The stakes are high for steel producers and manufacturers. You are expected to deliver consistent, certified quality while also improving uptime and yield. Over time, your inspection systems can drift. When that happens, material quality can suffer. The consequences are serious. Missed defects, excessive rejects, unexpected downtime, and audit risk can all follow.
Your NDT systems need to perform with the same reliability as any other critical asset on the line. And when an issue does arise, you need a partner who responds quickly and gets you back to stable operations.
The FOERSTER Service Group helps you keep your NDT systems reliable and production ready. We provide preventive maintenance, verification, troubleshooting, training, and system upgrades. Our goal is simple. Your inspection results stay consistent, dependable, and aligned with real mill conditions.
When NDT performance drifts, the impact reaches far beyond the inspection station. Defective or inconsistent material can move downstream and trigger costly internal and external failures, including scrap, rework, lost throughput, warranty claims, recalls, liability concerns, and strained customer relationships.
Industry data shows how quickly these problems can escalate. Manufacturers often spend more than 1 percent of revenue on warranty claims when product quality slips. These expenses reflect only a portion of the total cost, since downtime, extra testing, and disrupted delivery schedules also add pressure.
A single missed defect can slow or stop production. Entire batches may need re-inspection or rework. Teams must investigate, document, and justify what went wrong, which creates audit and compliance challenges. Customer confidence can also decline if defects reach them or cause failures in their own processes.
We help our customers protect performance across the full lifecycle of a system. From installation to long-term modernization, our Service Team combines deep application expertise with OEM-level knowledge of the instruments, software, sensors, and standards. We don’t just fix the equipment. We optimize the inspection process as part of the production line.
NDT Installation Services That Ensure Accurate, Repeatable Detection
If an inspection system is not installed correctly, you can experience poor detection, unstable signals, and unnecessary delays. FOERSTER technicians verify that the system is properly integrated into the line, so you start with a stable platform that performs as expected. This protects your investment and prevents avoidable warranty or performance problems later.
Preventive Maintenance for Stable Sensitivity and Reduced Downtime
Wear, vibration, and changing mill conditions all affect inspection quality. Preventive maintenance helps you stay ahead of problems. When servicing a system, our team checks mechanical components, verifies sensitivity, and reviews overall system health. This reduces unplanned downtime and supports consistent detection.
OEM Calibration and Verification That Maintain Inspection Confidence
Calibration drift is a common source of false rejects and missed defects. When our Service Team completes a calibration, we confirm your system is testing to original specifications and that the parameters match your production needs. You receive documented results that support audits and give your quality team confidence in the process.
Rapid Troubleshooting to Minimize Production Interruptions
Production often stops when an inspection system stops functioning. Our remote support tools allow technicians to diagnose and resolve many problems without a site visit. If on-site support is required, our field team responds quickly. The goal is simple. Get you running again with minimal lost throughput.
Operator and Quality Team Training That Drives Consistency
Operators and quality teams must understand how to run the system, interpret results, and adjust setups correctly. Training helps reduce errors, improve consistency, and maintain performance even when staffing changes. This supports long-term reliability of both the system and the inspection process.
NDT System Upgrades That Improve Reliability and Extend Equipment Life
Aging hardware, outdated software, or worn rotary equipment can lead to unstable performance and more maintenance interruptions. FOERSTER offers modernization packages that improve reliability, reduce noise, and strengthen reporting and traceability. These upgrades help you get more value from the equipment you already own.
Inspection systems are a critical piece of your overall operation. When you partner with FOERSTER, you are investing in equipment and a service team that will protect the integrity of your systems for the complete lifecycle. When your NDT performance drifts, the cost reaches far beyond the test station. The FOERSTER Service team helps you stay ahead of those risks by keeping inspection stable, predictable, and aligned with real production conditions.
Checklist to Evaluate Your Current NDT Performance