Dye Penetrant Inspection Method Advantage and Disadvantage

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Method	Advantage	Disadvantage
Dye Penetrant	Cheapness Portability High sensitivity Immediate result Minimum skill required	Can only inspect surface of parts accessible to penetrant application Defects must be open to surface Part preparation such as removal of finishes and sealant required No permanent test result Direct visual detection of result required Requires a high degree of cleanliness for satisfactory inspection