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NDT procedures and Level III consultation
Code-compliant NDT procedures, written practices and audits prepared and approved by our ASNT Level III.
NDT procedures
Procedures your auditor and customer will accept.
Every NDT job needs a written procedure that matches the code, the material and the component. We prepare procedures and technique sheets for your products, qualify them where the code requires it, and train your inspectors to apply them.
Procedures are written to ASME Sec V, ASTM, AWS and customer specifications, and reviewed and approved by our Level III.
Procedure library
Methods and codes we write procedures for.
| Method | Codes & standards | Typical scope |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Testing | ASME Sec V Art. 4 & 5, ASTM A388, A435, A578, A609, E164 | Welds, plates, forgings, castings |
| UT Thickness | ASTM E797 | Corrosion and wall-thickness surveys |
| Magnetic Particle | ASME Sec V Art. 7, ASTM E709 | Yoke, visible and fluorescent |
| Penetrant Testing | ASME Sec V Art. 6, ASTM E165 | Visible and fluorescent, solvent removable |
| Radiography | ASME Sec V Art. 2 | Weld and casting radiography |
| Visual Testing | ASME Sec V Art. 9, AWS D1.1 | Weld and surface condition |
Level III consultation
Level III support for your NDT programme.
Practical guidance from a Level III who still works in the field.
Written practice
Employer written practice for personnel qualification and certification to SNT-TC-1A or ISO 9712 based schemes.
Procedure approval
Review and approval of NDT procedures and technique sheets for code and customer compliance.
NDT audits
Audit of your NDT department, equipment, records and reports before customer or third-party audits.
Examinations
Conduct of qualification examinations and practical tests for your inspectors.
Report review
Independent review of NDT reports and disputed indications.
WPS & PQR
Support with welding procedure specifications, PQR testing and welder qualification records.