Cracks on steel tubes observed using magnetic particle testing





'Trinity NDT' carried out raw material NDT on steel Dia 16mm tubes. The cracks observed on ST52 tube material are reproduced here. Some of them are through thickness cracks. The team segregated the defective materials using magnetic particle testing. Visit: www.trinityndt.com to know more about the NDT inspection services and training and certification courses.

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