Acoustic Emission Testing (AET), also known as Acoustic Emission (AE), Acoustic Testing (AT), Acoustic NDT, or AE Testing, is a sophisticated non-destructive testing (NDT) method.
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Clanton Wood is a distinguished School Director and NDT Instructor at The Ocean Corporation, boasting a robust eight-year tenure in educational leadership and technical training. With a Master's in accounting and a Bachelor's in economics, complemented by minors in Physics and Statistics, Clanton's academic foundation enriches his approach to teaching and curriculum development. He has been instrumental in launching the innovative hybrid NDT program and plays an active role on the Commercial Diving Training ANSI drafting committee and the board of the Association of Commercial Dive Educators. Clanton’s passion for continuous learning and excellence in education is evident in his dedication to expanding and enhancing the legacy of The Ocean Corporation. Outside the classroom, he is an avid hiker, voracious reader, and devoted dog lover, continually inspired by the sincerity, respect, and passion he shares with students and colleagues alike.

Eddy Current Testing (ET), also known as Eddy-Current Testing (ECT), is a sophisticated method within the family of electromagnetic testing techniques used in nondestructive testing (NDT).

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is a sophisticated non-destructive testing technique that employs high-frequency ultrasonic waves to evaluate the internal structure of materials.

Radiographic Testing (RT) is a versatile non-destructive testing (NDT) method used to examine various manufactured components’ internal structure and integrity.

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT or MPT), also referred to as Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), is a vital nondestructive testing (NDT) method designed to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and their alloys.

Penetrant Testing (PT), also recognized as Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI), or Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI), is a cost-effective and extensively utilized nondestructive testing (NDT) method.

Visual Testing (VT)
/in Blog/by Clanton WoodVisual Testing (VT) is a fundamental and widely utilized method in nondestructive testing (NDT).

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Non-Destructive Testing or Nondestructive Testing, also known as NDT; is a group of techniques and methods used to evaluate the …

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