Anodic Etching Inspection
Protect your stainless steel and nickel alloy components with fast, high-quality Anodic Etching NDT. Element's hands-on technical guidance uncovers grain structure issues and surface defects early, preventing costly failures. Experience end-to-end convenience, from rapid turnaround times to precise compliance, ensuring your aerospace and industrial parts remain reliable in demanding applications.
What is Anodic Etching Inspection at Element?
Anodic Etching is both a chemical process and a non-destructive testing (NDT) method used to detect grain structure, grain size, inclusions, surface-breaking defects, and segregation problems like white spots. At Element, we provide high-quality anodic etching inspection services that remove interfering material prior to Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) for stainless steels and nickel-based materials—helping you identify hidden issues before they jeopardize component performance.
What Can Element Offer You For Anodic Etching Inspection?
Components we test
Components we test
Our specialized anodic etching services analyze important parts in aerospace engines and similar high-performance applications. We test spacers, seals, shafts, hubs, rings, plates, blades, vanes, discs, knife edge seals, seal fins, nozzle guide vanes, compressor discs, compressor blades, turbine discs, and turbine blades—especially those made from nickel alloys and stainless steels where material integrity is critical.
- Parts in aerospace engine assemblies
- Nickel alloy pieces requiring detailed inspection
- Stainless steel components needing surface preparation
- Mechanical and industrial equipment components
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Element’s anodic etching inspection identifies crucial material characteristics and flaws. By detecting issues early, you avoid operational risks and reduce costly downtime.
- Grain structure analysis and anomaly detection
- Grain size measurement
- Inclusion identification in metal components
- Surface-breaking defect detection via chemical processing
- Segregation problem identification (e.g., white spots)
- Pre-FPI preparation for further NDT
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
We offer a complete in-house capability for anodic etching, including expert fixture design to optimize chemical exposure. This comprehensive approach ensures accurate, repeatable results while creating ideal surfaces for subsequent inspections.
- Controlled chemical processes for defect visualization
- Non-destructive testing to preserve part integrity
- Custom fixture design for complex geometries
- Thorough material preparation for additional NDT
- Specialized processing for nickel-based alloys
- Rapid turnaround to minimize production delays
Advanced fixture design expertise
Advanced fixture design expertise
Proper fixture design is essential for precise anodic etch results, particularly with intricate components. Our deep experience in engineering specialized fixtures mitigates the risk of incomplete coverage or reprocessing, saving you time and resources.
- Custom fixtures tailored to unique part shapes
- Optimized chemical exposure for consistent inspection
- Specialized design for complex aerospace engine parts
- Expertise developed through extensive aerospace experience
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our anodic etching facilities meet the strict demands of aerospace and power-generation industries. With specialized equipment, validated procedures, and carefully calibrated chemical processes, we guarantee precision for every test.
- In-house anodic etching labs
- Custom-designed fixtures for component positioning
- Specialized chemical processing apparatus
- Equipment validated to multiple specifications (e.g., MTV 224, CEIM-1, EIM Code 1, RPS 674)
- High-quality results for complex alloy components
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from Materials Testing hubs worldwide, giving you global access to our expertise. Visit our Locations Page to explore our lab network.
Standards we test to and components we test
- MTV 224
- CEIM-1
- EIM Code 1
- RPS 674
Gas turbine aircraft engine components
- Compressor discs
- Compressor blades
- Turbine discs
- Turbine blades
- Nozzle guide vanes
- Knife edge seals
- Seal fins
Mechanical and industrial components
- Spacers
- Seals
- Shafts
- Hubs
- Rings
- Plates
- Blades
- Vanes
- Discs
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Invisible critical defects becoming failures
Complex industry specifications
Specialized applications demanding top expertise
Surface preparation needed for FPI
Why Choose Element
Specialized anodic etching expertise
Critical fixture design knowledge
Hot section component experience
Industry specification compliance
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