Technical and scientific advances over the past century have provided many options for inspecting structural welds when erecting steel-framed structures and buildings. Radiographic Testing (RT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT),...
The Importance of Remote Visual Inspection in NDT
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
Remote Visual Inspection has Provided Key Inspection Data While Maintaining Safety for its Operators. Remote visual inspection (RVI) is a nondestructive testing (NDT) technique used for the visual inspection...
Recommendations for Visual Testing of Welds
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
Visual Testing Responsibilities before Welding and Fabrication Work Project Drawings and Specifications Purchase Order Specifications Job Materials Chemical Analysis and Mechanical Properties Test Reports Investigate for Base Metal Defects...
Performing Visual Testing of Pipe Systems
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
In the construction of pipelines/ pipework for the transporting of petroleum, gas, chemical, or other fluids/slurries, it is critical to perform nondestructive testing (NDT) of the welds. Why? Comprehensive...
Indirect Visual Testing of Welds
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
Visual Testing (VT) technicians often need to inspect internal welds, welds that are often deep inside a part or assembly, or are in some way not easily accessible. In...
What You Need to Know When Selecting an Ultrasonic Thickness Gage
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
When it comes time to choose the proper ultrasonic thickness gage for your needs, many factors must be considered. Many of the important points are obvious such as budget...
Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Bars and Tubular Products
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
Ultrasonic nondestructive testing (NDT) is a well-established technique that utilizes high frequency sound waves to locate cracks and other hidden flaws in metals, composites, and plastics. In the metals...
Ultrasonic Testing of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber Composites
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
As the use of fiberglass and carbon fiber composites in manufacturing has grown, so has the need for reliable nondestructive testing, both in the initial fabrication stage and while...
Ultrasonic Testing of Bolts and Pins: Longitudinal Beam Review
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
A longitudinal beam is also known as a straight beam, or compression wave. Some people think that NDT technicians who are certified as Level II ultrasonic testing (UT) thickness...
Ultrasonic Testing: Not Only for Weld Examination
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November 30, 2024
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Brent Moutlon
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is a versatile volumetric nondestructive testing (NDT) method that enables the NDT technician to investigate the full thickness of the material being examined. The method is...