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Dye Penetrant Inspection for Aviation

Dye penetrant inspection is a non-destructive testing method used to detect surface defects in metals and non-porous materials. The process involves applying a penetrant liquid that seeps into surface cracks via capillary action, removing any excess, and applying a developer that makes defects visible. Surface Treatment uses this method to inspect aluminum aircraft components, employing an immersion bath and electrostatic installation to inspect parts ranging from small to large. Key steps include degreasing, applying penetrant, removing excess, drying, applying developer, and visual inspection. The method is used for aviation and industrial products and Surface Treatment is NADCAP approved for this inspection work.

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Dye Penetrant Inspection for Aviation

Dye penetrant inspection is a non-destructive testing method used to detect surface defects in metals and non-porous materials. The process involves applying a penetrant liquid that seeps into surface cracks via capillary action, removing any excess, and applying a developer that makes defects visible. Surface Treatment uses this method to inspect aluminum aircraft components, employing an immersion bath and electrostatic installation to inspect parts ranging from small to large. Key steps include degreasing, applying penetrant, removing excess, drying, applying developer, and visual inspection. The method is used for aviation and industrial products and Surface Treatment is NADCAP approved for this inspection work.

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Dye Penetrant Inspection

A dye penetrant inspection is a non-destructive inspection method where liquid penetrates in


defects (by capillary action) which are accessible on the surface. For years, this has been far and
away the most applied method for checking surface defects in metals and non-porous materials
using liquid. These penetrative liquids were originally developed for the army and air force. This
method is now used in various sectors for detecting surface defects.

Surface Treatment applies this inspection method to aluminium components particularly used
in the aircraft building industry. Fluorescent liquids are most often used as they ensure the most
sensitive form of surface crack inspection. Surface Treatment has an immersion bath (850 x 350
x 300 mm) and an electrostatic installation for performing the inspection. As a result, both smaller
and larger (4,000 x 3,000 x 500 mm) components can be inspected.

Working methods
• Degreasing and pickling of products
• Applying liquids by means of immersion or electrostatic action, which penetrate any surface
cracks by capillary action
• Removing excess penetrative liquids by means of water and/or an emulsifier
• Drying
• Applying developer that absorbs the penetrative liquids from the defects so that they are
more easily visible
• Visual inspection, evaluation and reporting
• Cleaning of component

Applications
Aviation and industrial products

Certificates / approvals
NADCAP

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