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Commercial Industry / C.W.I

Inspec Testing, Inc. delivers accurate, unbiased inspection and testing services for government and commercial projects—backed by certified experts, advanced technology, and global responsiveness.

Commercial Industries

At Inspec Testing Inc., we provide wide-ranging nondestructive (NDT) and destructive testing (DT) services for many different industries. Our services are comprehensive, which allows us to meet all the unique testing needs of every valued company we serve. The decades of experience backing us up speak to our expertise and the quality testing we provide. We are proud to have our main hub in San Diego while faithfully serving businesses throughout California, Virginia, and Hawaii. Discuss your NDT and DT needs with one of our seasoned testing pros today.

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Industrial Applications

The NDT services we offer at Inspec Testing Inc. include all the following:

Visual Testing

Visual testing (VT), which involves visual inspections of specific components that are performed with the well-trained naked eye and some optical aids

Remote Visual Inspection (RVI)

Remote visual inspection, or videoscope, which allows careful visual inspections from remote locations

Magnetic Particle Testing

Magnetic particle testing (MT), which refers to locating discontinuities at the surface and near the surface of ferromagnetic materials like steel

Demagnetization

Demagnetization, which is the process of removing residual magnetism from ferromagnetic parts

Liquid Penetrant Testing

Liquid penetrant testing (PT), which involves the application of liquid penetrants to the surface of solid, nonporous materials in order to locate discontinuities

Ultrasonic Testing

Ultrasonic testing, which uses high-frequency sound waves to detect faults

Phased Array

Phased array, which uses a combination of electronic signals that supports highly effective testing

Radiography

Conventional and computed radiography, which implement two different means of recording shadow images of internal defects

Ground Penetrating Radar

Ground penetrating radar, which affords a mechanism for identifying material changes and buried objects

X-ray Fluorescence Inspection

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) inspection, or a material analyzer, which identifies the chemistry of the materials in the structures being tested

When it comes to destructive testing, our services include all the following:

  • Tension tests
  • Compression tests
  • Macro etch tests
  • Fillet weld break tests
  • Guided bend tests
  • Rockwell hardness tests
  • Charpy impact tests

This array of tests serves a multitude of important purposes across many industries.

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Industries Served

Our testing expertise allows us to successfully serve varied industries. These include the US Department of Defense, for whom we have filled multiple contracts at locations across the nation and internationally. In addition to serving the government, we skillfully serve many commercial companies that break down into the following primary categories:

Commercial maritime

The construction industry

The amusement industry, including SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, Sesame Place, and Belmont Park

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Turn to an Industry Leader in California for All Your Nondestructive and Destructive Testing Needs

At Inspec Testing Inc., we have been faithfully serving the nondestructive and destructive testing needs of industries in San Diego and throughout California, Virginia, and Hawaii since 1996, and we take immense pride in the impressive reputation we have earned in the process. Regardless of your testing needs and their scope, we have the experience, skill, and tools to effectively handle the job. Learn more about everything we have to offer by reaching out online or giving us a call at 619-477-3670 today.