Stainless steel and aluminum are popular materials for NDT inspection plugs due to their specific properties that make them suitable for harsh environments. Stainless Steel Plugs Durability: Stainless steel is known for its high strength and durability, which makes it ideal for use in environments...
Standards + Specs
TML / UT Label Specs
Thickness Measurement Location (TML) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) labels are essential for identifying inspection points in various nondestructive testing (NDT) applications. Material and Coating: Material: 3.5 mil matte silver mylar polyester. Coating: 1.0 mil UV laminate. This coating resists...
NDT Terms
Digital Radiography: The use of digital imaging techniques for radiographic testing, which offers improved sensitivity and resolution compared to traditional film-based methods. Eddy Current Testing (ECT): ECT is widely used for surface and near-surface defect detection, and advancements in probe...
ASTM Standards
Some of the more commonly used ASTM NDT standards: Additional standards can be found in the ASTM Annual Book of Standards. ASTM E709:Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle TestingASTM E1444:Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle TestingASTM E165:Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant...
Weld Procedure Specification (WPS)
A Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) is a detailed, step-by-step guide that welders follow to ensure that the welds they create meet specific quality standards. 1. Welding Process This specifies the type of welding process to be used, such as: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) GMAW (Gas Metal Arc...