The Right Software setup custom solutions for our clients. One of our popular solutions is NDT Reporting Software. We work with some famous NDT companies from around the world to make sure that we provide the best NDT Reporting Solution. Here we’ll talk about the best must-have features for your NDT Reporting Tool for your company to expand, cover the work and provide best service to your clients.
What is an NDT Reporting Software?
NDT Reporting Software is a set of online reports where companies working in non-destructive testing can login and print the reports for their clients after performing subject hardware testing. The NDT Reporting Software come in all flavors and you should choose only the NDT Software with best features.What does the NDT Reporting Software Cover
NDT Reporting Software cover some industry standard reports. These reports include a combination of the following and more.- Ultrasonic Inspection Report (UT)
- Magnetic Particle Inspection Report (MT)
- Wall Thickness and Dimension Report (WT)
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection Report (PT)
- Radiographic Inspection Report (RT)
- Visual Inspection Report (VT)
- Hardness Testing Report (HT)
Best features in your NDT Reporting Software
Your NDT Reporting Software must have the following features built-in if you are to confidently face challenge of modern reporting requirements.Fast, Secure & Modern
Most NDT solutions these days are coming in cloud or online version. The installable local computer versions are thing of the past. Its normal to assume that the NDT solution you choose must be based on sound engineering and programming principles. Your NDT solution must be fast to respond, data must be securely locked away from prying eyes or a hackers. The passwords must be saved securely along with other data. With advent of modern backend and front-end frameworks, its not a big ask to have your solution be built with API so you can feed the data into multiple channels such as reporting tools, invoicing and time management tools and off-grid support. You must ask if the solution is built with ReactJS, VueJS or AngularJS. The Right Software NDT Reporting Software is built with Laravel framework.- Resistant to hacking
- Built with modern JS frameworks
- Fast and mobile responsive
- Offline support with Mobile apps
User Roles, Permissions & Activity Logs
A big part of security for your online reporting tool is how effectively it uses user permission. Ideally you should have different set of permissions for manager, technicians and clients. Similarly, its important that users are allowed in their specific areas and all the activity is logged.- Log database activity
- Allow user levels and roles
- Limit navigation and secure logins
- Log report progress
Types of Reports Supported
As mentioned above in this article, the number of reports varies with the client’s requirements but a combination of 8-9 reports is a regular occurrence in NDT Reporting Software.- Allow multiple standard reports
- Multiple reports in one job
- Ability to reject Report
Report Review, Reject and Co-sign
NDT Reporting is a sensitive matters and one cannot have enough oversight at all places. That is why, its important that your reporting software allows you to review the report generated by technician. If required, the report can be allowed to be rejected back to the technician with comments by reviewer or manager. Similarly, the reviewer’s digital signatures on the report is considered a healthy sign by the client.- Reports reviewed before submission
- Reports co-signed with reviewer signatures
- Ability to reject and refill the reports
Configurable Settings
Most importantly, the software should be configurable. The settings for system, reports and user behaviors should be well documented and give ability to tweak to suit business needs.- Configure user roles
- Configure emails
- Configure report headers & fields
- System settings and images
User Manual and Training
Finally, the company providing NDT Reporting Software must provide a complete user manual and train users in its use. Plus, be available to take up support calls and tickets. If you are getting this level of service then you are in good hands.- User Manual
- Training
- Free bug fixes
- Support tickets and version releases
