Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation Using Ultrasonic Testing Equipment to Enhance Workforce Skillset for Modern Manufacturing

Nondestructive testing assures the functionality and reliability of a system or structural components. Due to the trustworthy findings of the testing procedure and cost effective fashion, NDT became very popular among the different industries to inspect their products and structures. Consequently it became necessary to introduce the knowledge of NDT among the students so that the future engineers can meet the demand of the modern manufacturing industries. This paper aims to provide an in depth outline of nondestructive testing procedure using ultrasonic technology. This technology transmit high frequency waves into a material to detect imperfection or to locate changes in material properties. Here, the ultrasonic testing equipment (OmniScan SX) is used for the purpose of demonstration. The IIW type 1 reference Block was tested to detect the hole in the block and finally the evaluation was made to characterize the hole.