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ASNT Virtual Section

Get the ASNT Section experience from anywhere. Engage, learn, and network with NDT professionals around the world.

The ASNT Virtual Section is your gateway to connecting with nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals from around the globe, all from the comfort of your own space. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, participate in live discussions, or network with peers, the Virtual Section provides a dynamic and accessible platform tailored to meet your professional needs. Join our quarterly meetings and discover how to stay engaged, no matter where you are.

Looking to Join the ASNT Virtual Section?

The ASNT Virtual Section is available to all ASNT members -- even if already associated with a local section.

To join the global network and receive meeting updates:

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Become an ASNT Member

To affiliate with the Virtual Section, you need to be an ASNT member. Not yet a member? Join ASNT to connect with a network of other NDT professionals and valuable resources built to support your career.

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Affiliate on Your MyASNT Account

Once you are an ASNT member, complete your affiliation:

  1. Log in to your MyASNT account

  2. Navigate to the "My Sections" page from the menu on the left

  3. Select "Add Virtual Section"

Upcoming Meeting

Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)

Tuesday, 13 May 2025
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

ACFM is an electromagnetic nondestructive testing technique that provides one pass inspection and capable of detecting and sizing surface or near surface breaking cracks in metals. The technique is suited for inspecting painted welded structures without removing the paint.

A modern ACFM inspection system comprises a field inducing probe with state of art low noise analogue electronics coupled with a built-in control system and easy to use Microsoft Windows based analysis software. The use of mathematical models to predict crack size. The models predict how electromagnetic fields are affected by the presence of breaking fatigue crack.

Advantages of ACFM technique in comparison to magnetic particle and eddy current NDT inspection techniques:

  • The ability to detect defects through 0.1-0.2 in. (2.5-5mm) thick or more of non-conductive coating.

  • The ability to obtain depth information on cracks up to 1 in. (25mm) deep.

  • Easy testing at material boundary

  • No requirement for onsite calibration.

  • Detection and sizing in one instrument

Looking for Past Meetings?

Members can access and view previous ASNT Virtual Section meetings online -- anytime, anywhere.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, members of an ASNT Section also can also belong to the ASNT Virtual Section. The ASNT Virtual Section isn’t intended to replace the participation in, or activities offered by, local sections but serves as a supplement to them.

All ASNT members affiliated with the ASNT Virtual Section are invited to participate in meetings. We encourage all eligible members to join and take advantage of the unique opportunities offered through these virtual gatherings.

Yes, registration is required for all members who wish to participate in our meetings. Registration is required to secure your spot and keep up to date on meeting access and details.

No, participation in ASNT Virtual Section meetings is completely free. We do require registration to secure your spot and keep informed of all the details leading up to the event.

ASNT Virtual Section meetings are held quarterly, giving members regular opportunities to engage and stay connected. Our meetings take place in July, October, January, and April, so you can plan ahead and join us each quarter.

Yes, ASNT members who attend our Virtual Section meetings will earn 1 contact hour that can be applied toward recertification under renewal schedule category D. After the meeting, you’ll receive an attendance certificate via email, making it easy to document your participation.

The ASNT Virtual Section is a special benefit exclusively for ASNT members. If you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join ASNT today and start enjoying the full range of benefits, including access to our Virtual Section meetings.

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Your affiliation with the ASNT Virtual Section is tied directly to your ASNT membership. As long as your ASNT membership remains active, you’ll continue to enjoy all the benefits of being part of the Virtual Section.

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