When the safety and performance of welded components matter, inspecting them without causing damage is essential. Non destructive testing, commonly known as NDT, provides a practical way to examine materials, welds, equipment and structures while keeping them intact. NDT inspection for Liverpool businesses can help identify faults that may not be visible during a routine visual check. It is widely used across industries where quality, reliability and structural performance are important.
What Is Non Destructive Testing?
Non destructive testing refers to a range of inspection techniques used to assess materials and components without affecting their usability. Unlike destructive testing, the item being examined does not need to be cut, broken or damaged to discover potential issues.
NDT can identify issues such as cracks, weld imperfections, material inconsistencies and other defects. Finding these concerns at an early stage can help businesses address problems before they develop into more serious faults.
NDT Inspection Services In Liverpool
At Code a Weld, we provide a broad selection of NDT services for customers throughout the UK. Our trained technicians use modern equipment and established inspection techniques to examine a variety of materials, welds and structures.
Our services include:
- Visual Inspection with CSWIP and PCN
- Liquid Dye Penetrant Inspection
- Portable Hardness Testing
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- Ultrasonic Inspection
- Positive Material Identification (PMI)
- Radiography
Portable Hardness Testing, PMI and Radiography are not UKAS accredited services.
Each testing method has a different purpose. For example, liquid dye penetrant inspection can reveal surface breaking defects, while ultrasonic inspection can be used to investigate areas below the surface. Magnetic particle inspection is another useful method for locating certain surface and near surface flaws in suitable materials.
In House & On Site NDT Testing
NDT requirements can vary from one project to another, so flexibility is important. Our inspection services can be arranged at our premises or carried out at a customer’s site.
Our NDT technicians can travel nationwide with the equipment required for the selected examination. This allows inspections to take place where the components, machinery or structures are located, reducing the need for unnecessary transportation.
Contact Us
If you are unsure which NDT technique is suitable for your Liverpool project, contact us today. Our experienced inspection team can help you make an informed choice.
