CFM is one of the top providers for NDE in the Atlantic region.  From determining project inspection and welding requirements, to procedural development and implementation, our team of professionals deliver solutions for a broad spectrum of services across a wide variety of applications and industries. CFM offers industry-leading NDT Inspectors. Along with an in-depth knowledge, CFM brings years of industry experience from all sectors to help your company get the most from its investment in testing and certification. 

CFM utilizes conventional and advanced inspection equipment, such as Small Controlled Area Radiography (SCAR) and Phased Array UT Computed Radiography, increasing productivity and quality of inspection.

CFM has a diverse experience in naval, thermal power, hydroelectric, wind energy, oil & gas, commercial, construction and industrial inspection.  This diverse experience and skilled work force allows CFM to respond to project requirements across all industries. 

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Non-Destructive Testing

In terms of size, no other company in Atlantic Canada can match our in-house team of technicians with CSA W178.1 certification. World-class training and advanced testing make us uniquely capable of identifying the details that can make or break a project.

Technology driven solutions such as SCAR, allow for decreased exclusion zones when conducting radiography resulting in reduced disruption to workforce. Phased Array UT provides corrosion mapping and results in detailed inspection results

We also have personnel who are certified in all NDE methods located throughout the Atlantic region.

Non-Destructive Testing Services:

  • Liquid Penetrant Examination
  • Magnetic Particle Examination
  • Ultrasonic Examination
  • Radiographic Examination
  • Paint Inspection
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • RFT (Remote Field Eddy Current)
  • PSET (Partial Saturation Eddy Current)
  • Ferrite Testing
  • QA/QC Visual Inspections
  • 3rd Party Inspections
  • Data Package Generational Review
  • Level I, II, II visual Inspections
  • Phased Array Technology
  • Specialized Non-Destructive Examination methods
  • NDT Management
  • Remote Field Testing
  • Holiday Testing
  • Ferrite Testing
  • Hardness Testing
  • Ultrasonic Leak Detection
  • Bore Scope Inspections
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Engineering

CFM is one of the top providers for general and specialty engineering services. From determining project welding requirements, to repair development and implementation, our team of professionals deliver solutions for a broad spectrum of pressure vessels, piping systems and bulk storage tanks that operate in a wide variety of applications and industries. CFM expands upon the provision of typical engineering services by also providing design for structural steel and other applications, and repair procedures for pressure vessels, storage tanks, penstocks, piping systems and structural steel. CFM also has expertise in developing weld sequencing to reduce distortion and residual stresses, for both statically and dynamically loaded structures, vessels, tanks, and equipment. From carbon steel to exotic alloys and overlays, CFM has a proven record of developing cost-efficient solutions.

Pressure Vessels

  • Design of vessels and heat exchangers utilizing Codeware Compress
  • Development of inspection procedures and maps
  • Development of repair drawings and procedures
  • Inspection of vessels
  • Corrosion rate calculations
  • Design of new or replacement nozzles and manways
  • Design of custom components and CRN registration

Bulk Storage Tanks

  • Design of API 650 storage tanks utilizing Innovative Tank Solutions
  • Development of inspection procedures and maps
  • Development of repair drawings and procedures
  • Corrosion rate calculations
  • Design of new or replacement nozzles and manways
  • Relocation plans for bulk storage tanks
  • Tank floor, shell, and roof patch design

Piping

  • Design of ASME piping systems for various codes
  • Stress analysis of piping systems utilizing CAESAR II
  • Minimum thickness and MAWP calculations
  • Pipe support design
  • Pipe spool drawings
  • Flow analysis

Asset Management

CFM helps industry manage downtime while extending the life of onsite equipment by providing long term asset management programs, and refurbishment services.

CFM provides data collection, monitoring and diagnostics of transient and process related problems allowing maintenance teams to maximize uptime of critical assets.

We offer complete Calibration and Repair Services for Equipment/Devices which measure pressure, electrical, temperature and torque. As members of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT), we offer extensive expertise, certified qualifications and timely, cost-effective services.

CFM is committed to providing inspection, repair and certification for all your lifting requirements (mobile and overhead crane, lifting gear) that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of your operation.

Condition and Route Monitoring

  • 24/7 Vibration and Temperature Monitoring
  • Predictive Maintenance Software
  • Condition Monitoring Expert / Reliability Professionals
  • Cloud Based Dashboards

 

Calibration

  • Temperature Gauges and Indictors
  • Pressure Gauges
  • Electrical Meters and Testers
  • Torque Wrenches
  • Dimensional Tools

Crane and Lifting Gear Certification

  • Mobile and Overhead Cranes
  • Lattice Cranes
  • Boom Trucks
  • Scissor Lift
  • Man Baskets
  • Forklift
  • Chain Hoist
  • Spreader Beams
  • Lifting Bridles
  • Lifting Lugs
  • Hooks
  • Rigging
  • Cables
  • Shackles
  • Turnbuckles

Additional Services

Having expertise across all disciplines makes our Inspection and Technical Services Division one of the most capable API/CWB inspection teams in Atlantic Canada.

CFM offers a wide spectrum of Traditional and Advanced Inspection Services to ensure cost-effective and accurate results. We offer inspection services that combine highly skilled personnel utilizing rope access techniques, which are a safer alternative to traditional methods while minimizing operational downtime.

PI Tank Inspections

  • API 650/653

CWB / ASME Visual Inspection

  • Pressure Vessels
    API 510
  • Piping
    API 510
  • Structural
  • Third Party

Welding Engineering Services

  • Weld Procedures
  • Welder Qualifications
  • Welder Training

Material Testing Services

  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • Portable Hardness
  • Ferrite Testing

Infrared Thermography

Opticam Inspection Services

Rope Access Inspection Services