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What Is Nondestructive Testing?

Nondestructive testing (NDT) blends quality assurance and materials science into a profession devoted to inspecting, testing, and evaluating materials, components, or assemblies. Using a set of test methods, technicians identify cracks, voids, inclusions, and weld discontinuities, as well as identify misassembled subcomponents, without destroying the serviceability of the part or system.

NDT is used to ensure product integrity and reliability, control manufacturing processes, lower production costs, and maintain a uniform quality level. Without it, the safety and reliability of components can be seriously jeopardized, leading to catastrophic failures such as airplane and locomotive crashes, pipeline leaks and explosions, nuclear reactor failures, and ships sinking.

Industries that utilize NDT include: