U.S. Inspection & NDT, LLC

Our Services

• Radiographic Testing (RT)

  Radiographic Testing (RT) is the capability to view the internal structure of a specimen by using x-ray and gamma-ray radiation that is generated from an isotope such as iridium-192, selenium-75, or cobalt-60. With our highly trained and qualified technicians, this method gives them the ability to perceive, note, and observe any type of defect on the internal piece. Defects can range from corrosion, erosion, wall thickness, any type of noticeable damage or flaws (cracks, slag, inclusions, etc), and welding imperfections. The method of radiographic testing is highly known and performed with its advantages that it possesses over other NDT techniques. The advantages of radiographic testing are: Highly reproducible Ability to gather data and store information for later analysis Ability to perform on a variety of different materials Requires minimal surface area for preparation More importantly, our radiographic testing can be performed in the field giving our clients immediate results.

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• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

  Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is a method of using short, high frequency ultrasonic waves to identify flaws in a component. Our highly trained and experienced technicians will then measure these waves to determine and identify the internal flaws. Ultrasonic testing is typically used for dimensional measurements, thickness, material characterization, and flaw detections. UT equipment is made up with several separate units depending on the type of ultrasonic testing that is being performed. Equipment may include, pulsers, receivers, transducers, and display monitors. The useful advantages of UT is that it is incredibly accurate and can scan on and underneath the surface.

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• Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT)

  Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) is a widely known and commonly utilized method that is used to detect surface and subsurface flaws in most ferromagnetic pipe and pipe welds. Magnetic testing is very effective for quality control, final inspections, and inspections of larger components. The two simple and common variations of magnetic particle testing are wet magnetic particle testing and dry magnetic particle testing. Wet magnetic particle testing is usually black and can be used against a white contrast paint for better visibility. Dry magnetic particle testing is in a form of a powder with colors that varying from red, yellow, and grey. The process for both variations starts with running a magnetic current though the component. If there is any damage or defects in the ferromagnetic material, the magnetic current will be interrupted and will cause magnetism to leak from material. The area of the damage or flaw is referred as the “flux leakage field”. After the flux leakage field is detected, the process continues with spreading magnetic particles (dry or wet) on the component. The magnetic particles will be drawn to the flux leakage field, which will identify the approximate size and shape of the damage. Magnetic Particle Testing advantages include being highly portable with materials stocked in our mobile darkrooms, a non-pre-cleaning service, and generally inexpensive. This method is also the most favorable when detecting fine and shallow surface cracks, no matter the size of component.

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• Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT)

  Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT) is the method of using fluorescent dye to indicate and detect surface flaws on a component that might not be visible. This technique is based on the “capillarity attraction” which is when a liquid is able to flow into a narrow space without the assistance of an external force, such as gravity. The capillarity attraction results in making the surface flaw visible and capable for interpretation. Liquid penetrant testing is a simple process that includes liquid penetrant to be applied to the surface of a component. With sufficient time, the liquid penetrate will dwell and detect any damages that the surface might have. The excess penetrant is then removed, and a developer is applied to the component, making it ready for examination by one of our highly trained technicians. Liquid penetrant testing is relativity simple to use and one of the least expensive methods. LPT is ideally used for examining small surface discontinues that are not visible to the human eye, larger area, and effective on those small or large complex geometric shape components. Aerosol spray cans of penetrant are kept in our mobile darkrooms to make materials portable as our technicians perform penetrant testing in the field.

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• Welding Certification Services

  U.S. Inspection & NDT provides predominant testing and approval services for welding procedures and welders qualifications. With our knowledge and experience, our welding fabricators and engineers evaluate each welding procedure to ensure its suitable and the correct technique for the material. After the procedure has been approved, the client’s welder will be tested against it to make sure they are capable of conducting the procedure properly. Our welder engineers will also offer their help to clients if they’re procedures are not up to capability in-house. These procedures are important with welding being the most common technique to join metallic materials together. Welding fabricators and contractors will develop welding procedures to qualify welders before the welding can transpire. There are also specific procedures to meet requirements of recognized welding codes such as ASME, AWS, or CSA. These must be followed in accordance with either statutory or customer requirements. The fundamental requirements for a welding procedure are that the welding properties meet or exceed the material properties of the joined parts. A good welding procedure, however, will also ensure simple and efficient welding and mitigate common problems with welding such as distortion, hardening and welding defects. Optimizing a welding process is an iterative science and usually depends on the skill and experience of the welder.

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• Quality Management Services (QA/QC)

  Our Quality Assurance and Quality Control services have been combined to provide an overall project-verification solution which ensures our clients’ compliance with quality, environmental and health/safety specifications throughout the stages of a project. By helping construction contractors, we validate that their internal operations and procedures meet the requirements recognized by the Quality Management Systems. This is accomplished by supporting them to develop, initiate, and regularly revise a Project Quality Manual that follows the quality procedures required during each phase of the project. It is important to ensure that quality, scheduling, and cost requirements are met in each of the different stages of a project. We concentrate on our three areas of quality: - Project- Development of a project quality manual, project quality plan to incorporate procedures and flowcharts as well as audit schedules and data packages for the project - Procurement- Auditing the project at the client’s facilities to ensure compliance with required codes, and following of the approve project quality plans - Construction- auditing by inspectors to ensure compliance in areas of construction management, supervision, and engineering. Also reports the results of inspections.

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