Just like all nondestructive testing methods, the results of a penetrant inspection are only reliable if the inspection is performed accurately and consistently.
In this video Magnaflux’s Brian Batteiger goes through the common steps of liquid penetrant testing as outlined in ASTM E1417: Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing.
This is meant to provide a general overview of a typical LPI process; all NDT testing must be performed in accordance with the prescribed specifications or test procedures.
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