RADIOGRAPHIC

TESTING
Presented by: Raymart Balasoto
:Jhaz Pajutan
 RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT)

• Radiography is used in a very wide range of applications including

medicine, engineering, security, etc.
• In general, RT is method of inspecting materials for hidden flaws by using
the ability of short wavelength electromagnetic radiation (high energy
photons) to penetrate various materials.
• RT is a nondestructive examination (NDE) technique that involves the
use of either x-rays or gamma rays to view the internal structure of a
component.
 RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT)

• The component stops some of the radiation. The amount that is stopped
or absorbed is affected by material density and thickness differences.
• These differences in "absorption" can be recorded on film, or
electronically.
• Radiographic Testing (RT) offers a numbers of advantages over other
NDT methods, however, one of its major disadvantages is the health risk
associated with the radiation.
RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT)
 DEFECTS INSPECTED IN RADIOGRAPHIC
CASTING
• Sand inclusions
• Blow holes
• Shrinkage
• Cracks
• Inclusions
 SOURCES OF RADIATION

• Gamma Radiography
• X-ray Radiography
 ADVANTAGES

• Both surface and internal discontinuities can be detected.

• Significant variations in composition can be detected.
• It has a very few material limitations.
• Can be used for inspecting hidden areas.
• Very minimal or no part preparation is required.
• Permanent test record is obtaines.
• Good portability especially for gramma-ray sources.
 DISADVANTAGES

• Hazardous to operators and other nearby personnel.

• High degree of skill and experience is required for exposure and
interpretation.
• The equipment is relatively expensive.
• The process is generally slow.
• Highly directional
• Depth of discontinuity is not indicated.
• It requires a two-sided access to the component.
REFERENCE: https://www.slideshare.net/HAWAMAHAL/radiographic-testing-
70562798
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khLFJ1yuuK4
https://inspectioneering.com/tag/radiography