Project and Document ControlIdentify the organisation, customer, component, order and controlled NDT document. OrganisationCustomerProject / ContractPurchase Order Part / AssemblySerial / Batch No.Drawing NumberDrawing Revision Procedure NumberProcedure RevisionReport NumberInspection Date Component / Inspection Scope
Procedure and Acceptance RequirementsDefine the selected NDT method, applicable standards, qualification route and acceptance criteria. NDT MethodSelectVT - Visual TestingPT - Liquid Penetrant TestingMT - Magnetic Particle TestingUT - Ultrasonic TestingPAUT - Phased Array Ultrasonic TestingTOFD - Time of Flight DiffractionRT - Radiographic TestingCR/DR - Computed or Digital RadiographyET - Eddy Current TestingLT - Leak TestingIRT - Infrared ThermographyAE - Acoustic EmissionST - ShearographyOther Examination StandardAcceptance StandardAcceptance Level / Class Written Practice / Personnel StandardTechnique / Instruction No.Coverage Required (%)Inspection Stage MaterialThickness / DiameterSurface ConditionAccess / Examination Side Discontinuities SoughtPreparation and Special Instructions
Method-Specific ParametersThe relevant parameter sheet is displayed from the method selected on the Procedure tab. Select an NDT method on the Procedure tab. Direct / RemoteLighting TypeMinimum Illuminance (lux)Light Meter IDViewing DistanceViewing AngleMagnificationVisual Aids Penetrant Type / MethodSensitivity LevelPenetrant Product / BatchCleaner / RemoverDeveloper Type / BatchPenetrant Dwell TimeDevelopment TimePart TemperatureUV-A IntensityWhite Light LimitWash Water Pressure / Temp.Post-cleaning TechniqueCurrent TypeMagnetising Current / FieldParticle Type / ColourCarrier / BatchField Direction(s)Field Strength / IndicatorUV-A / White LightBath ConcentrationDemagnetisationResidual FieldSurface Temperature TechniqueInstrument / SoftwareProbe Type / FrequencyProbe AngleReference BlockCalibration RangeSensitivity / Reference LevelTransfer CorrectionScan Pattern / IndexCouplantDAC / TCG / DGSRecording Level Instrument / SoftwareArray ProbeWedgeElement / ApertureSector / Linear ScanAngle Range / StepFocal Laws FileEncoder / Scan PlanReference BlockCalibration / TCGData ResolutionFile Naming / Storage Instrument / SoftwareProbe Frequency / SizePCSWedge AngleScan Surface / DirectionReference BlockTime Base / RangeGain / SensitivityEncoder ResolutionDead Zone AssessmentData FileCouplant Radiation SourceSource Size / ActivityTechniqueSource-to-Detector DistanceDetector / Film SystemScreen / FilterExposure (kV/mA/time)IQI Type / SizeIQI PlacementImage Quality AchievedDensity / SNR / SRbImage / Film Identification InstrumentProbe / CoilFrequencyFilter / GainReference StandardCalibration NotchesPhase / Lift-off SettingScan Speed / IndexCoating ThicknessConductivity / MaterialRecording LevelData File Leak MethodTest Medium / Tracer GasTest Pressure / VacuumHold / Stabilisation TimeDetector / GaugeCalibration LeakAcceptance Leak RateBackground LevelTemperaturePressure Change AllowedSafety ReliefPost-test Restoration Camera / LensTemperature RangeEmissivityReflected TemperatureDistance / AngleAmbient ConditionsExcitation / LoadThermal StabilisationTemperature Difference LimitReference AreaImage FileAnalysis Software System / SoftwareSensor Type / FrequencySensor LocationsCouplantThresholdGain / FiltersLoad SequenceBackground Noise CheckSource Location MethodEvaluation CriteriaData FileVerification Source System / SoftwareLoading MethodLoad Magnitude / DurationField of ViewSurface PreparationEnvironmental ControlReference StandardSensitivity CheckImage FileEvaluation CriteriaCamera / Laser SetupPost-processing Method DescriptionEquipment / TechniqueMethod Parameters
NDT Personnel and Certification RegisterRecord certification method, level, employer authorisation, vision status and expiry.Add PersonName / IDEmployerMethodLevelScheme / StandardCertificateExpiryVision DueAuthorised ByAction
Equipment, Reference Standards and ConsumablesMaintain traceability to calibrated instruments, probes, meters, blocks, media and batches.Add ItemItem TypeDescriptionManufacturer / ModelSerial / Asset No.Calibration / BatchDue / ExpiryCheck ResultStatusAction
Inspection Area and Results RegisterDocument each location, extent, technique, result and traceable data or image reference.Add AreaArea / Weld IDDrawing LocationExtentTechniqueSurface / SideResultReport / Image FileCommentsAction
Environmental and Process ChecksApproved procedure availablePersonnel certification verifiedEquipment calibration verifiedSurface condition acceptableLighting / UV verifiedSystem sensitivity verifiedRequired coverage completedImages / records traceablePost-examination condition acceptableAmbient TemperatureComponent TemperatureEnvironmental ConditionsInspection Notes
Indication and Discontinuity RegisterRecord location, characterisation, measured dimensions, acceptance decision and disposition.Add IndicationIndication IDArea / Weld IDLocationType / CharacterLengthHeight / DepthAmplitude / ResponseEvaluationDisposition / NCRAction
Report Conclusion and ApprovalOverall ResultSelectAcceptRejectConditional acceptanceRe-inspection requiredExaminerCertification LevelExamination DateReviewed ByReview DateApproved ByApproval DateConclusion / Report StatementLimitations, Deviations and Additional Notes