| The field of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is a very broad, interdisciplinary field that plays a critical role in assuring that structural components and systems perform their functions safely. NDT technicians and engineers define and implement tests that locate and characterize material conditions and flaws that might otherwise go undetected and cause premature failure. |
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These tests are performed in a manner that does not affect the future usefulness of the object or material. In other words, NDT allows parts and materials to be inspected and measured without damaging them. Because it allows inspection without interfering with a product's final use, NDT provides an excellent and efficient method for qualifying the integrity of aircraft parts and characterization of material properties. |
