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Difference between destructive and non destructive testing

Answer 1

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There are two types of testing

Destructive Testing.

Non Destructive testing

Destructive Testing is also known as mechanical testing in this we will brake the component to analyse the properties of component. By the end of the testing we are destroying a component & it can’t used for further process. To over come this problems NDT has invented.

Coming to NDT, Its name itself indicates that we are going test the component with out destroying it so after NDT testing we can use the equipment's for further process.

There are so many types of non destructive testing,

*Penetrant testing

*Magnetic particle Testing (MPT)

*Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

*Radiography testing (RT)

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Answer 2

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However, nondestructive testing (NDT) retains a significant advantage over destructive testing because it covers more ground and saves on material costs. ... Destructive testing is ultimately more expensive and wasteful, as inspectors must damage viable materials that could have been used during normal operations.

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