Practical Sensitivity Limits of Production Nondestructive Testing Methods in Aluminum and Steel
Abstract
The report describes the work accomplished under an 18-month program conducted to evaluate the sensitivity capabilities of current state-of-the-art nondestructive inspection methods. The methods include magnetic particle, penetrant, eddy-current, ultrasonic, and radiographic. These capabilities were demonstrated in response to varied surface flaws and were statistically defined in terms of probability and confidence of detection. This was accomplished with differing specimen configurations in two representative aircraft structural alloys and for both laboratory and production inspections.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA017373
Entities
People
- Howard L. Southworth
- Norman W. Steele
- Peter P. Torelli
Organizations
- Boeing