Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods allow inspection and evaluation of materials or components without causing damage.
- Magnaflux method is a magnetic particle inspection used for detecting surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials.
- Radiography uses X-rays or gamma rays to view internal features of components.
- Ultrasonic testing uses high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws.
Fatigue testing, on the other hand, involves subjecting a specimen to repeated cyclic loading until failure. Hence, it causes damage and ultimately breaks the material, making it a destructive test.