Visual Inspection (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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Most fundamental form of NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)
Most fundamental form of NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)
Visual inspection
Types of flaws detected by visual inspection
Types of flaws detected by visual inspection
Cracks, voids, inclusions
Two main categories of visual inspection
Two main categories of visual inspection
Macroscopic and microscopic inspection
What macroscopic inspection uses
What macroscopic inspection uses
Naked eye/natural human vision with minimal magnification
Defects found by macroscopic inspection
Defects found by macroscopic inspection
Obvious manufacturing defects & poor workmanship
Benefits of macroscopic inspection
Benefits of macroscopic inspection
Speed, cost-effectiveness, immediate results, wide applicability
What microscopic inspection uses
What microscopic inspection uses
Microscopes with high magnification
What microscopic inspection detects
What microscopic inspection detects
Tiny surface cracks/flaws invisible to human eye
Main limitation of microscopic inspection
Main limitation of microscopic inspection
Very time-consuming for larger items
Factors determining choice of inspection method
Factors determining choice of inspection method
Component size, detail level required, time constraints
Role of macroscopic inspection in manufacturing
Role of macroscopic inspection in manufacturing
Backbone of quality control
Industry where visual inspection is essential
Industry where visual inspection is essential
Aerospace (safety-critical applications)