🧪 ASTM E165 / ASME Section V (Level 2/3 Sensitivity, 10-30 Min Dwell Time)

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Calculator

Model non-porous materials surface defect detection (cracks, laps, porosity on stainless steel and aluminum welds) under ASTM E165 & ISO 3452: calculate minimum capillary penetrant dwell times (10 to 30 minutes based on alloy type and ambient temperature), non-aqueous wet developer application, and non-destructive testing contractor margins.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

Stainless / Aluminum Welds Tested (Weld Count e.g. 240 Welds)

Required Penetrant Dwell Time (Minutes e.g. 20.0 Min Dwell Time)

Customer Bid Price for Surface Prep, PT & Evaluation ($ / Weld)

Solvent Cleaner, Red Dye Penetrant, Aerosol Developer & Level II Tech ($)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

ASTM E165 LIQUID PENETRANT PT

Turnkey Dye Penetrant Testing Profit

NDT Welding Quality Margin

0.0%

Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Material Cost