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Jul 31

Fun Fact Friday: Ultrasonic Shearwave Testing

Jul 31, 2020

Ultrasonic Shearwave Testing (UT), also referred to as Ultrasonic Thickness Testing, is another type of non-destructive examination. This procedure is similar to the type of medical ultrasound testing that is most notably performed on pregnant women. Instead of using... Read more

Jul 28

Welcome Tom Weisbeck, CSP!

Jul 28, 2020

Encorus Group is happy to announce that Tom Weisbeck, CSP, is joining our team as Safety Manager! Tom brings over 20 years of experience in the risk management and safety field. Welcome to Encorus, Tom! Read more

Jul 24

Fun Fact Friday: Magnetic Particle Testing

Jul 24, 2020

Magnetic Particle Testing is another process included in the range of nondestructive testing services that Encorus offers. This method is commonly used to test metal objects for defects due to the relatively quick and straightforward application process. Magnetic... Read more

Jul 17

Fun Fact Friday: Liquid Penetrant Testing

Jul 17, 2020

This week’s Fun Fact Friday will focus on Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT) and Examination, one of the Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) inspection services that Encorus Group offers. LPT is used to detect discontinuities that are on the surface of ferromagnetic... Read more

Jul 14

Welcome Kim Miller!

Jul 14, 2020

Encorus would like to welcome Kim Miller to our Civil Testing Group! She will be joining the team as an Engineering Technician. Kim recently completed her education at University at Buffalo, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies.... Read more

Jul 10

Fun Fact Friday: NDE Certifications

Jul 10, 2020

Nondestructive examination encompasses many specialized testing areas, including liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, visual and radiographic testing. Trained inspectors performing these tests are able to identify flaws in materials that may be invisible... Read more

Jul 2

Fun Fact Friday: Certified Welding Inspectors

Jul 2, 2020

This week’s Fun Fact Friday will be a Thoughtful Tidbit Thursday due to the holiday this weekend. We are shifting focus from Mechanical Integrity to our NDE Group! NDE stands for Non-Destructive Examinations, and there are a wide range of tests and services that fall... Read more

Jun 29

Encorus on the Job

Jun 29, 2020

Encorus has been busy this construction season! Read more

Jun 26

Fun Fact Friday: Computed Radiography

Jun 26, 2020

We’ve reached the final article in the mechanical integrity segment of our Fun Fact Friday series! This week, we will look at a relatively new service offering for Encorus – computed radiography. This service is unique in that it can be used in both mechanical... Read more