Published on 19-Jan-2023

Comparison between the different Non-Destructive Testing Methods

Comparison between the different Non-Destructive Testing Methods

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a testing and analysis technique used by industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component, structure, or system for characteristic differences or welding defects and discontinuities without causing damage to the original part. NDT is also known as non-destructive examination (NDE), non-destructive inspection (NDI), and Non-destructive evaluation (NDE).


As we know, non-destructive testing can generally be split into two areas: surface techniques and sub-surface techniques. These techniques are then categorized into various testing methods such as visual testing, liquid penetrant testing, acoustic emission testing, leak testing, radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, eddy-current testing, vibration analysis, thermal/infrared testing, and laser testing.

Let’s have a look at the points which differentiate them from each other. 


Visual Testing

VT

Oldest forms of testing

Can check for damage including cracks, corrosion, and misalignment

Liquid Penetrant Testing

PT

Flexible technique used in the aviation industry

Can detect surface defects and structural damage in non-porous materials

Acoustic Emission Testing

AE

An abrupt force is used

Leaks and active corrosion can be detected

Leak Testing

LT

Involves pressurizing & immersing the test object in a liquid

detects gas (usually air) leaking from the test piece in the form of bubbles.

Radiographic Testing

RT

can use both x-rays for thin materials and gamma rays for thicker materials

To show discontinuities in the testing object

Ultrasonic Testing

UT

uses high-frequency sound waves to locate defects

conduct examinations and measurements on a test area

Magnetic Particle Testing

MT

involves inducing a magnetic field in the test object

find discontinuities at or near the surface of ferromagnetic materials

Eddy-current Testing

ECT

induces an electromagnetic field in a conductive test object

measures the secondary magnetic field generated around the electric current 

Vibration Analysis 

VA

used to monitor the vibration signatures generated by a rotating piece of machinery 

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Thermal/Infrared Testing

IRT

mapping the surface temperatures of an object

used to detect damage such as corrosion, delamination, voids, and disbonds

Laser Testing Methods

LMT

Useful in detecting tiny flaws

use laser light in different ways to detect deformation on the surface of objects and computer processing to compare stressed and unstressed conditions


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