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NDT & Advanced NDT

Seeing inside steel — without cutting it open

Conventional and advanced non-destructive testing methods to detect, size and record flaws in welds, piping, vessels and structures.

Methods

Eight methods. One standard of care.

EMAT

Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer

Couplant-free ultrasonic inspection generated electromagnetically — suited to hot, coated or rough surfaces and corrosion mapping.

UT

Ultrasonic Testing

High-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws and measure wall thickness in plates, pipes and welds.

PAUT

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing

Multi-element probes steer and focus beams, producing detailed cross-sectional images of welds and components.

TOFD

Time of Flight Diffraction

Diffracted signals from flaw tips allow accurate sizing of weld defects — a fast, recordable volumetric method.

RT

Radiographic Testing

X-ray or gamma radiation produces a permanent image revealing internal discontinuities in welds and castings.

MT

Magnetic Particle Testing

Detects surface and near-surface cracks in ferromagnetic materials using magnetic fields and indicator particles.

PT / DPT

Liquid / Dye Penetrant Testing

Penetrant drawn into surface-breaking defects reveals cracks and porosity on non-porous materials.

VT

Visual Testing

Systematic visual examination — direct or aided — as the first line of quality verification on every job.

Why advanced NDT

Faster coverage. Better sizing. Recordable data.

Methods such as EMAT, PAUT and TOFD give engineers detailed, auditable inspection data — supporting fitness-for-service decisions and minimising downtime during shutdowns.

Ultrasonic thickness gauge on a pressure vessel

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