Magnaflux, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is one of the leading suppliers of magnetic particle, dye-penetrant inspection equipment and associated chemical products used for nondestructive testing. It offers liquid-penetrant inspection methods, magnetic particle inspections and accessories, as well as processing materials. Liquid-penetrant inspection is a nondestructive test method that uses an oil-based chemical solution of dye in surface openings to locate cracks in ferrous and nonferrous materials, as well as some ceramics and plastics. Magnafluxs solutions are used in a wide range of industries and applications, including aerospace, automotive, capital equipment, civil engineering, durable goods, metalworking and military. The company has more than 180 employees worldwide with offices in Glenview, Ill.; Swindon, England; and Brazil. Illinois Tool Works designs and manufactures fasteners, components, assemblies and systems for customers worldwide.