Magnetic particle inspection is only used to test parts made of a ferromagnetic metal, which can be magnetized and retain magnetism.

For assurance of the absence of surface defects, inspection techniques range from simple visual through dye penetrant testing of cleaned non-magnetic materials, to magnetic particle inspection for ...

See a live magnetic particle inspection of a pitch change fork by Jon Burg, the nondestructive test technician at Aircraft Propeller Service.

Non-destructive testing methods are used in industry to evaluate the integrity and properties of material or components without causing damage to the tested object. Aside from industrial radiography, ...

Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the process of evaluating the quality and integrity of a manufactured part without harming its usability. There are six common NDT methods: visual testing, liquid ...

A video clip from Corus showing what non-destructive testing (NDT) is and the methods commonly used in non-destructive testing of welded steel components to ensure there is no unacceptable defects ...