NDT – ACID ETCH
Acid etch inspection is used to detect grinding abuse and is particularly used in hard chrome plating. This NDT technique involves a sequence of acid etches which highlight the soft or hard phases produced by poor and inconsistent grinding. Parts are inspected in natural light with the etch revealing the defects as white areas.
Materials Processed:
Nickel alloys, carbon steels, stainless steels
FEATURES
Detect grinding abuse post machining
Detect grinding abuse post plating
APPLICATIONS
Aerospace
High loading landing gear components
Structural parts for defence vehicles
NDT – Acid Etch