Metal thickness meters using Multiple echo can ignore most types of coatings as long as they are solidly adhered to the surface. Any de-laminations will affect measurements, but then the coating is no longer serviceable and will have to be removed and replaced anyway. Coatings containing ‘particles’ may cause problems because the ultrasound is deflected.
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