Industrial testing guide
Casting Inspection
Surface, dimensional and internal evaluation of cast components.
Quality note: real acceptance criteria, test methods and sampling requirements come from applicable specifications, standards and qualified technical authority—not from generic web guidance.
What this topic covers
Surface, dimensional and internal evaluation of cast components.
Core testing ideas
Castings can contain shrinkage, porosity, inclusions or dimensional variation.
Visual, radiographic and ultrasonic methods offer different visibility.
Casting design and alloy influence what inspection methods are practical.
Measurement and method limits
Multiple methods are often complementary because dimensional, surface and internal conditions are different.
Evidence and traceability
Acceptance and qualification requirements should come from the governing product or engineering specification.
Using the result
Testing and inspection evidence should remain connected to material, process and product history.