Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a testing and analysis technique used by industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component, structure, or system for characteristic differences or welding defects and discontinuities without causing damage to the original part. NDT is also known as non-destructive examination (NDE), non-destructive inspection (NDI), and non-destructive evaluation (NDE).
This frequently asked question has been created to provide a breakdown of what NDT is, an introduction to each of the methods, the difference between NDT and destructive testing, and the advantages of using this analysis technique.
Non-Destructive Testing Methods
Current NDT test methods include:
Acoustic Emission Testing (AE)