Positive material identification (PMI) ensures that the components and welds in a unit are actually the correct materials. Following proper procedures for material ordering, receiving, and traceability should prevent any…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) was fairly static month over month, registering a 59.9 reading in August compared to July’s 59.5. The good: new orders and production increased in August. The bad: the backlog…
Visual Inspection (VT) is the oldest and most basic method of inspection. It is the process of looking over a piece of equipment using the naked eye to look for flaws. It…
Have you ever given thought to the internal cleanliness of pressure equipment? The use of tanks and vessels can vary widely. In some facilities, a given vessel operates with a…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Hardness Testing This method is used to measure the hardness of base materials, welds, or heat affected zones around welds. Hardness measurements are useful to evaluate material properties such as…
Like magnetic particle testing, this is a surface-only inspection method that can find imperfections such as cracks, surface porosity, seams, laps, etc. Unlike MT, it can be used on magnetic…
