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Non Destructive Examination
Non Destructive Examination
(NDE)
NDE
All Welds have flaws.
Another name for a flaw is a discontinuity
Discontinuities are interruptions in the
normal crystalline structure (or grain) of
the metal.
Discontinuities are NOT always defects
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The purpose of welding inspections is to
locate and determine the size of any
discontinuities
Discontinuities that are to large or repeat
too often within the weld become defects
Defects will compromise the welds overall
strength
Porosity
Undercutting
Rollover or Cold Lap
Slag inclusion
Poor penetration
Voids
Hydrogen Embrittlement
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Concavity
(weld rounded inward)
Flatness
Quiz time
True or False ?
Dye penetrate inspections can only be used
on non magnetic material.
Answer: False
Quiz time
True or False ?
X-Rays can only be used to locate flaws at
or near the surface of a weld.
Answer: False
Quiz time
True or False ?
Virtually all welds have flaws.
Answer: True
Quiz time
True or False ?
Magnetic particle testing can only detect
flaws at or near the surface.
Answer: True
Quiz time
True or False ?
Magnet particle testing can only be done on
materials that can be magnetized.
Answer: True
Quiz time
The letters NDE Mean ___________ ?
A: nondestructive inspection
B: nondestructive evaluation
C: nondisruptive evaluation
D: nondestructive examination
Quiz time
The method most often used to check for leaks as
small as one part per million (PPM) from a gas
line or cylinder is the _________ Method ?
A: hydrostatic
B: mass spectrometer
C: soap suds bubble
D: scleroscope
Modern Welding
York County School of Technology