Facts about Sound and the Waves it Produces

The speed that sound waves travel, largely depend on the material type. This is why, for example, sound cannot travel through a vacuum at all. At Structural Diagnostics Inc, we are intimately familiar with the properties of sound and how it is the best tool for...

Industries That Use Non Destructive Testing

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) continues to prove that it is a technology that is well worth investing in for a wide variety of industries. Part of the reason for its growing popularity among technicians and engineers in these fields is that it saves companies millions...

7 Ultrasonic Technology-Related Facts You May Not Know

The use of ultrasonic measurement technology is fast becoming one of the most effective and reliable ways to get an accurate picture of certain aircraft components, systems and the materials that go into making them. And although many outside the field of...

Flaw Detection: The Basics

Among all the applications of industrial ultrasonic testing there are, flaw detection is perhaps the most commonly used and some say most efficient technique there is. This application uses high frequency sound waves that are reflected from an object’s flaws and that...

The Top NDT Schools and Nondestructive Training in the Country

There is no question that nondestructive technology (NDT) is growing by leaps and bounds as an industry. In fact, just four short years ago the market was valued a $12 billion and it has now grown to nearly $18 billion dollars. Thus, NDT is not only an efficient way...

The Evolution and History of Nondestructive Testing

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a way to detect and evaluate flaws in materials without causing harm to those materials. It is an invaluable tool within the aerospace sector as it plays a vital role in the design, manufacture and maintenance of aircraft. Moreover,...