Materials Flashcards
1
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What are the 3 most common types of non-destructive material testing?
A
X-Rays, Dye Penetrants, and Ultrasound.
2
Q
What is the most common non-destructive weld test? Why? List advantages over others.
A
Dye Penetrants are the most common form of non-destructive weld test. This is because they are cheap and portable. X-rays and Ultrasounds are more expensive and not as versitile, however they are more accurate.
3
Q
How do dye penetrants work?
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4
Q
List the 4 destrucive material tests
A
Tensile, Compression, Transverse and Torsion
5
Q
What is transverse testing?
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