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The Importance of Project Accuracy by using the NDT Purchase Order Checklist

The Importance of Project Accuracy by using the NDT Purchase Order Checklist NDT Purchase Order ChecklistIn order for Hadd-Co to process your order without delay, the following information must bestated as a minimum on any/all Purchase Order(s) issued to Hadd-Co. Download the following PDF check list for your next purchase order. Contact us for more … Read more

Nadcap Accredited

Hadd-co is a Nadcap-accredited Manufacturer

Hadd-co is a Nadcap-accredited Manufacturer Only the best companies in the global aerospace supply chain achieve Nadcap accreditation. Nadcap audits are a rigorous technical assessment of compliance to customer requirements and industry standards, conducted by industry experts. Nadcap is an industry-managed approach to conformity assessment that brings together technical experts from both Industry and Government to … Read more

Understanding Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) is a non-destructive testing (NDT) process for detecting surface and slightly subsurface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and some of their alloys. The process puts a magnetic field into the part. The piece can be magnetized by direct or indirect magnetization. Direct magnetization occurs when the electric … Read more

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

Advantages and Disadvantages of Liquid Penetrant Inspection

Hadd-co offers liquid penetrant inspection for your project. Nondestructive inspection methods, liquid penetrant inspection has both advantages and disadvantages. The primary advantages and disadvantages when compared to other NDE methods are summarized below. Primary Advantages Primary Disadvantages Contact us for more information about Liquid Penetrant Inspection.

Penetrant Inspection

History of Penetrant Inspection

Liquid penetrant inspection is a method that is used to show surface breaking flaws by bleed-out of a colored or fluorescent dye from the flaw.  The technique is based on the ability of a liquid to be drawn into a “clean” surface breaking flaw by capillary action. “After a period of time called the “dwell,” excess surface penetrant is removed and a developer applied. This … Read more

Nondestructive Testing

Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) in Industry 

Liquid penetrant inspection is a process in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and aerospace. Critical components like engine parts, turbines, pressure bodies, and blades commonly undergo a form of penetrant testing. Liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) is one of the most widely used nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods. Its popularity can be attributed to two main factors: its … Read more