Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Vertical machining centres aid subcontractor from
Dugard, which we summarised at the time by saying "Recent purchases by Verulam Engineering have included a Dugard Eagle 10 lathe, a Dugard Eagle 1000 VMC with Heidenhain iTNC 530 control and fourth axis and a Dugard Eagle 450 XP VMC".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release 5m wide plate mill stand machined, assembled from
DavyMarkham: "UK-based heavy machining and fabricating company is poducing a 1050 tonnes, 5m wide plate rolling stand for an Indian steel plant - to be machined and test assembled before shipping".
In June 2007, we covered the news from 3DX-Ray
concerning its X-ray inspection system
- take a look at 3D and 2D X-ray inspection system for conveyors
which says: "The AXIS-3D stand-alone 3D and 2D X-ray conveyor inspection system can be used for either automatic or manual inspection and provides an unparalleled imaging capability".
Take a look also at the news release from DavyMarkham, Forging presses upgraded in short time,
as well as Infrared training centre adds new courses for 2007 from Flir Systems,
and Validating and verifying non-destructive testing from TWI (The Welding Institute).
See also:
Fabrication facility completed
(April 2007)
Arc Energy Resources has announced the completion of a Fabrication Unit to service its customers in the water, wastewater, instrumentation, sub-sea, oil and gas industries
Bearing steels to benefit from ultrasonics NDT
(April 2007)
International steel company has invested in an ultrasonic testing facility to more accurately assess the cleanness of automotive bearing steels produced
Reconditioning service for machines and parts
(March 2007)
DavyMarkham has announced the introduction of a new dedicated Reconditioning Service, at its Darnall Works, which includes a fast-track capacity able to respond within 24 hours
High speed and channel density on PCI oscilloscope
(March 2007)
The National Instruments PCI-5152 general-purpose digitiser converts a desktop PC into a full-featured oscilloscope
Degreasing approved by aerospace industry
(March 2007)
EnSolv is very widely used and approved by civil and military aircraft and systems manufacturers world-wide including Airbus UK, BAE Systems, in manufacturing and maintenance applications
Infrared camera training courses announced
(December 2006)
FLIR Systems, the global leader in infrared cameras, has announced the 2007 schedule for the fully certified infrared training courses offered by its dedicated Infrared Training Center (ITC)
Field portable computed radiography scanner
(December 2006)
The new CR 50P portable computed radiography scanner from GE Inspection Technologies is light and compact enough to allow the benefits of computed radiography to be realised at remote locations
Evaporative coolers keep conditions comfortable
(November 2006)
Following the successful use of evaporative coolers in an ejector seat factory, more units have been added into its Auto Anodising, NDT department and catering unit
Analyser meets needs of the electronics industry
(October 2006)
Thermo Electron, has announced the release of its new NITON XLt 797X portable analyser
Computed radiography imaging system is certified
(October 2006)
The CRx Tower computed radiography imaging system from GE Inspection Technologies using IPS phosphor imaging plates, has been independently certified
South African composites engineering extended
(September 2006)
Brookhouse Holdings, UK, and Aerosud, South Africa, are to set up a joint venture, which will significantly enhance and enlarge composites engineering in the aerospace sector in South Africa
News on the NDT Inspection and Testing from NDT Inspection and Testing
(August 2006)
Paul Evans, quality manager at NDT Inspection and Testing, has been appointed one of only two European sector representatives on the recently restructured Nadcap supplier support committee
SS overlay cladding of flanges done quickly
(July 2006)
Using its advanced welding processes, Arc Energy was able to offer a fast turnaround on three orders for conventional low-temperature-tested carbon steel flanges clad with 316L stainless steel
News on the NDT inspection and testing from NDT Inspection and Testing
(June 2006)
Radiographic examination and interpretation has been carried out on welded samples supplied by an Italian company as part of the prequalification procedure for welders on Boeing projects
X-Ray power supplies for NDT applications
(June 2006)
Photon Power Technology has introduced its latest range of X-Ray power supplies for NDT applications from Universal Voltronics
News on the NDT Inspection and Testing from NDT Inspection and Testing
(May 2006)
To ensure that large diameter, heating cylinders at a paper company continue to function without disrupting production athey are comprehensively inspected during every annual shut-down
Test house has on-line tracking of inspected parts
(April 2006)
Independent inspection service can now offer clients on-line access to comprehensive, date- and time-stamped information on any of their components being inspected
NDT Inspection and Testing updates Web site
(March 2006)
NDT Inspection and Testing has re-designed and up-dated its Web site so that it now provides a comprehensive insight into the company and its activities, following the recent management buy-out
Calibration of light sources for flaw detection
(March 2006)
The Levy-Hill MkVI radiometer/photometer from Applied Scintillation Technologies has been chosen by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for calibration of light sources used for flaw and crack detection
Upgraded Web site informs on automation
(March 2006)
Production automation specialist has upgraded its Web site to provide extensive product and case study information, arranged in a logical and user-friendly format
News on the NDT inspection systems from NDT Inspection and Testing
(January 2006)
One of the UK's largest dedicated inspection service providers, has added remote field eddy current inspection and remote visual tube inspection to its NDT services
Maintenance strategies increase 'uptime'
(January 2006)
Reliability and maintenance professionals seeking to improve the consistency and cost-effectiveness of maintenance programs can now learn more about intelligent predictive maintenance strategies
Integrated drives raise motion control flexibility
(December 2005)
Compact version of an integrated drive for for sinusoidally commutated, linear or rotary brushless servomotors, DC brushed and stepping motors is suited to multi-axis distributed control applications
Major hire order placed for weld flaw detectors
(December 2005)
One of the world's leading rental specialists, Ashtead Technology, is demonstrating its commitment to the market by substantially increasing its fleet of ultrasonic flaw detectors
Management buy NDT Inspection and Testing
(December 2005)
NDT Inspection and Testing , a recognised name in the industry which has been continuously trading for over 35 years, has been acquired by its management team from its former owners Royal Dutch Shell
Technical focus for testing company
(October 2005)
Carl Hamer has joined Focus NDT as Technical Director
Hydrogen gas lightens leak testing
(October 2005)
Hydrogen can be safely employed for leak testing, advises Dr Claes Nylander of Sensistor Technologies, and the gas penetrates leaks readily and vents away very easily
Regional UK events focus on NDT
(October 2005)
Twelve UK events focus on ultrasonics for flaw detection and thickness gauging, computerised radiography, thermal imaging, remote visual inspection and high speed camera systems
Pouch NDT systems agent covers UK, Ireland
(September 2005)
Alpha Vision Design has been chosen by PTI to distribute a range of seal NDT inspection equipment, for food and medical device pouches made from any material, in the UK and Ireland
NDT team tours with stadia dates
(September 2005)
Ashtead Technology Rentals has signed up to a team of specialists within the field of non-destructive testing that will tour twelve different football stadia over the next few months
Remote visual inspection equipment acquisition
(September 2005)
General Electric Company has completed the acquisition of Everest VIT, focused on remote visual inspection equipment for industrial applications, following receipt of the various regulatory approvals
Rope access is safe option for working at height
(August 2005)
Since its introduction some 25 years ago, industrial rope access has firmly established itself as one of the most popular - and safest - approaches to working at height
Centre validates NDT accuracy, consistency
(August 2005)
TWI and the Swansea Institute have established The NDT Validation Centre to assess the accuracy and consistency of the non-destructive testing methods used in manufacturing
Industrial visual inspection technologies bought
(July 2005)
General Electric Company has signed a definitive agreement with Welch Allyn to acquire Everest, VIT (EVIT), a remote industrial visual inspection technologies subsidiary