Nondestructive testing (NDT) is a type of testing that allows for the examination or analysis of materials and components without sacrificing their usefulness. Nondestructive testing techniques are also utilized to detect, characterize, or measure damage to a material. The purpose of NDT is to inspect a component in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner without causing damage to equipment or interruption to manufacturing operations.
You may already be familiar with some NDT technologies such as X-ray or ultrasound in the medical industry. X-rays can evaluate bones for fractures, and ultrasounds can evaluate a developing fetus, a person’s abdominal and pelvic organs, muscles and tendons, or their heart and blood vessels