Non-destructive testing (NDT) gives us
the ability to inspect industrial
components and materials for defects or
discontinuities normally not visible to
the naked eye, without damaging or
otherwise affecting the form, fit or
function of the material under test.
Some of the most common NDT methods
are:
Radiographic
Testing (RT)
Ultrasonic
Testing (UT)
Liquid
Penetrant Testing (PT)
Magnetic
Particle Testing (MT)
Electromagnetic Testing
(ET)
Ultrasonic Testing is just one method of
NDT, but the number of techniques
and applications utilizing ultrasound
are nearly infinite.
Welcome to my web site!
One of my main
interests is ultrasonic testing of
metals, components, assemblies and
composite structures. This has been the
central theme of my 20+ year career in
aerospace. Therefore, UT is the main
topic of this site.
Over my career, I
have worked in nearly every
capacity possible for NDT personnel.
I've been through all levels of
Technician, Group Leader, NDT
Supervisor, Technical Instructor, NDT
Engineer, NDT Manager, and Quality
Manager.
My UT
experience includes work with the
automotive industry (spotweld
inspection), nuclear piping and
pressure vessels, super-alloy
bar and billets, composite components
and assemblies for rocket motors and
tactical munitions, turbine engine
components, composite space structures,
and composite aircraft components,
application lab work, technical training
(over 1500 students) and development of
NDT training materials.
My resume is posted
on this site for information
purposes only.
