Visual Inspection (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards

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What is the most fundamental form of NDT?

Visual inspection

NDT acronym meaning

Non-destructive testing

Types of flaws detected by visual inspection

Cracks, voids, or inclusions

Industry where visual inspection is essential

Aerospace (safety-critical applications)

Two main categories of visual inspection

Macroscopic and microscopic inspection

Magnification used in macroscopic inspection

Naked eye with minimal or no magnification

Defects found by macroscopic inspection

Missing fasteners and poor workmanship

Key advantages of macroscopic inspection

Speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

Equipment used in microscopic inspection

Microscopes with high magnification

What microscopic inspection reveals

Tiny surface cracks invisible to human eye

Limitation of microscopic inspection

Time-consuming for larger items

Factors determining choice of inspection method

Component size, application, and detail level required

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