VISUAL
INSPECTIONS
The
most basic NDT method is Visual Inspection. Visual inspection is used to
determine the condition of a welded joint or a component. Visual inspectors
follow procedures that range from simply looking at a part to see if surface
imperfections are visible, to using computer controlled camera systems to
automatically recognize and measure features of a component. The visual
inspector needs a good knowledge of the component being inspected and/or
weld quality.
To carry out a visual inspection, high intensity lighting sources should be used together with the trained vision of the inspector. Magnification equipment may also be used to assist the inspection. The item being inspected is thoroughly cleaned prior to the inspection - this may include simply wiping the item down with a cloth, through to blasting and chemical cleaning.
All Mikan Services Ltd. inspections are done in conjunction with detailed visual inspections, and in most instances are recorded with a digital camera, with the images downloaded to our computers.
The
most basic NDT method is Visual Inspection. Visual inspection is used to
determine the condition of a welded joint or a component. Visual inspectors
follow procedures that range from simply looking at a part to see if surface
imperfections are visible, to using computer controlled camera systems to
automatically recognize and measure features of a component. The visual
inspector needs a good knowledge of the component being inspected and/or
weld quality.To carry out a visual inspection, high intensity lighting sources should be used together with the trained vision of the inspector. Magnification equipment may also be used to assist the inspection. The item being inspected is thoroughly cleaned prior to the inspection - this may include simply wiping the item down with a cloth, through to blasting and chemical cleaning.
All Mikan Services Ltd. inspections are done in conjunction with detailed visual inspections, and in most instances are recorded with a digital camera, with the images downloaded to our computers.
