To a qualified and well-equipped nondestructive testing technician, few inspections present an insurmountable technical hurdle. Technicians have a range of testing methods at their disposal, from sophisticated ultrasound and eddy current technologies to manual processes like liquid penetrant.
Often the bigger challenge isn’t the technique but the sheer size of a work area. The scope of any inspection will affect the technician’s approach to speed, flaw detectability, and ultimately cost—all high priorities for a manufacturer or asset owner.