face
measures .750” x .750”. In accordance with ASTM E797.
Two metric versions available. (4A and 4B) NOTE:
Variations of this block and the 5-Step block below are
available if additional steps are preferred. Also, larger step
faces are offered for use with large diameter transducers.
8 5-Step Block
Thickness and linearity calibration. This 5-Step block comes
in thickness es of . 100”, .200”, .300”, .400” and .500”. Step
face measures .750” x .750”.In accordance with ASTM
E797. Two metric versions available. (5A and 5B)
9 Type MAB Miniature Angle-Beam Calibration Block
 Also known as a “Rompas” block, this ASTM and U.S. Air
Force miniature angle beam block is a substitute for the
DSC block for distance, beam index, refracted angle and
sensitivity calibration. Contains a 1.0” radius opposite a
2.0” radius, and a 5/64” diameter x .750” deep flat-bottom
hole. In accordance with ASTM E164 and U.S. Bureau of
Public Roads, Type B specifications. Dimensions: 1.0” thick.
Metric version available.
10 IOW Beam Profile Block
Used for beam profile measurement of angle beam
transducers and measurement of transducer angles.
Contains nine 1.5mm diameter x 22mm deep side drilled
holes. In accordance with British Standard 2704
requirements. Dimensions: 305mm x 75mm x 50mm
(approx. 12” x 3” x 2”).
11 AWS Resolution Block (RC Block)
Used for checking resolution capabilities of angle beam
transducers. Contains three sets of .062” diameter through
holes for 45º, 60º and 70º. In accordance with AWS
Welding Highway and Railway Bridges specification D1.1
and D2.0. Dimensions: 6.0” x 3.0” x 1.0”
12 NAVSHIPS Test Block
Used for distance amplitude correction, sensitivity levels
and flaw depth information. Contains six 3/64” diameter
side-drilled through holes at distances of .25” to 2.75” in
.25” increments. In accordance with MILSTD- 271G Figure
9, and NAVSHIPS specification 0900-006-3010/ Section 6.
Also known as a “Mare Island block.” Dimensions: 12.0” x
3.0” x 1.25”. Metric version also available. A Navy “3020”
version, containing an additional near-surface (0.125”) hole
and 125-250 Ra scanning surfaces, is also available.
13 Miniature Resolution Block
Used for checking resolution capabilities and calibrating
high resolution test equipment. Contains four .188” wide x
.625” long milled slots to simulate flat plate reflectors at
metal travel distances of .015”, .020”, .025” and .030”. Also
contains six flat-bottom holes, three each with diameters of
1/64” and 3/64” at metal travel distances of .020”, .025”
and .030”. Dimensions: 3.625” x 1.0” x .125”.
14 30 FBH Resolution Block
Used for determining resolution and sensitivity capabilities
and for producing area amplitude and distance amplitude
plots for normal beam transducers. Contains ten flat-
bottom holes at 3/64” diameter, ten at 5/64”, and ten at
8/64”. Metal travel distances range from .050” to 1.250”. In
accordance with ASTM E127 and E428. Dimensions: 11.0” x
4.0” x 1.5”.
15 ASME N-625 Reference Plate
Used for longitudinal, shear, and surface wave sensitivity
calibrations. Contains six flat-bottom holes: three 4/64”
diameter, one each at depths of .050”, .250”, and .500”;
one 4/64” diameter at 1.500” deep; one 8/64” diameter at
1.625” deep; and one 16/64” diameter at 1.750” deep. In
accordance with ASME 1275N Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section III, Nuclear Vessels.
16 Miniature IIW-Type 2 Block
This small and lightweight version of the full-sized IIW-2
does everything its big brother does, at a fraction of the size
and weight. The Vibrant Mini IIW-2 measures 1” thick x 2”
tall x 6” long, and contains both 1” and 2” radii. An .080”
wide sensitivity slot and two sensitivity holes, one at 1/16”
diameter, and one at 1/8”, are located .500” from each
scanning surface. A large 1” diameter through-hole is
included, along with a convenient step measuring .500”
thick in one corner. Angle beam exit markers from 35° to
75° are machine-engraved on one face. Dimensions are
1.000” x 2.000” x 6.000”.
17 V1/5 (A2) Calibration Block
 For calibrating ultrasonic flaw detection equipment in both
laboratory and on-site conditions. Includes a 100mm radius,
1.5mm and 50.0mm holes, engraved reference mark scales,
and slots at the zero point which provide calibrating signals
at intervals of 100mm range. In accordance with British
Standard BS 2704 Block A2 Mod. 1, Fig.2, German Standard
DIN 54-120, EN 12223, Fig. 2, and ISO 2400.
18 V2 (A4) Calibration Block
Small calibration block for on-site checking of miniature
shear wave probe index, time base, beam angle and gain.
Includes a 25mm and 50mm radius, 1.5mm hole (or 5mm),
engraved reference mark scales from 35 to 75 degrees. In
accordance with British Standard BS 2704 block A4, Fig. 4,
and ISO 7963 Cal block No. 2, Fig. 1. Dimensions: 75mm x
43mm x 25mm (12.5 and 20mm thick blocks are also
available.)
19 90° Curved 5-Step Block
Special curved step block for thickness and linearity
calibration of curved surfaces. This 90° Curved 5-Step block
is machined from solid 2" diameter bar with step
thicknesses of .100", .200", .300", .400" and .500". ID radius
is 0.50". In accordance with Vibrant Drawing No. 10177.
Step face is 1.000" x 90° arc.
20 VW Step Block

Metric 8-step thickness and linearity calibration block. This

block comes in thicknesses of 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0,
and 8.0mm. Step face measures 15mm x 15mm.
21 Thin Step Block
Special 4-step block for thickness and linearity calibration of
thin materials. This block comes in thicknesses of 0.040”,
0.060”, 0.080”, and 0.100”. Step face measures 0.750” x
0.750”. Manufactured in accordance with Vibrant drawing
no. 10073. Metric version with steps measuring 1.0, 1.5,
2.0, and 2.5mm and face size of 20mm x 20mm is also
available.
22 Magna-Thin Step Block
Special 5-step block for thickness and linearity calibration of
thin materials. This block comes in thicknesses of 0.020”,
0.040”, 0.060”, 0.080”, and 0.100”. Step face measures
0.750” x 0.750”. Manufactured in accordance with PH Tool
drawing no. 10183. Metric version with steps measuring
0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5mm and face size of 20mm x
20mm is also available.
23 10-Step Block
Special step block for thickness and linearity calibration.
There are three versions of the block available. The 10-Step
Inch version is made to PH Tool drawing no. 10142 and
goes from 0.100” to 1.000” in 0.100” increments. Face
measures 0.750” x 0.750”. The 10-Step Metric 10A version
(drawing no. 10143) goes from 2.5 to 25.0mm in 2.5mm
increments. The 10-Step Metric 10B version (drawing no.
10144) goes from 2.0 to 20.0mm in 2.0mm increments. Step
face on both metric versions is 20mm x 20mm.
24 Tipsy Step Block
 Special Step Block for thickness and linearity calibration.
This versatile block contains eight (8) steps. Set it down on
one side and get the 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0“ steps. Then "Tip"
it over and get the 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5" steps. Step faces
measures 1.00" x 1.00". Manufactured in accordance with
PH Tool drawing no. 10068. Step thickness tolerance is
±0.002". Metric version with steps measuring 25.0, 37.5,
50.0, 62.5, 75.0, 87.5, 100.0, and 112.5mm also available.
Step faces on metric block measure 25.0mm x 25.0mm. Our
new Universal Tipsy Block design combines both
measurement scales on one handy block. Stand it up to
calibrate on the 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0" thicknesses; then
"Tip" it over to get the 25.0, 50.0, 75.0, and 100.0 mm
steps.
25 Sizing Blocks
EDM Slot Sizing Block No. 10072 - This block contains nine
EDM slots from 0.100” to .900” deep. Slot width is 0.011”.
Nominal depth is laser engraved on the side of the block. In
accordance with PH Dwg No. 10072. Alloys: 1018 steel-
nickel plated, Type 304 stainless steel, 7075-T6
aluminumanodized, and others by request. Block
dimensions are 1.000” x 1.000” x 10.000”. Alternative
version of this block with nine 1/16” diameter through holes
is called Drilled Hole Sizing Block No. 10074. .
26 “FAST” UT Sizing Block - This popular block contains 1/32”
dia. SDHs at 0.100”, 0.200”, 0.300”, 0.400” with
corresponding beam exit marks for 70° engraved on both
sides. Also contains two EDM notches at 0.050” and 0.100”
deep x .011” wide x 0.500” long. Alloy: ASTM A516 Grade
70 PVQ plate. In accordance with PH Dwg. No. 10539 Rev.
01. Dimensions: 0.500” x 1.000” x 12.000”. Specials with
EDM slots and holes are also available.