Advancement and Trends in Non-Destructive Testing Methodology

 

Did you know we are currently in the fourth industrial revolution since the start of the 21st century? This time, the industrial transition features processes and technologies that promote the use of automation, enhanced connectivity, process optimisation measures, and better data management to increase productivity, save time, and minimise costs. Non-destructive testing technology is one of the developments that continue to thrive with the growing need to reduce human involvement in maintaining, troubleshooting, and monitoring materials.

 

Compared to traditional testing methods, non-destructive testing is non-invasive, faster, and more reliable in identifying a material’s structure, quality, component, or integrity. Plus, it does not require taking samples for testing in a lab, so it does not interfere with the product’s or material’s final use. As such, it delivers benefits like cost-effectiveness and quality control. Below are some of the most current trends and advancements associated with it.

 

 

Ultrasonics

 

Ultrasonic test equipment uses a series of sensors and transducers to determine flaws and take measurements. Ultrasonic testing technology is the most versatile, as it can help with material thickness measurements, corrosion mapping, and welding inspection, and suitable for a wide range of materials, like steel, carbon fibre, and more. The most advanced equipment includes 3D array or phased array systems and wall thickness gauges.

 

 

UV-A LED technology

 

UV light torches and lamps are useful for non-destructive testing where you need to find tiny fractures, cracks, and non-visible breaks on structures, equipment, and foundations. Plus, it can detect inconsistencies that are hard to see or cannot be seen by the naked eye. Newer lamps and torches generate safe high-yield UV-A LED light that can withstand all environments and situations. The options include booth-mounted, wall-mounted, and battery-powered lamps.

 

 

Electromagnetic induction

 

Eddy current testing is a proven method for identifying and analysing flaws both on the surface and beneath it in materials that conduct electricity. The latest devices are portable, user-friendly, and easy to use in the lab or on the field.

 

 

Discover more technologies at PCTE Industrial.

 

Browse more non-destructive testing equipment here at PCTE Industrial. We carry the latest and most advanced solutions from leading brands like Proceq and Uniwest.

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