U.T.
- Ultrasonic Inspection
M.T. - Magnetic Particle
Inspection
E.T. - Eddy Current Inspection
R.T. - X or Gamma Radiography
P.T. - Dye Penetrant
MATERIAL
|
FLAW
TYPE |
Surface
Cracks & Flaws |
Sub-Surface
Cracks & Flaws |
Internal
Flaws
& Discontinuities |
Lack
of Bond or
Lack of Fusion |
Non-Metallic
Inclusions - Slag,
Porosity |
Material
Quality |
Laminations,
Thickness,
Measurement |
Ferrous
Forgings
&
Stampings |
M.T. |
M.T.
U.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
|
R.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Ferrous
Raw
Materials &
Rolled Products |
M.T.
|
M.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
|
M.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Ferrous
Tube & Pipe |
M.T.
E.T. |
M.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
U.T. |
M.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Ferrous
Welds |
M.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Steel
Castings |
M.T. |
M.T.
U.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
|
R.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Iron
Castings |
M.T. |
U.T.
E.T. |
U.T. |
|
R.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
U.T. |
Non-Ferrous
Components
& Materials |
P.T.
E.T. |
|
R.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
P.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Ferrous
Components
Finished |
M.T. |
U.T.
E.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
M.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Non-Ferrous
Components
Finished |
P.T.
E.T. |
U.T.
E.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T.
E.T. |
|
U.T. |
Aircraft
Ferrous
Components |
R.T.
M.T.
E.T. |
M.T.
U.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
M.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
Aircraft
Non-Ferrous
Components |
R.T.
P.T.
E.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
R.T.
U.T. |
U.T. |
P.T.
U.T. |
|
U.T. |
INDUSTRY
TYPE |
TESTING |
Aerospace
Industry |
Testing
components including aero-engine, landing gear and air frame parts
during production |
Aircraft
Overhaul |
Testing
components during overhaul including aero-engine and landing gear
components |
Automotive
Industry |
Testing
brakes-steering and engine safety critical components for flaws introduced
during manufacture. Iron castings - material quality. Testing of diesel
engine pistons up to marine enghine size |
Petrochemical
& Gas Industry |
Pipe-line
and tank internal corrosion measurement from outside. Wel testing
on new work. Automotive LPG tank testing |
Railway
Industry |
Testing
locomotive and rolling stock axles for fatigue cracks. Testing rail
for heat induced cracking. Diesel locomotive engines and structures |
Mining
Industry |
Testing
of pit head equipment and underground transport safety critical components |
Agricultural
Engineering |
Testing
of all fabricated, forged and cast components in agricultural equipment
including those in tractor engines |
Power
Generation |
Boiler
and pressure vessel testing for weld and plate defects both during
manufacturing and in subsequent service. Boiler pipe work thickness
measurement and turbine alternator component testing |
Iron
Foundry |
Testing
ductile iron castings for metal strength on 100% quality control basis |
Shipbuilding
Industry |
Structural
and welding testing. Hull and bulkhead thickness measurement. Engine
components testing |
Steel
Industry |
Testing
of rolled and re-rolled products including billets, plate sheet and
structural sections |
Pipe
& Tube Manufacturing Industry |
Raw
plate and strip testing. Automatic ERW tube testing. Oil line pipe
spiral weld testing |