Visual

Visual Examination is generally used to determine such things as the surface condition of the part, reinforcement and undercutting of welds, alignment of mating surfaces, shape or evidence of leaking. Methods employed may be either:

(a) direct visual examination,
(b) remote visual examination, or
(c) translucent visual examination using artificial directional lighting.

PTI provides certified Visual Inspectors to various codes, such as: AWS, API, ANSI /ASME, and ASNT.