Penetrant Testing

Liquid Penetrant Testing is a versatile nondestructive test method used for detecting surface discontinuities in a wide variety of solid, nonporous materials. The effectiveness of the test is determined by the training, skill and dedication of the penetrant technician, the cleaning and preparation of the test object and the materials and procedure used to perform the test. Liquid Penetrant Testing can detect surface discontinuities. It is a relatively inexpensive test method considering personnel training time, materials used and the ease with which surface discontinuities can be located