QIU Tian,XU Zhaojun,WANG Yuxuan,et al.Detection of Simulated Blister in Medium Density Fiberboard Using Ultrasonic Phase Difference Method[J].Chinese Journal of Wood Science and Technology,2025,39(05):39-48. DOI: 10.12326/j.2096-9694.2025031.
Detection of Simulated Blister in Medium Density Fiberboard Using Ultrasonic Phase Difference Method
a common defect that frequently appears during the production of medium density fiberboard (MDF)
compromises its performance. To accurately detecting these internal defects
this study proposes an ultrasonic phase-difference method specifically tailored for MDF. Six MDF panels of various thicknesses were fabricated. Artificial blisters were constructed in order to systematically investigate the ultrasonic phase characteristics in both defect-free and blister-simulation regions using an oscilloscope and a power amplifier. When ultrasonic waves traverse defect-free MDF
the phase exhibits a periodic variation between -180° and +180°. In contrast
when the wave interacts with a blister
the phase remains within the same range only if the excitation frequency is below 230 kHz
while when it is above 230 kHz
the phase range collapses abruptly to between -50° and +50°. Consequently
frequencies of 230 kHz and higher are recommended for reliable blister detection. A strong linear correlation (Pearson’s
r
≈0.9) was formed between the measured phase and the geometrical attributes of the blister: its depth from the surface and its thickness. Specifically
the phase increases monotonically with increasing both defect depth and thickness. The proposed method offers a non-destructive
depth-resolving inspection solution that can be integrated into industrial MDF production lines
thereby offering significant value for the realization of online
automated
and intelligent quality monitoring of fiberboard production.
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