NDT Services
Inspection services.
Flagship capability
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Phased array UT is one of TCI's core specialties. Steered beams, cross-sectional imaging, and position-encoded data give inspectors and engineers a far more complete picture of a weld than a single-angle manual scan.
01 · Service Group
Advanced NDT & Material Verification
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Electronically steered, multi-angle ultrasonic weld examination with sectorial imaging and encoded, recordable data.
Learn moreEddy Current Testing
Electromagnetic detection of surface and near-surface cracks in conductive materials, often through coatings.
Learn morePositive Material Identification
On-site alloy verification by XRF or optical emission spectroscopy to confirm the right material is installed.
Learn moreInfrared Thermography
Noncontact thermal imaging that finds abnormal heating, insulation loss, and near-surface anomalies.
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Conventional NDT
Visual Testing
Direct and remote visual examination of welds, fabrications, and in-service components.
Learn moreMagnetic Particle Testing
Surface and near-surface crack detection in ferromagnetic steels using yokes and wet or dry particles.
Learn moreLiquid Penetrant Testing
Surface-breaking discontinuity detection on nonporous metals, including stainless steel and nickel alloys.
Learn moreUltrasonic Testing
Straight-beam and shear-wave examination of welds and base material, plus thickness measurement.
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Welding Inspection & Technical Services
Certified Welding Inspection
Welding inspection by AWS Certified Welding Inspectors, from procedure review through final acceptance.
Learn moreNDT Level III & Technical Services
Procedure development, personnel qualification, NDT consulting, inspection program support, and quality assurance services.
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Which method fits the job.
| Method | Primary use | Materials | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUT Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing | Volumetric weld examination with imaging and recorded data | Most metals | Report + encoded data |
| UT Ultrasonic Testing | Volumetric weld examination, thickness, laminations | Most metals | Report |
| MT Magnetic Particle Testing | Surface and near-surface cracks | Ferromagnetic steels | Report |
| PT Liquid Penetrant Testing | Surface-breaking discontinuities | Nonporous materials | Report |
| VT Visual Testing | Weld size, profile, and surface condition | All | Report |
| ET Eddy Current Testing | Surface cracks, often through coatings; tubing | Conductive materials | Report + signal data |
| PMI Positive Material Identification | Alloy grade and chemistry verification | Metals | Chemistry results |
| IR Infrared Thermography | Abnormal heating; near-surface anomalies (active) | Equipment & structures | Thermal images |
Radiographic testing: TCI provides qualified personnel to support customer-operated RT programs. Learn more
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