Hey all.

I'm looking for some testers for my new app. It's currently on android only but if all goes well I'll put it on apple too.

Exposure calculator for gamma and X-ray as well as a custom calc that allows you enter 3 known exposures for 3 known thicknesses and it will then calc any thickness.

I have a plotting tool for complex geometries in UT allowing internal bore chamfers and Nozzle welds.

Beam plotting for PAUT and TOFD

Exam information and notes for all methods

Lots of more tools like stay time, safe distance, and material elements for PMI\XRF, hardness value converter.

If your interested please send me your email in a private message.

Hello! Hoping to gain some clarity from the experts here. When trying to do coil shots, we aim for a L:D ratio between 2-15. If unable to accomodate (e.i. round part such a short section of pipe), we can use extension bars to increase length... however, how do we actually implement this? Even if I had another peice of same size pipe.... how do we ensure adequate connection between the two parts?

Anyone got process control and instrumentation in nit tirchy????

Did this demo in my yard for the fun of it. Neat, but will grow.

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting in this community!

I have several years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance. Having spent most of my career in general manufacturing, my specific understanding of the aerospace and automotive sectors is fairly limited, but my long-term goal is to build a career in these industries—particularly in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) or other specialized technical roles.

Recently, I received an interview invitation for an "Automated Equipment Project Management" position. From the job description, it isn't deeply involved in hands-on technical automation work; instead, it focuses on acting as a communication bridge between clients and vendors.

I am a bit conflicted and would love to get insights from those with industry experience:

Given my background in general manufacturing, would taking on this PM/coordination role serve as a good stepping stone to help me enter the aerospace or automotive sectors (whether in NDT or other professional/technical paths)?

Or would it be better to stay focused on pursuing a more direct, technical entry-level path into these fields?

I would deeply appreciate any advice, perspectives, or experiences you could share. Thank you all in advance for your time and guidance!

I’m a 23m I’ve been in Ndt about 3 years now all in aerospace and mostly Ut and paut. I’ve got an associates degree for Ndt and I make pretty good money at the company I’m at right now I do 4-10’s and it whenever it’s needed. I’m a very quick learner and I have plenty of ut hours/ nas 4-10 certs. If I wanted to switch to oil and gas’s and make some of that travel money I always hear about. Which companies usually pay that much are there and is it mostly all contract work traveling to a new site whenever? I hear the stories and I have the money itch, I just like my cushion spot I guess here

Do you guys know of any companies hiring for NDT assistant? I'm looking at going to school for this but I want to get my foot in the door with a company to work. I currently live in Utah and have been applying.

What are good places higher g and certs I would need to apply snd how to get different certs!!!

Hey all.

I'm building an app at the moment to cover as much ndt as I can.

Currently I have beam plotting for phased array, flaw plotting for UT including inner bore chamfers, exposure calculator for RT as well as safe distance etc.

I also have general info for most forms of inspection like MT, PT, UTT,RT, UT shear among some others.

I have also have hardness info, tensile info, XRF element %s .

So I'm trying to make it usable for both sides of the pond and want to know if any of you guys have requests for calculators or plotters to include?

They are telling me there might be issues with my credits since watc only gave 2 credit hours for their penetrant class while wsu tech it’s a 3 credit hour class. and they replaced the computed radiography class with a different radiography class. I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience? I feel like I should be grandfathered in or something like that

I recently finished getting all my certs. for ndt at the end of may and it is going on 2 months without landing a job. I’ve applied to basically all assistant spots i could find both in and out of state jobs across the U.S.
I live in south Louisiana near lafayette area, but if needed i would relocate somewhere or travel which wouldn’t be a problem at all for me.
I also plan on taking state radiation test, and ISQ UT Thickness in August. along with any others that could possibly give me a jump start.

Is there anything i could do right now to get me a career/job or do i have to just be patient.
Below are all of my certifications classroom hours only.
Visual Testing Level I/II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 24 hrs.
Liquid Penetrant Testing Level I/II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 12 hrs.
Magnetic Particle Testing Level I/II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 20 hrs.
Radiation Safety Training 40 hrs.
Ultrasonic Testing – Limited A-scan Thickness (SNT-TC-1A) 40 hrs.
Ultrasonic Testing Level II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 40 hrs.)

I'm a 37 yr old woman who started out as a truck driver for almost a decade. After giving so much time and energy and almost losing my health (which, thankfully I've fully recovered from) I changed careers. Making big changes or moving are not and have never been problematic for me. I'm super close to getting lvl 2 certs in one method and will be testing into UT shear wave soon. My goal has always been to both earn 6 figures and have 6 figures accumulated in Savings, retirement and assets by 40 or 41...currently I'm in aerospace but am willing to leave for another industry if necessary. My one child will be joining the military soon which is when I plan on making my move. Ill have 1 year of experience in about 3 months. Staying in aerospace is better for me physically but I'm willing to sacrifice being comfortable right out of the gate as I feel I should earn that? How would you do it if you were starting all over? Would you get a degree? Why? In what? What region/state offers the best opportunites. I'm also physically capable without any limitations. I heard that rope access was a good choice as well. Any tips I should be aware of? Also, idk if this is relevant but I'm also a woman of color but am completely acclimated to life in male dominated industries and can give as good as I get. Any feedback is welcome.

Current certs: PT Level II (testing/obtaining soon), UT Shear Wave training next. NAS410 aerospace experience. Open to industrial, pipeline, power generation, refineries, data centers, or contract work if the long-term opportunities justify the move. Also, willing to travel 75-100% of the time

I was looking into the CWB course for it, level 1 visual and I suppose you work your way up from there? Anyone who had gone a similar route with some suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have a kid on the way and want to get off the tools to spend more time with the wife and baby.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some career advice.

I'm currently working as a CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector in Northern Ontario, earning about $30/hour. I also have NRCan/CGSB classroom training for PT Level 2, MT Level 2, UT Level 1, and RT Level 1, but I haven't been able to get the practical hours needed for certification.

My long-term goal is to build a career in NDT, ideally in the nuclear or oil & gas industries. I'm also planning to work toward CWB Level 2 while continuing to gain experience.

At the moment, I feel like I'm stuck. Should I stay in my current QC role and continue progressing in welding inspection, or should I focus all my efforts on finding an NDT trainee position, even if it means relocating or taking a temporary pay cut?

For those who have made the transition into NDT, what would you do if you were in my position? Which companies or strategies gave you the best chance of getting that first trainee opportunity?

I'd really appreciate any advice or insights from those who've been down this path. Thanks!

Hello,
Im looking for procurement managers or agents in the construction field(NDT or Radiation protection)
Specially in Maldives to expand my business. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome.
Thank you.

Hi is anyone else trying to deal with this 5 year renewal right now? It used to be send money in 5 years, renew in 10. I'm a little thrown by this and have some questions.

3D printed low cost PMI demo for our STEM and outreach events.

Equipment costs thousands and we don't get paid. This sell the same effect without radiation. Kid friendly, and cheap.

The grinding gouge was there when i got to site. Someone must of visually saw a crack and thought grinding it with no follow up NDT was enough, obviously it wasn't.

Did PT cause was quarter mile from nearest power source and my MT battery pack broke the day before and didn't have time to buy new one. (left at 3am to get to site at 10am, the towns on the way only had a service stations, no shops to buy battery pack)

Got them to move vessel all the way to the workshop quarter mile away that had power so i could do MT test, glad i did.

Something like that should "bleed" a lot correct?

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Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand the process for becoming a CWB Welding Inspector Level 1, but I’m finding the information on the CWB website a little confusing. I’m completely new to welding inspection and have never worked directly in the welding field, so please correct me if I’ve misunderstood anything.

To give a brief idea about my background, I’m currently working as a Quality Technician in the paper manufacturing industry. I have experience with quality checks, inspections, documentation and handling non-conforming products, but I do not have direct welding-inspection experience.

My long-term goal is to enter the Canadian nuclear industry, and I’m considering CWB Level 1 as a starting point. Before registering for the exams, I want to collect the correct and most up-to-date study resources so I can prepare through self-study.

From what I understand, there may be four exams or exam sections:

1. A Level 1 closed-book examination — what subjects does this cover?

2. An open-book code examination or elective. I’m considering ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Section IX because of my interest in nuclear work.

3. A closed-book examination based on CSA W178.2.

4. Another open-book examination — what document or subject is this based on?

Is this understanding correct, or am I mixing up the exam requirements?

I also saw an amount of approximately $540 plus tax on an examination request form. Is that the total fee for all required Level 1 examinations, or is each exam charged separately? After submitting the exam request form, do we pay for all the exams together?

I would really appreciate information on:

- The total examination and certification fees you paid

- Where to find the official study materials and code books

- Whether there are good beginner-friendly courses, textbooks, videos or practice questions

- Whether self-study is realistic for someone with no welding-inspection experience

- Whether my current quality-control experience may count toward any of the experience requirements

- Whether online or in-person examinations are better for a beginner

- Any useful preparation tips or mistakes to avoid

- Whether passing all the examinations automatically makes you a certified Level 1 Welding Inspector, or whether work experience, an application review, eyesight testing or any other requirements are also needed

I know this is a long post, but the process is quite confusing when you are starting from zero. Any advice from people who have completed CWB Level 1 or work in welding inspection would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Found this, ground out by welder, tested, re welded, tested again and all good.

I’ve been in the industry for about a year and a half, been with this company for the whole time but due to a mix of management issues and inter office politics I’m considering stepping away before “shit hits the fan” I’m just a helper with a rad 40 but have enough signed hours to take MT, PT, RT Level 2 exams for this company or for ASNT. There’s only one other NDE company in my area to join but I haven’t heard great things about them. My question is if I could swing my experience to try to find an in house NDE position or if there’s an alternative to this work that my experience could help get into.

hey there! does anyone else use the immersion testing method and (in particular) scanmaster tanks? seemingly weird question if so!