From kitchen piping to the space shuttle, it is common practice to inspect components that need to be structurally reliable. Today's fabricators use a host of non-destructive examinations (NDE) that range from simple visual inspections to state of the art computerized radiography. Based on sound physics principles, these NDE techniques are used for determining the quality or characteristics of a material, part, or assembly without permanently altering it or its properties.
This introduction to NDE will be presented by IRISNDT personnel and will include a brief overview of the more commonly used NDE techniques such as radiography, liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, and ultrasound. The underlying principles behind the workings of various NDE techniques will be explained. There will also be opportunities to see some sample materials, with and without defects, as well as some basic NDE equipment.
Since its founding in 1953, IRISNDT has continuously increased its expertise and experience in all aspects of the NDE industry in order to better support Alberta fabricators.
