July 2016 - 20/20 NDT Technology

The Basics of Dye Penetrant Testing

Testing

Dye penetrant testing helps determine flaws in a structure’s integrity, including metal, glass, ceramics, plastic and rubber.   As a builder, architect, or other professional overseeing a structure's integrity, you want to make sure you deliver a quality product. This means that you need to find any existing flaws before you let anyone near your…

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Magnetic Particle Testing 101: What You Need to Know

Testing

Magnetic particle testing provides one of the most reliable ways to test any metal structure.   Whenever you build or repair a product or structure, you do everything you can to deliver quality work. You don't want that product to fail, and you certainly don't want your work injuring anyone. This would weigh heavily on…

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What You Should Know About Pipeline Corrosion

Testing

If you work in the gas or oil industry, you already know that corrosion is one of the leading causes of pipeline failure. It's also one of the public's primary concerns about the oil industry. Below, we'll talk about what happens when corrosion goes undetected, how companies can detect corrosion, and how to prevent future…

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What It Takes to Work in Non-Destructive Testing

Careers

Your current career doesn't excite you. When you clock in at the beginning of your shift, you know another unfulfilling day awaits you. You don't feel like your job does anything worthwhile for the company, the community, or even you. It doesn't challenge you, and you drudge through each day just because you need a…

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