Seek NDT tools : Crack detection with Red and white paint 1

This method is called Liquid penetrant

Here is the procedure:

LIQUID PENETRANT TEST PROCEDURE

SCOPE
Test procedure for inspecting welds and castings for cracks and pores using liquid penetrant.

MATERIAL
Dynaflux, Inc. Cleaner CNF315
Dynaflux, Inc. Penetrant PHF315
Dynaflux, Inc. Developer DNF315


PROCEDURE

1.1. CLEAN
1.1.1. Use cleaner to pre-clean before testing.
1.1.2. Apply a wet film to the part, allowing for adequate solvent time, and wipe clean with cotton clothe.
1.1.3. Repeat until clean.
1.1.4. Allow part to dry.

1.2. APPLY PENETRANT
1.2.1. Spray penetrant onto the area to be examined, wetting the surface well.
1.2.2. Allow 1 to 30 minutes before removing the excess penetrant. (Depend upon the crack size and contamination.
1.2.3. Remove the excessive penetrant, spray cleaner on a clean cloth and wipe surface.

1.3. DEVELOP
1.3.1. Thoroughly shake until the agitator clicks against the bottom and sides of the can.
1.3.2. Spray a thin even coat on the suspected area.
1.3.3. Allow a developing time of 5 to 15 minutes, then inspect. Red lines indicate a crack and red dots indicate mark pores.



Hope this helps, Rich

You can visit for an introduction to Penetrant Testing. If you need to learn how to apply the PT process and gain certification please visit or contact me. William E. Blum
Managing Director
Bright Technical Services Inc.
wblum@brightechnical.com
USA 1-817-274-1262
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Don't be fooled! There are many brands of liquid penetrant out there. Sounds like someone is pushing the Dynaflux.

No,I am not pushing Dynaflux, It is just what I had on my handy at my desk when I posted this. I just copied one of the procedures from my files and posted. Rich