Radiography is used as an inspection method to find mainly
internal volumetric discontinuities in a variety of
components, although surface indications are also revealed.
These components may be in the form of castings or welds in
varying metals ranging from light alloys such as aluminium
and magnesium through to more dense metals such as steel and
bronze and other specialised alloys. Composites and
lead cladding may also be inspected by radiography.
Aerotech
undertakes radiographic examination of many components.
Inspection is carried out using conventional methods, i.e.,
x-ray and gamma rays from Iridium and Cobalt sources.
Specialised sources such as Ytterbium and Selenium may also
be used is requested.
All
components for radiography are inspected to approved
techniques and procedures on a single part basis or on
multi-batch jobs.
The x-ray
film is supplied by GE Inspection, which is approved by all major
prime contractors.
The
radiography is carried out in purpose built rooms with
controlled access for safe operation or is carried out on
site as requested where greater safety is controlled by our
Radiation Protection Supervisors.
All
systems are covered by control checks to ensure
repeatability in line with the requirements laid down by
UKAS, Nadcap etc.
Radiography is used as an inspection method to find mainly
internal volumetric discontinuities in a variety of
components, although surface indications are also revealed.
These components may be in the form of castings or welds in
varying metals ranging from light alloys such as aluminium
and magnesium through to more dense metals such as steel and
bronze and other specialised alloys. Composites and
lead cladding may also be inspected by radiography.