LMATS Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians examine the physical properties of materials and parts to find corrosion, cracks, flaws and other imperfections, which might lead to unreliable product performance or product failure on a daily basis for our customers.
LMATS technicians, use a range of methods to test materials and parts, including:
- visual inspection – using lenses, CCTV and fibre optic cameras
- dye penetrant testing – staining surfaces with fluorescent liquid, which shows up flaws under ultraviolet lighting
- magnetic particle testing – applying magnetic particles to magnetised materials, so they line up along cracks and defects (often combined with dye testing)
- radiographic testing – using X-rays to find internal faults
- ultrasonic testing – firing high frequency sound pulses into materials and analysing the differences in the reflected signals
- eddy current testing – passing electricity through materials and measuring the differences in the flow of current
- resonant testing – 'listening' to the growth of cracks or flaws by monitoring the acoustic vibrations of a structure, for example a bridge support.
In manufacturing, LMATS (NDT) technicians work with materials at every stage of production to make sure they are safe. For example, in aircraft construction, you would test materials when they are first made, while the fuselage is being built, and at regular intervals throughout the operating life of the aircraft.
LMATS technicians work in conjunction with our customers using various NDT methods to maintain quality control procedures in many industries, including, aerospace, road and rail transport, manufacturing and power generation.
LMATS NDT technicians at Melbourne, Albury, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane or Perth laboratories are certified by the AINDT and LMATS are certified under NATA
ISO 17025 & ISO 17020 accredited