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Types of Destructive Testing in Welding

Destructive testing evaluates the integrity of welded joints by physically destroying the welded piece to assess its quality. Key methods include the Bend Test, Macro Etch Test, and Fillet Break Test, each designed to measure different aspects such as ductility, fusion, and strength. These tests are essential in both quality inspection processes and research and development to ensure optimal product performance.

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Types of Destructive Testing in Welding

Destructive testing evaluates the integrity of welded joints by physically destroying the welded piece to assess its quality. Key methods include the Bend Test, Macro Etch Test, and Fillet Break Test, each designed to measure different aspects such as ductility, fusion, and strength. These tests are essential in both quality inspection processes and research and development to ensure optimal product performance.

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DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand how quality inspection processes
are applied to welded joints in components.

Understanding of types of Destructive Testing


What is Destructive Testing?
Destructive testing involves the physical
destruction of the welded piece in order to
test various aspects of its integrity.

This generally involves the removal of a


section of the weld piece being cut out to be
tested.

Destructive testing is also used in Research


and Development in order to achieve the best
possible product.
Bend Test
Used to test the ductility of the weld

Consist of Root bend test or Face bend test.

Uses a plunger style machine

Weld should not snap or peel.


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Macro Etch test
Macro Etch is a form of testing that designed to
highlight the fusion between the weld and parent
metals.

A cross section of the completed piece is removed,


filed and polished to a mirror finish.

An Etching Acid is then applied to the cross


section and left to develop for a period of minutes.

The result shows a clear indication of fusion


between the two metals.
Fillet Break Test
Most common destructive test used for Tee-
Fillet joints.

Designed to test both strength of weld and


fusion percentage between plates.

Often the same test piece may have a macro


etch carried out prior. Once the portion is cut,
it then requires a saw kerf, in-line with the
length of the weld. This only need be 3mm
deep or so.
 The test piece is then placed on its side and a
force is applied either through means of a
hammer or mechanical press.

 The desired result can be seen below.


Tensile Testing
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