31/07/2025
In non-destructive testing, what you see isn't always what's actually there.
Correct training and real-world experience aren’t just helpful — they are critical.
Over the years, we’ve seen dangerous defects passed off as harmless, and harmless ones flagged as critical, some defects ignored or misnamed. The result? Unjustified repairs, missed defects, wasted money — or worse.
At PlyStruct, we take responsibility for safety. We believe this industry needs more shared knowledge — and more honest discussion. We are happy to see proactive specialists in the community, and we want to join. So, let’s test something together:
📸Look at this real RT image from a TIG weld (Ø219 mm, 5 mm wall, double-wall shot). A new welder joined the project — and this showed up in the welds (photo camera quality isn’t perfect, in viewing box necessary IQI visible, and yes, there is more defects).
What do you think this is?
1️⃣ Excess weld pe*******on (ISO 504)
2️⃣ Sagging (509)
3️⃣ Inclusion (304)
4️⃣ Something else?
💬 Drop your interpretation in the comment section, or maybe you want to share some cases too?.
📌 We’ll share the full explanation in the comments soon — including the actual cause and our official classification.
🎓 Want to dive deeper into RT inspection?
Other methods cannot replace Radiography, as in the described case, and many mysteries remain unsolved. Join our upcoming training on Radiographic Testing (RT), Level II, language – ENG, 30% off, from August 18 to September 2, in Riga, Latvia. Certified under ISO 9712:2021, with exams and real-world examples like this one.
🌍 Top students may also join projects across the EU!
📩 For details and registration: [email protected]
