Non-destructive testing is the use of physical methods which will test materials, components and assemblies for flaws in their structure without damaging their future usefulness. NDT is concerned with revealing flaws in the structure of a product. It, however, cannot predict where flaws will develop due to the design itself.
Importance of NDT
NDT plays an important role in the quality control of a product. It is used during all the stages of manufacturing of a product. It is used to monitor the quality of the:
- Raw materials which are used in the construction of the product.
- Fabrication processes which are used to manufacture the product.
- Finished product before it is put into service.
