The Challenges of Weld Defect Detection

In many industrial sectors, weld quality is a critical factor in ensuring the safety and durability of infrastructures and equipment. However, detecting weld defects remains a major challenge due to:

  • The variety of possible defects (cracks, porosities, inclusions, lack of fusion, etc.).
  • Operational and environmental constraints limiting inspection.
  • The shortage of qualified personnel to perform and analyze inspections.
  • The need for increased reliability and speed in defect diagnosis.

To address these challenges, several Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions exist to optimize weld inspection.

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Weld Defect Detection Solutions

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The most commonly used NDT techniques for weld inspection include:

  • Radiographic Testing (RT): Ideal for detecting internal volumetric defects but costly and subject to safety constraints.
  • Ultrasound Testing (UT): Highly effective for detecting internal volumetric defects, particularly with Phased Array UT (PAUT) for improved resolution.
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT): Suitable for ferromagnetic materials but limited to surface and near-surface defects.
  • Penetrant Testing (PT): Identifies open surface defects on non-ferromagnetic materials.

While these methods are effective, they have limitations in terms of analysis speed, interpretation subjectivity, and availability of qualified operators. This is where EXANODIA’s solution comes into play.

EXANODIA: AI-Powered NDT with SMART-RT™

EXANODIA develops SMART-RT™, an innovative software integrating artificial intelligence for weld radiographic analysis. This solution enables:

  • Automated interpretation of radiographic images, reducing analysis time and minimizing human errors.
  • Enhanced diagnostic reliability by standardizing defect evaluation.
  • Faster inspections with rapid defect detection.
  • Improved traceability of inspections through a centralized data management system.

With SMART-RT™, companies can optimize their NDT processes, enhance infrastructure safety, and reduce inspection costs.

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Weld inspection is a major challenge for many industries. While traditional NDT techniques remain essential, artificial intelligence with SMART-RT™ pushes the boundaries of inspection by optimizing speed, accuracy, and reliability.

With EXANODIA, “Inspect smarter” becomes a reality accessible to all industry players.

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