Evaluating a product’s materials and internal components is one of the best ways to test the integrity of a product. But how does each industry evaluate their products? And are chemicals involved? In this blog post, we’re going to give you a brief overview of what is non-destructive testing, its purpose, examples, and how chemicals can play a role.
Let’s dive in to the basics of non-destructive testing!
What Is Non-Destructive Testing?
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a process that analyzes the integrity and structure of a product.
This test can look different for every industry and product, but it always seeks to inspect the product without creating damage.
The goal? Ensure that the product is safe for use and meets the standards put in place.
Destructive testing on the other hand, involves attempting to dismantle or destroy a product to test the durability and effectiveness of materials.
Other names for an NDT include “Non-destruction…”
- Evaluation(NDE)
- Examination (NDE)
- Inspection (NDI)
Examples of NDTs by Industry
Now, let’s take a closer look at how NDT is utilized across five common industries.
- Aerospace – The Eddy Current test (ET) is a popular test in the aerospace industry used to detect cracks or other defects inside of materials in an aircraft.
- Construction – Concrete testing is conducted by measuring the ultrasonic waves through the material. While this isn’t the only NDT, it is effective at assessing the integrity of a concrete surface.
- Manufacturing – Ultrasonic tests can measure thickness of materials in machinery parts without causing damage.
- Electronics – X-ray inspections may be used to look at internal components to check placement of parts.
- Military – A variety of NDTs can be used in the military. In defense departments, one popular NDT is an acoustic emission test that monitors the strain on military equipment to check for issues and signs of failure.
How Chemicals Are Used in NDTs
Chemicals often play an important role during an NDT. Solvents, dyes, surface cleaners, and even gases are used in several NDTs.
Since these tests are supposed to assess the integrity of a product without destroying it, the chemicals used are generally done so to penetrate within a product and find cracks and other issues.
For example, NDTs such as the Liquid Penetration Test (LPT) use florescent chemicals that penetrate into the surface of a material. A UV light is then used to identify if any cracks are present.
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