2: Methods & Techniques Flashcards
What are 3 ways to figure out the magnetic field direction?
- Right Hand Rule
- Pie Gauges
- Quantitative Quality Indicators (QQI’s)
What units do magnetic field indicators measure in?
Gauss or Tesla
What is a digital type of Gauss Meter?
Hall Effect Meter
Main difference between circular and longitudinal magnetism?
Longitudinal has external poles
Solenoids produce what kind of field?
Longitudinal
How do defects show up?
Same direction as current
What is one of the best ways to detect subsurface discontinuities when using half wave DC or half rectified AC?
Circular magnetization with prods
Coils are typically around what type of frame?
Molten
What is a pole piece?
Stuck on the end of a part to create length
Parts less than what require a pole piece?
Two
Parts exceeding what max length need to be inspected in separate pieces?
18 inches (26 cm)
What is the fill factor?
Diameter of part compared to diameter of coil
When using DC current, amps depend on what thickness?
Cross-sectional thickness
Direct Contact Formula
What are QQI’s used for?
Ensure proper technique is used
Wet fluorescence is often referred to as what? (2)
Background or background fluorescent
How is furring caused?
Excessive longitudinal field
Contact area is referred to what?
Cross section
What is the rule for how close prods are together?
2”-8”
6” is good
When using prods and a material less than 3/4” ..what amperage should you use?
90-115 amps/inch of spacing
3.5-4.5 amps/mm
When using prods and a material more than 3/4” thick, what amperage should you use?
100-125 amps/inch
What is the formula for low fill factor in a coil?
45,000/(L/D) x 1/n
What is the formula for high fill factor in a coil?
35,000/(L/D)+2 x 1/n
An effective inspection area is what?
4x diameter of the conductor
What is amperage based on when using a central conductor?
Wall thickness and diameter of centre conductor