VISUAL TESTING / VISUAL INSPECTION Regardless of technological advancements in inspection techniques the primary and most important inspection / test technique is visual inspection. Time has proved that visual inspection is the most effective technique of all. Other techniques can be employed if and when the welds or parts to be examined are considered visually […]

DYE (or) LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) is used to detect casting, forging and welding surface defects such as hairline cracks, surface porosity, leaks in new products, and fatigue cracks on in-service components. The penetrant may be applied to all ferrous and non-ferrous materials. It is particularly suitable for the inspection of batch quantities of […]

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING Magnetic Partical Inspection (MPI) is used to detect casting, forging and weld surface defects such as hairline and fatigue cracks on in-service components. Magnetic particle inspection is a cost effective and efficient method of testing ferromagnetic components for discontinuities. In a fabrication environment it is used to locate surface and near surface weld defects. […]

What is Radiographic Interpretation? The Radiographic Interpretation course only covers the interpretation of the radiograph, therefore is suitable for personnel wishing to only interpret radiographs as opposed to creating radiographs via Radiographic testing. What are the responsibilities of a individual who is certified to Radiographic Interpretation Level 2? An individual certified to Radiographic Interpretation Level […]

RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING Radiographic Testing (RT), or industrial radiography, is a nondestructive testing (NDT) method of inspecting materials for hidden flaws by using the ability of short wavelength electromagnetic radiation (high energy photons) to penetrate various materials. Radiography’s purpose is strictly viewing. Industrial radiography has grown out of engineering, and is a major element of nondestructive testing. […]

ULTRASONIC TESTING Ultrasonic testing is performed on steel and other metals and alloys Ultrasonic Inspection can detect sub-surface irregularities and flaws in welds. The technique is fast effective and sensitive, the results are instant. The technique is most ideally suited for material thickness in excess of 8mm wall, with no upper limit. When defects are detected their exact […]