Cryogenic Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and Material Treatment Cryogenic Transition Detection Patents Pending

Identifying and quantifying changes in the microstructure of metal alloys is valuable in determining fatigue life and dependability of metal cutting, shaping, and heat treated materials used in manufacturing applications. Certain metals, after being cryogenically (NDT) tested and treated, have shown large increases in their tool life when used in manufacturing processes. Improved life of components used in Aerospace, Vehicle, Defense, Wind Energy, Piston and Turbine Power Plants and Transmissions can reduce the total cost of ownership. The mechanisms of microstructure changes in alloys under various treatments, which cause them to behave differently, are not yet fully understood and are currently evaluated in a semi-quantitative manner by visual inspection of microscopic images of the microstructure or by destructive examination of the test material. Victor Sloan's patent pending cryogenic non destructive testing (NDT) process using electromagnetic acoustical transmission (EMAT) or ultrasound (UT) real-time recognition technology offers significant breakthroughs beyond existing techniques.