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Visual Inspection and Other NDE Methods and Symbols

This document discusses visual inspection (VT) and other non-destructive examination (NDE) methods for welding. VT is the most cost-effective NDE method but has limitations as it only examines surfaces. VT should be performed before, during, and after welding to check for defects and compliance with welding procedures. Other common NDE methods mentioned are penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, and eddy current testing. These methods use different energy sources like dye, magnetism, x-rays, sound waves or eddy currents to detect discontinuities below surfaces.

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Visual Inspection and Other NDE Methods and Symbols

This document discusses visual inspection (VT) and other non-destructive examination (NDE) methods for welding. VT is the most cost-effective NDE method but has limitations as it only examines surfaces. VT should be performed before, during, and after welding to check for defects and compliance with welding procedures. Other common NDE methods mentioned are penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, and eddy current testing. These methods use different energy sources like dye, magnetism, x-rays, sound waves or eddy currents to detect discontinuities below surfaces.

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Alejandro Rodríguez
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Module 10
Visual Inspection
and
Other NDE Methods
and Symbols
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Visual Inspection
Very cost effective
Limited to surface only
Requires
Training
Experience
Welding knowledge
Proper tools
Must be continuous, ongoing

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Application of VT
Before welding
During welding
After welding

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VT Before Welding
Review documents
Check welding procedures
Qualify/Certify welders, or check certifications
Establish hold points
Develop inspection plan
Develop system for reject identification
Develop defect repair system

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VT Immediately Before Welding


Check base and filler metals
Check welding equipment
Check weld preparations
Check joint fitup
Check weld joint cleanliness
Check preheat, if required

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VT During Welding
Note welder skills
Check welding variables/procedure compliance
Examine tacks and roots
Check backgouged surfaces
Check preheat temperatures
Check interpass temperatures
Check interpass cleaning

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VT After Welding
Examine weld appearance
Check weld size and length
Check part dimensions
Monitor other NDE methods
Monitor postweld heat treating
Prepare inspection reports

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Visual Inspection Tools

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Prebending and
Presetting
Pieces to Allow
for Distortion

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Temperature Measurements
Required for:
Preheat
Interpass temperature limits
Post weld heat treatments
Typically achieved by:
Temperature sensitive crayons
Digital pyrometers

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Temperature-sensitive Crayons

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Digital Contact
Pyrometer

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Fillet Weld Size


Convex or concave ??
Use correct template gage
Estimate between gage sizes
Measure to nearest 1/32 or 1/16
Measure smallest region

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Measuring Fillet Size

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Nondestructive Testing

Method of testing to evaluate quality and


not effect end-use serviceability

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Elements of all NDE Methods


Source of probing energy
Discontinuities alter probing energy
Detection of energy alteration
Indication of energy alteration
Recording and evaluating indications

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Common NDE Methods


Penetrant - PT
Magnetic Particle - MT
Radiographic - RT
Ultrasonic - UT
Eddy Current - ET

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