Radiographic Testing (RT)

Radiographic Testing (RT) is the industry-standard volumetric NDT method, providing a permanent film record of internal conditions within welds and castings. QMS Asset Integrity holds NATA accreditation for film radiography across one of the widest material ranges in the Australian market - including ferritic steels, stainless steels, aluminium alloys, copper and copper-nickel alloys, clad/overlaid steel, and titanium alloys.

Our licensed radiographers operate gamma and X-ray sources for both workshop and field applications. Whether you are conducting new-build weld quality verification on a fabrication project or assessing in-service condition of cast components, our RT services deliver the clear, auditable imagery your quality programme demands.

All radiographic testing is performed under controlled radiation safety management plans compliant with relevant state EPA and federal regulations.

RT works by directing a beam of ionising radiation (gamma rays from Ir-192/Se-75/Co-60 or X-rays) through the test component onto film or an imaging plate positioned on the opposite side. Internal features such as porosity, slag inclusions, lack of fusion, cracks, and incomplete penetration appear as density variations on the developed film.

Film quality is verified against IQI (Image Quality Indicator) sensitivity requirements per the applicable standard. All films are assessed, reported, and archived as permanent records.