Introduction to

Nondestructive Testing
 Definition of NDT
• The use of noninvasive
• techniques to determine
• the integrity of a
material,
• component or structure
or
quantitatively measure
• some characteristic of
• an object.
i.e. Inspect or measure
without doing harm.
 Methods of NDT
Micro Thermography
Visual wave
Acoustic a rti c le
netic P
e stin g M ag
Ta p T Microsco
py
X-ray Liquid Penetrant
Acousti Replicati
c Emissi o nt s
on n e m e
as u r
Ult M e
ras eti c
o ni a g n
c Laser M
In Eddy
ka ge te r fe r C u r rent
Flu x L e a om etry
 What are Some Uses
of NDT Methods?
• Flaw Detection and Evaluation
• Leak Detection
• Location Determination
• Dimensional Measurements
• Structure and Microstructure Characterization
• Estimation of Mechanical and Physical Properties
• Stress (Strain) and Dynamic Response Measurements
• Material Sorting and Chemical Composition
Determination
When are NDT Methods Used?
• There are NDE application at almost any
stage
• in the production or life cycle of a
component.
– To assist in product development
– To screen or sort incoming materials
– To monitor, improve or control manufacturing
processes
– To verify proper processing such as heat treating
– To verify proper assembly
– To inspect for in-service damage
 Six Most Common
• Visual NDT Methods
• Liquid Penetrant

• Magnetic
• Ultrasonic
• Eddy Current
• X-ray
For More Information on NDT
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