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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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