NDE Consultation Services, Inc. provides the following inspection services. If you are interested in a service not listed below, please contact us as we may be able to accomodate you.

VISUAL INSPECTION
An economical and expedient test method to verify that a component or structure has been fabricated or assembled in accordance with a written set of instructions.

ULTRASONIC THICKNESS TESTING
A test method utilizing high frequency sound to examine the thickness of a component.

MAGNETIC PARTICLE
An economical and expedient test method to determine if cracks or other surface breaking discontinuity are present. This method however, can only be applied to materials that can be magnetized.

DYE PENETRANT
Similar to magnetic particle testing, this method utilizes colored or fluorescent dyes to detect surface breaking defects such as cracks.

HARDNESS TESTING
Although not strictly a non-destructive method, this simple yet effective method is helpful in determining the mechanical properties of a material.

RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
A test method utilizing X-rays or gamma radiation to examine the interior of a component or a weld. This technique is applied to the inspection and testing of systems or welded structures where a high degree of safety and reliability is called for.

ULTRASONIC TESTING
A test method utilizing high frequency sound to examine the interior of a component or a weld. As with radiographic testing, this technique is applied to the inspection and testing of systems or welded structures where a high degree of safety and reliability is called for.

R-METER (Pachometer)
A simple, non-invasive test method to determine the location and depth of reinforcing steel (rebar) in concrete structures.

THICKNESS TESTING OF SPRAYED-FIRE RESISTIVE MATERIAL (Fireproofing)
An evaluation of SFRM thickness and density can be provided as part of a building's structural steel inspection. This procedure is performed to assure the contractor has conformed to local fire safety and building Codes.