Nadcap Releases 20th Anniversary Survey Results
During the month of June 2010, PRI invited Nadcap stakeholders to respond to a survey to evaluate the perceived impact of the program on Nadcap accredited suppliers.
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XRF Metals Analyzer Inspects Vintage Ferraris
An advanced XRF analyzer from Ashtead Technology (Houston) is helping a Ferrari dealership to ensure authenticity of rare sports cars worth millions of dollars.
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Fiberscopes vs. Videoscopes
Granted, videoscopes, with their higher resolution values, are superior imaging products. However, that does not necessarily mean that fiberscopes are still not capable of providing serviceable imaging qualities.
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The Ultrasonic Inspection of Submarines
In 2005 the USS San Francisco (SSN-711) had a problem, and collided with an undersea mountain, damaging the submarine’s forward ballast tanks and sonar dome.
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Better Borescope Measurements
Over the years there have been many methods of conducting remote visual inspection measurements with the use of a video borescope. Unfortunately, some of these methods are frequently confusing and may lead to inaccurate borescope measurement due to lack of training or improper use.
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Improved Mechanical Testing
With sales of more than $1.3 billion, Hexcel (Stamford, CT) is an advanced structural materials company and a global enterprise with 17 manufacturing sites in Europe, the United States and China.
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Improved Mechanical Testing
With sales of more than $1.3 billion, Hexcel (Stamford, CT) is an advanced structural materials company and a global enterprise with 17 manufacturing sites in Europe, the United States and China.
Source: http://www.ndtmag.com/Articles/Web_Exclusives/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000673336
To Rent or Buy?
Imagine this situation: You are standing in the power tools section of your local hardware store gazing longingly at the dazzling array of equipment with which you could transform your home into something worthy of a Bob Vila masterpiece.
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