Three groups of laser weld specimens made of steel 316L for nuclear applications were fabricated -acceptable, missed seam (MS) and lack of penetration (LOP). An array eddy current technique was developed and investigated. The specimens top and bottom surfaces were scanned parallel and transverse to the weld line. The MS and LOP were easily imaged, detected and sized. Additional flaw indications were found in visually acceptable weld areas. Limited weld destructive testing was performed validating characteristic eddy current flaw indications.
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