Our services.

We operate an inspection facility with over 20,000 square feet of space and a large array of state-of-the-art equipment covering a variety of inspection and testing disciplines.

 

Ultrasonic Inspection

With digital ultrasonic inspection equipment and four automated scanning systems, NDE Labs is capable of efficiently testing items ranging from simple plate stock to complex composite structures.

  • Automated digital acquisition C-scan

  • Non-immersion - Composites – lamina and sandwich​

  • Immersion, including bar and plate stock, forgings and castings​

  • Portable​

  • Pulse-echo – longitudinal, shear, TOF​

  • Bond testing​

  • Multiple Standards​

  • Aluminum, titanium, stainless​

  • Custom capabilities​

 

Magnetic Particle Inspection

We perform both wet and dry magnetic particle inspections and we have machines capable of receiving parts up to eight feet in length. Larger parts can often be inspected using portable equipment or special cable wrap techniques.

  • 4x Magwerks bench testing units​

  • 100-inch bed length​

  • 6000-amp capacity​

  • Full demagnetization capability​

  • Each testing unit served by a 2-ton overhead crane​

Eddy Current Inspection

We perform eddy current inspection on both new and in-service parts using state-of-the-art eddy current inspection equipment. Our involvement goes from technique development to specimen inspection and evaluation, including production of necessary probes and reference standards.

  • Portable capability​

  • Custom capabilities

Applications

  • Semi-automated bolt hole​

  • Semi-automated bolt and pin inspection system​

  • Bolt hole

  • Surface cracking / corrosion detection and measurement​​

  • Non-metallic coating measurement​

  • Multiple standards​

  • Aluminum, titanium, stainless, Al-Li​

 

Penetrant Inspection

We perform penetrant inspections using various methods including water washable, post emulsified, fluorescent and visible dye, and high and low sensitivity levels.

Methods

  • Type 1, Method A, sensitivities level 2 and 3​

  • Type 1, Method B, sensitivity level 3​

  • Type 1, Method C, sensitivities level 2 and 3​

  • Type 2, Method C (Visible Dye)​

  • Type 1, Method D, sensitivity level 3 and 4, level 4 upon customer request only​

  • Developer - Form d, non-aqueous​

Equipment

  • 2 Rinse stations - 3 ft. x 20 ft. and 3 ft. x 8 ft.​

  • Drying oven, 3 ft. x 8 ft.​

  • Large viewing booth, 16 ft. x 16 ft.​

  • Method C penetrants can be done on site.

Radiography

Multiple X-Ray Machines ​

  • 320 KeV ​in a 20 ft. x 20 ft. bunker

  • 160 KeV​ in a 3 ft. x 3 ft. bunker

  • NorthStar CT unit

  • 450kv cabinet unit

  • Fuji and Durr CR systems

  • Film and Digital Radiography Approvals ​

Part Range

  • All forms and complexity of composites​

  • Various weld types, including thin wall tube welding: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, magnesium, Inconel and titanium ​

  • Castings: aluminum, steel, stainless steel and magnesium​

 

Digital Imaging

Our digital microscope provides enhanced capabilities for evaluating and documenting surface discontinuities found during NDT operations. Additionally, it is invaluable for metallurgical fracture face evaluations and for documenting and measuring various surface conditions.

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Mechanical Testing

Tensile and shear testing up to 120,000 lbs. can be performed on machined test specimens or fasteners. Instrumented, computer controlled tensile tests can be performed on machined specimens providing yield and modulus data. Fasteners up to 1" diameter can be tested. Other services include hydrogen embrittlement, proof-load, and charpy impact testing.

 
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Metallurgical Analysis

Our procedures include microstructure evaluation, grain size determination, micro inclusion rating, grain flow determination, heat treat evaluation (including case evaluation using microhardness testing), forging and casting defect evaluation and plating thickness measurement.

Computed Radiography

Digital X-ray capabilities include CR and CT. See radiographic capabilities above.