Preventing Unethical Behavior in NDT
Leaders can contribute to the unethical behavior environment in many ways. Leaders can make it psychologically unsafe to speak up, can apply excessive pressure to reach unrealistic performance targets, or not set a good example. In this blog post, the author provides recommendations to prevent future unethical behavior.
Podcast Episode Shares Surprising Applications of Electromagnetic Testing
Different applications of electromagnetic testing are explored in this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT.
NDT to Evaluate Crevice Corrosion Initiation Sites in Alloy Pipe and Tubing
Certain nondestructive testing methods should be performed on material entering service to evaluate potential crevice corrosion initiation sites. This article focuses on crevice corrosion sites in the form of jaw marks produced during make-up of threaded pipe, inspection and evaluation of these initiation sites, and how to prevent them from acting as corrosion sites.
Assessing Mottled Indications When Digitally Radiographing Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds
When radiographing an austenitic stainless steel weld, selecting a low radiographic kilovoltage can contribute to producing a radiographic indication that is not an imperfection.
ASNT Strategic Plan Unveils Bold, New Agenda
ASNT’s Board of Directors recently approved the Society’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2026. The plan lays out the association’s roadmap for the next five years and reflects the cumulative input received from many key stakeholders.
Podcast Episode Explores Re-Design of Materials Evaluation and The NDT Technician
ASNT’s flagship monthly journal Materials Evaluation will kick off 2022 with a new look—and new content. In a bonus episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, talks with ASNT Periodicals Editor Jill Ross about the ME redesign, changes to The NDT Technician newsletter, and how to get involved with ASNT’s periodicals.
NDE Outlook: Informatization of NDT and NDE
Informatization is the process by which information technologies have transformed economic and social relations to such an extent that cultural and economic barriers are minimized. Though informatization in NDT and NDE has happened and will continue to happen, we can shape its future—together.