Nondestructive Testing Services

Lawrence Ripak Co., Inc. offers the full range of NDT capabilities, in two buildings, totalling 72,000 square feet of testing and processing facilities.

We have two Level 3 inspectors on staff, for each major NDT discipline, who prepare detailed test procedures and train and qualify our Level II inspectors.

Download our Approval List here.

 

Magnetic Particle Inspection

ASNT Level 3 on staff
Second Level 3 on staff
5 magnetic particle inspection units
3 inspection units equipped with overhead one-ton hoists for heavy parts
Large, heavy part capability
Full QA capability in-house
Wide range of approvals by aerospace prime contractors

   
Penetrant Inspection ASNT Level 3 on staff
Second Level 3 on staff
Three large part inspection rooms for parts up to 36 ' long
Three integrated small-parts inspection lines
All penetrant systems, fluorescent and visible dye available
Large, heavy part capability
Full QA capability in-house
Wide range of approvals by aerospace prime contractors
Prepenetrant etching capability
   
Ultrasonic Inspection ASNT Level 3 on staff
Second Level 3 on staff
Four immersion systems, 2 with C-scan capability
Immersion capability up to 12'L bars and 4'W x 12'L plates
Procedure development and preparation
Full capability for contact inspection of machined parts
Experience with composites and laminates
Extensive collection of reference standards
Wide range of approvals by aerospace prime contractors
   
Radiographic Inspection (X-Ray) ASNT Level 3 on staff
Second Level 3 on staff
Large exposure room 12.5' x 12.5' x 10'
Three exposure cabinets
Two automatic film processors
Full film evaluation capability
Experience with castings, weldments and electronic components
Wide range of approvals by aerospace prime contractors
   
Nital Etch Inspection Nital etch process line consists of tanks 6'L x 3'W x 4'D and is equipped with a one-ton hoist
Large, heavy part capability
Eight ovens to stress relieve up to 1200°F
Full QA capability
Wide range of approvals by aerospace prime contractors
   
Eddy Current Inspection
REHCII capability
Approvals by major aerospace prime contractors
   
Miscellaneous Inspection Processes Hardness Testing: NewAge Versitron - standard and superficial hardness testing capabilities
Conductivity Testing
Humidity Testing: Hotpack humidity chamber
Salt Spray: M&T Harshaw salt spray cabinet