Dye penetration inspection has it own advantages and disadvantages compared to other non-destructive testing methods.

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ADVANTAGES

1. Inspection with this method is of low cost (materials and associated equipment are relatively inexpensive)
2. It is possible to do rapid inspection of large areas and volumes.
3. It has high sensitivity (small discontinuities can be detected).
4. This method is suitable for parts with complex shapes.
5. Equipment is highly portable (materials are available in aerosol spray cans).
6. Various types of materials can be inspected such as metallic and nonmetallic, magnetic and nonmagnetic, and conductive and non-conductive materials may be inspected.
7. Indications are produced directly on the surface of the part and constitute a visual representation of the flaw.

DISADVANTAGES

1. With this method, only surface breaking defects can be detected.
2. It is possible to inspect only materials with relatively nonporous surface.
3. It is necessary to pre-clean the material since contaminants can mask defects.
4. Metal smearing from machining, grinding, and grit or vapor blasting must be removed.
5. Direct access to the surface being inspected is necessary.
6. Surface finish and roughness can affect inspection sensitivity.
7. It is necessary to perform and control multiple process operations.
8. Post cleaning of acceptable parts or materials is required.
9. This method involves chemical handling and its proper disposal.

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