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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality, safety, and reliability of steel structures. It enables the assessment of the condition of materials and joints without compromising the integrity of the tested structure. NDT methods allow for the early detection of discontinuities, mitigation of failure risks, and verification of product compliance with standards, technical documentation, and customer expectations. In the steel structures industry, they constitute an indispensable element of both the production and acceptance processes, directly impacting the durability and operational safety of the finished structures. Among NDT methods, Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) holds a special place, being designed for the inspection of ferromagnetic materials such as structural steels. The test involves magnetizing the inspected component and then applying magnetic particles to its surface in the form of a powder or suspension. In areas where discontinuities - such as cracks, lack of fusion, laps, or welding defects - occur, magnetic flux leakage is produced. This causes the particles to accumulate, clearly revealing the defect. The MT method stands out for its high sensitivity in detecting surface and near-surface defects, which is why it is widely used during the acceptance of steel structures, weld quality control, and the verification of components operating under significant loads. Its effectiveness allows for the detection of imperfections that might otherwise remain invisible during standard visual inspections. At Vlassenroot Group, we take the quality of our manufactured components very seriously. Therefore, NDT testing, including the MT method, is a permanent element of our quality control process implemented at various stages of production. Every detected and eliminated defect is another step toward delivering products to our clients that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability. We believe that rigorous inspection, staff expertise, and consistent adherence to quality requirements form the foundation of structures that can be trusted even in the most demanding applications. Explore more at www.vlassenroot.com #NDT #QualityControl #WeldingInspection #SteelStructures #WeldingInspection #WeldQuality #WeldingDefects #vlassenroot