Max Daugherty

A Practical Guide for Contractors, Fabricators, and Quality Teams In naval and defense applications, weld quality is not just a best practice, it is a mission-critical requirement. When a weld must be completed in accordance with NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command) standards, the expectations for process control, inspection, documentation, and personnel qualification increase significantly. For

Choosing the right NDT service provider is not a box-checking exercise. In industries where safety, compliance, and asset integrity are non-negotiable, the quality of your nondestructive testing and inspections partner directly affects operational risk, uptime, and regulatory confidence. Whether you’re managing aerospace components, manufacturing machinery, transportation infrastructure, or critical equipment, the question isn’t whether to

In industries where safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance are critical, nondestructive (NDT) inspection services play a vital role in maintaining equipment integrity, extending asset life, and protecting personnel operating around high-risk systems. From aerospace components and structural welds to mission-critical manufacturing, inspections must be accurate, timely, and supported by documentation that can withstand audits, code

When you need to verify weld integrity, detect hidden flaws, or validate material soundness, choosing the right nondestructive testing (NDT) method is critical. Two widely used methods—ultrasonic testing (UT) and radiographic testing (RT)—can both reveal internal discontinuities without damaging the part. But their capabilities, limitations, and ideal applications differ significantly. As a provider of nondestructive