Nondestructive examination (NDE) is the application of technical methods to inspect products without damaging them. Understanding the wide uses and benefits of nondestructive testing is valuable information for anyone involved in the manufacture, inspection, or maintenance of aerospace products.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Define nondestructive examination
- List industries that use nondestructive examinations
- List the benefits of using nondestructive examinations
- List organizations and agencies that regulate nondestructive examinations
There are many ways of performing a nondestructive examination. Understanding the various NDE processes is important information for the NDE technician.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.3
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Define a discontinuity
- Define an indication
- Understand the difference between false, nonrelevant, and relevant indications
- Define a flaw
- Define a defect
- List common NDE methods
- List some advanced NDE methods
- Understand the difference between a method and a technique
There are many different levels and career paths for an NDE technician. Understanding the requirements that you must meet as an NDE technician is important information in deciding on a career in NDE.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.9
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Distinguish between qualification and certification
- List the two practices of certifying NDE technicians
- List common levels of NDE technicians
- Understand the training and work experience requirements for the various levels and NDE methods
- List common aerospace standards that recommend the training and work experience requirements