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W23: Fundamentals of Liquid Penetrant Testing for CWI’s and Quality Assurance Personnel (Room N231)

17 Nov 16
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Finishing, FINISHING, Stamping, STAMPING, Welding, WELDING, Welding Fabrication

Fundamentals of Liquid Penetrant Testing for CWI’s and Quality Assurance Personnel
The purpose of this seminar is to provide the fundamental knowledge of penetrant testing required by Certified Welding Inspectors and quality assurance and test personnel to enable them to: ascertain that the proper test technique, or combination of techniques, is being used to assure the quality of the finished product; interpret, evaluate, and make a sound decision as to the results of any liquid penetrant test; and recognize those areas of doubtful test results that require either retest or assistance in interpretation and evaluation.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

 
  • Introduction and testing philosophy
  • Liquid penetrant testing principles with description of procedures, applications, and capabilities
  • Equipment and materials
  • Testing techniques including selection of penetrant materials and processes
  • Interpretation of test results with description of indications and their characteristics
  • Quality control of penetrant materials