Date of Event: 05/21/2025
Location: Groton Elks, Lodge, 700 Shennecossett Road Groton, CT. 06340
Number of Attendees: 20
Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Greg Burdick, Magnaflux Northeast Regional Manager.
Event Summary: A joint technical meeting of the AWS Connecticut Section and the ASNT Connecticut Yankee Section was held on May 21st at the Groton Elks Lodge in Groton, CT.
Greg Burdick, the Magnaflux Northeast Regional Manager presented aspects of the Penetrant Testing (PT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) inspection methods, focusing on equipment available, materials and accessories as well as their application and concerns related to the processes.
Mr. Burdick’s presentation focused on the basics of the Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Penetrant Testing (PT) processes, equipment and materials. He shared products available through Magnaflux, discussing the water-washable and post-emulsifiable penetrants in various sensitivity levels, and fluorescent and visible magnetic particles, carrier liquids, and contrast paints, their usage and benefits.
Approx. 20 inspection and welding professionals were in attendance for this meeting.
