For 50 years, we at Hadd-Co Inspection Lab have specialized in Magnetic Particle Inspection and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection. We achieve excellence through our considerable experience, high standards and our commitment to our customers.
We are accredited by Nadcap and all major vendors, like Lockheed, Boeing and Honeywell. We have satisfied customers from all over the United States.
We are aware of our customers' needs for quick turn-around. Rapid, quality order processing is our top priority. Our staff of friendly and knowledgeable employees is ready to assist you with any of your Magnetic Particle Inspection and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection needs.
We are able to give quotes over the phone 99% of the time.
We can expedite services upon request.
We maintain a free local daily pick-up and delivery for customers in the Los Angeles area.
List of Approvals
• Alcoa Fastening Systems • BF Goodrich Landing Gear Division • Boeing Commercial Airplane Group Processor Code #560823 • Cessna Aircraft Company Vendor P00200 • Haliburton Service • Hawker Beechcraft Corporation • Hi-Shear Technology Corporation • Honeywell Level III On-site • Lisi Group - Hi-Shear Corporation • Lockheed Martin - Latest ASTME Specifications • Lord Corporation • Northrop Grumman • Raytheon Company
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Magnetic Particle Inspection
Magnetic Particle Inspection is used to find flaws in ferromagnetic materials, such as steel and iron. When there is a flaw [like a crack] at or near the surface of the material being tested, the magnetic field exaggerates the flaws and makes them plainly visible. Fine iron particles are applied to the area under examination. The iron particles can be wet or dry, and can even be suspended in a colored or fluorescent liquid. This technique is primarily used for surface breaking flaws, but it can also be used to detect sub-surface flaws. The deeper the flaw, the less effective this method becomes.
Liquid Penetration Inspection
Liquid Penetration Inspection is a technique used to reveal surface breaking flaws. A liquid penetrant with a colored or fluorescent dye is applied and allowed to sink into surface flaws. After a span of time, the liquid penetrant is removed and a developer applied. The developer acts like a blotter by drawing the penetrant out of the flaws to reveal cracks in the surface. Color contrast penetrants are checked against a bright white light, while fluorescent penetrants need to be check in dark conditions with the use of a black light. This technique can be used on any solid material.
