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Eddy Current Testing
CoreElectromagnetic • ET

Eddy Current Testing (ET)

Method Overview

Near-surface flaw detection and material sorting using electromagnetic induction for high-speed alloy assessment.

Core Method Specifications

Technique IDET
AcronymET
CategoryCore
ModalityElectromagnetic
Default Report TemplateET-Standard-Template

Target Applications & Governing Standards

2 Scopes Configured
Heat Exchangers & Boilers
ASME Sec V Art 8
Target Assets / Components:
Non-Ferrous Tubing (Copper/Brass/Titanium)Condenser Tubes
Detectable Defects & Anomalies:
• Pitting• Outer Diameter Erosion• Baffle Cut Wear• Cracking
Piping & Loops
API 570
Target Assets / Components:
Small Diameter Heat Exchanger Lines
Detectable Defects & Anomalies:
• Wall Thinning• Pitting

Technique-to-OEM Compatibility Matrix

Verified manufacturers, instrument models, and diagnostic portals supporting ET.

6 Verified OEMs
Evident Scientific

Evident Scientific

Leading manufacturer of optical and digital precision technology (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions).

Modalities:UTPAUTETVTIRIS+1 more
OEM Profile Evident Connect Portal
OEM Site
Waygate Technologies

Waygate Technologies

Global leader in industrial inspection solutions, radiography, and visual inspection (formerly GE Inspection Technologies).

Modalities:UTRTETCRDR+3 more
OEM Profile Waygate Service Hub
OEM Site
Eddyfi Technologies

Eddyfi Technologies

Specialized NDT inspection technologies including Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC), ACFM, and magnetic crawlers.

Modalities:ETMFLPAUTACFMPEC+5 more
OEM Profile Eddyfi Support Center
OEM Site
Zetec

Zetec

Advanced eddy current and ultrasonic NDT technology for power generation, oil & gas, and aerospace.

Modalities:UTPAUTTOFDETRFET+1 more
OEM Profile Zetec Technical Support
OEM Site
Ether NDE

Ether NDE

UK-based specialist manufacturer of high-performance Eddy Current (ET) flaw detectors, instruments, and custom NDT probes.

Featured ET Hardware:
AEROCHECK II ETi-200
Modalities:ETPEC
OEM Profile Ether NDE Support Portal
OEM Site

Rohmann

OEM Manufacturer for ET inspection systems.

Verified Partner
ASME Sec V & ISO 9712 Qualified
Rent ET Instruments OEM Hardware CatalogPost ET Project Scope
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