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Q: Who can certify me in NDT?
A: Although there are many ways to become qualified for certification, you can only be certified by the company you work for.

Q: Where do I get acceptance criteria?
A: Check your work instruction, shop traveler, blueprint, customer specification or ask your Level III.

Q: I cleaned my TAM panel and the starbursts still fluoresce. What should I do?
A: Spray the starbursts with a nonaqueous wet developer to bleed out the penetrant. As an alternative, immerse the panel in a solvent such as acetone and let it soak. Allow the acetone to evaporate before replacing panel.

Q: I dropped my film badge in the X-ray room and I think it got exposed. What should I do?
A: You should report this immediately to your supervisor or Level III so he can make the necessary reports.

Q: Why should I recheck the calibration on my ultrasonic test system at the end of a test?
A: Rechecking calibration at the end ensures that the system is working as effectively at the end of an examination as it was at the start.

 

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