Specializing in conventional ultrasonics, phased array, and magnetic particle testing
Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic testing (UT) involves imparting high frequency sound into the test piece and studying the return echoes. The operator evaluates the echo time and amplitude to make measurements and identify flaws.
Magnetic Particle Testing
A magnetic field is applied across a ferromagnetic test piece while test particles are applied. Surface or near-surface discontinuities disrupt the magnetic field and attract the particles, which build up and reveal cracks and other discontinuities invisible to the naked eye. In the field, the most common way of performing MPI is with an AC yoke.
Performed under ambient lighting or with the aid of a flashlight. Can be performed with wet solution or with dry powder, and may be performed over thin non-conductive coatings such as contrast paint to aid visibility. Particles can be seen with the naked eye after inspection.