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A collection of articles and information covering non-destructive testing and materials testing.
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QM 0123 Test & Inspection NDT
Test & Inspection

How a Shrinking Workforce Affects Testing and Inspection in NDT

As the pandemic and advances in technology impact the field, education and training remain paramount — especially for newcomers.
Genevieve Diesing
December 30, 2022
2 Comments

While COVID dampened demand early on, the skills gap and labor shortage that has plagued the industry for more than a decade is still in full swing. As new NDT methods advance, quality professionals require new training, and technicians transitioning from film techniques to non-film techniques need hands-on experience.


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QM 1222 Quality 101 NDT RAM 08
Quality 101

Nondestructive Testing Using the Resonance Acoustic Method

RAM is a volumetric approach and evaluates the whole part, both for internal and external structural flaws, metallurgical deviations, and consistency.
Gregory James Weaver
December 15, 2022
4 Comments

The Resonance Acoustic Method (RAM) is a long-standing nondestructive test (NDT) that measures the structural responses of a part. These responses are a set of unique and measurable natural frequency (resonance) data.


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NDT | Back 2 Basics

How Handheld XRF Has Revolutionized Metal and Alloy Analysis

Handheld XRF can help manufacturers streamline their quality control processes.
Mathieu Bauer
November 15, 2022
2 Comments

HH-XRF can help manufacturers to streamline their quality control processes and ensure materials meet the requirements for demanding applications.


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Materials Testing

The Relationship Between Residual Stress State and Quality

Designing in, manufacturing for, and measuring residual stresses may be the most effective way to produce quality parts.
Beth Matlock Snipes Will McAlexander
November 14, 2022
5 Comments

Does residual stress affect quality? The short answer is “yes.” The better question is, “How does residual stress affect quality?”


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NDT | Standards

The Evolution of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) from Conventional UT to Total Focusing Method

As technology continues to advance, ultrasonic testing advances too.
Frederic Reverdy
November 11, 2022
10 Comments

Ultrasonic testing technology has improved dramatically and continuously, now offering advanced imaging power with high resolution.


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Evident Montreal Office Dedicated to NDT Software Solutions Development

November 8, 2022
6 Comments

To advance its nondestructive testing (NDT) software innovation, Evident Corporation announced the opening of an office in Montreal, Canada that will house a new team of software design experts.


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NDT | Training

The Need for Excellence in NDT Training

The technology of NDT deserves and requires excellence in training programs.
Charles J. Hellier
November 7, 2022
2 Comments

The evolution of NDT training has been an interesting and challenging trip. And along the way there have been issues that have not always been effectively addressed.


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NDT | Training

NDT Training Programs: Components and Considerations

Is this training program sufficient to prepare a technician to perform critical examinations in the field of NDT?
Donald Booth
November 7, 2022
5 Comments

First, what is an NDT training program? Various codes and standards have varying definitions of exactly what is required for an NDT training program to be considered acceptable.


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QM 1022 NDT Radiography 450 Engine Block
NDT | Radiography

2D Radiography (x-ray) for NDT

2D radiography continues to be essential to the safety and reliability of many of the world's industrial products.
Gregory James Weaver
October 11, 2022
6 Comments

2D Radiography (x-ray), a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) method, is applied in a multitude of manufacturing, repair industries, and in every type of inspection program. 2D X-ray is the most used NDT method outside of visual inspection.


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NDT | Force Testing

A Case for Distance Accuracy in Force Measurement

When in doubt, specify a force tester with the tightest and most complete distance accuracy specification necessary for the application.
Mark Fridman
October 11, 2022
7 Comments

Many of us are familiar with accuracy specifications pertaining to force measurement, usually a percentage of full scale or a percentage of reading. While this is broadly understood, the waters become a bit murkier in applications involving both force and distance measurements.


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