Creaform, a global provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced the release of Pipecheck 6.1, a major upgrade to its pipeline integrity assessment software.
According to the company, "Pipecheck 6.1 remains the safest NDT solution for pipeline integrity assessment." It provides complete 3D visualization of internal and external surfaces, guaranteeing pipeline integrity and public safety. Used in conjunction with the HandyScan 3D or Go!Scan 3D product lines, Pipecheck 6.1 offers:
- increased capacity: this new version can measure objects with much larger diameters, such as storage tanks, pressure vessels, railcars, etc., which will ultimately open up new markets in the transport and refining sectors,
- Save time and money: when used with Go!SCAN 3D, the software provides a complete 3D image, including geometry, colors, textures and even writing,
- user independence: the new weld selection function and the famous virtual depth gauge eliminate many manual operations that would normally require expertise and experience,
- flexibility and versatility: Pipecheck 6.1 provides assessment capabilities for different types of pipeline damage (corrosion, mechanical damage, radius, wrinkle, ovality, etc.), correlation of in-line inspections (ILI) and import of ultrasonic test (UT) data for mixed analysis,
- rapid deployment in the field: effective in all working conditions, whether in direct sunlight or harsh environments. "In addition, because it requires fewer targets to measure corrosion, it saves time and offers a major competitive advantage."says Creaform,
- speed and precision: with up to 1,500,000 measurements per second and up to 0.025 mm (0.0009 in) accuracy, it delivers precise, reproducible results.
"This new version of Pipecheck clearly demonstrates Creaform's commitment to the continuous improvement of our NDT pipeline inspection solutions, said Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, Product Manager. With the added feature of texture registration and all the new user-independent tools, this software provides a complete, in-depth report, in a single file, of any object large or small in diameter."