AMFIN SERVICES

Non Destructive Testing & Etch Inspection

Amfin use a combination of advanced technology and equipment to provide a non-destructive, accurate and reliable method of determining the quality of metals and alloys.

Etch inspection of finished machine parts (after chemical etching) is a major process “goalkeeper” as one of the very final processes to be carried out to “Critical” and “Sensitive” rotating components prior to assembly in the aircraft engine.

Amfin is proud of its experienced and meticulous inspection team, who work from a dedicated inspection room using specified optical equipment.

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The Non Destructive Testing process

Non Destructive Testing (NDT) is a method of inspection used to detect flaws in a material without damaging it. A wide group of analysis techniques are used to evaluate the properties of a material, component or system without causing any change to the structure or chemical composition of the part being tested.

When it comes to properly maintaining assets, non destructive testing is essential.

By not permanently altering the component being inspected, Non Destructive Testing provides a highly valuable technique that can save both money and time in product testing and evaluation, troubleshooting and research.

Amfin are proud of its experienced and meticulous NDT technician team, we have the knowledge to select the best methods to detect defects in your products.

Amfin's inspection team use a purpose built in house Metallurgical laboratory to carry out a number of specialised processes in a dedicated area using specialist optical equipment.

These include hardness testing, sample preparation and microscopic assessment, using both software based analysis tools and foreign object determinations (FOD) in a separate clean room.

With our expertise and knowledge in non-destructive testing (NDT), and Etch inspection, we help you ensure the reliability and safety of your products, equipment, or plant assets.

From design, manufacturing, to operations and maintenance, our team understands the stages involved throughout the whole product cycle.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF Non Destructive Testing & Etch Inspection

Visual Inspection

Weld quality inspection is one of the most commonly used laboratory testing methods used for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).

It involves visual testing of welds and is capable of detecting surface-breaking defects, as many welding flaws are present on the surface and can be easily detected through this Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification Testing.

Etching of Hardened Steel Components

The inspection of hardened steel components is very important to ensure that the steel is of the required quality and to prevent defects in the final product. The inspection of hardened steel components is done by taking a sample of the steel and checking it for any defects.

This can be done by taking a small piece of the steel and checking it for any defects. If there are any defects, then the steel can be corrected before the final product is made.

Non-Destructive Testing Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

The non-destructive testing fluorescent penetrant inspection is a fast and accurate method for inspecting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The fluorescent penetrant inspection is a non-destructive test method for inspecting the integrity of a wide variety of substrates.

It is a fast and accurate method for inspecting ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

The fluorescent penetrant inspection can be used for the inspection of pipelines, tanks, vessels, and other equipment used in the transportation of fluids and products.

Hardness Testing

Hardness testing is a method of testing the hardness of a material. It is used to determine the resistance of a material to a particular form of stress such as bending, compression, shear, etc.

Hardness testing is also used to determine the resistance of a material to wear and tear, as well as to determine the suitability of a material for a particular application.

Blue etch inspection

Blue etch inspection is a process designed to highlight the structure of any surface defects such as: Forge cuts, forge laps, inclusions, local areas of over or under-heating, local areas of alpha case, chemical segregation and machining problems, which may result in an unacceptable metallurgical microstructure.

This Process can be used to assess components in the finished condition or as forgings to help substantiate processes used by new forging suppliers.

PROCESSES & SERVICES	Materials Amfin Can Process								Tank Dimensions (mm)
PROCESSES & SERVICES	NBA Nickel Based Alloys	MA Magnesium Alloys	AA Aluminium Alloys	TA Titanium Alloys	LAS Low Alloy Steels	CBA Copper based alloys	CRS Corrosion Resistant Steels	Com Composites	Length	Width	Depth	Lifting
Non Destructive Testing & Etch Inspection up to NDT Level III
Etching of Hardened Steel Components									1525	500	1525	500
Non-Destructive Magnetic Particle Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Visual Inspection
NDT Examination for Land Based & Marine Power Turbines & Related Equipment
Etching of Nickel Base Steel Alloy Components for Metallurgical Inspection									1525	500	1525	500
Etching of Titanium Alloys									1525	500	1525	500
Etching of Aluminium Alloys									3650	900	2000	500
Conductivity Testing
Hardness Testing
Tri-acid Etch									1850	700	1950	500
Binocular Inspection
On-Site Metallurgical Laboratory Analysis and Support

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