Theory Flashcards
Residual magnetism may be beneficial as an aid:
A. In demagnetization.
B. in proper heat treating.
C. In deposition of weld metal.
D. In interpretation and evaluation of indications.
D. In interpretation and evaluation of indications.
The interpretation of magnetic particle indications may be aided by:
A. Observing with a magnifying glass.
B. reproducing the indication after demagnetizations.
C. Observing the indications after the part is pre-cleaned.
D. Observing the indications after the part is post-cleaned.
A. Observing with a magnifying glass.
An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part which produces a magnetic particle testing indication is called:
A. A defect.
B. an indication
C. A deformation.
D. A discontinuity.
D. A discontinuity
Comparing parts that have been circularly magnetized and those that have been longitudinally magnetized, which retain the most objectionable residual field if NOT demagnetized?
A. Circular
B. vectored
C. Remnant
D. Longitudinal
D. Longitudinal
What type of magnetization uses the formula: Ampere turns = 45,000/(L/D)?
A. Circular
B. parallel
C. vectored
D. Longitudinal
D. Longitudinal
Why are soft contact pads such as lead or copper braid used for surfaces and head stocks?
A. To increase the contact area and reduce the possibility of burning the part.
B. because they help heat metal, thus facilitating magnetic induction.
C. To increase the contact area flux density.
D. Because of their low melting point.
A. To increase the contact area and reduce the possibility of burning the part.
A rough forging that has received no further processing is magnetic particle tested. An indication is observed to run in every direction and appear to extend deeply into the part and perpendicular to the surface. It is very sharp. What is the probable indentity of the indication?
A. Forging burst
B. flake
C. Seam
D. Lap
A. Forging burst
A gear with case-hardened ground teeth and hub ends is magnetic particle tested. Individual indications are detected on a five teeth and one end surface of the hub. The indications do not break over the part edges. What is the probable identity of the indication?
A. Grinding cracks
B. quench cracks
C. Inclusions
D. Porosity
A. Grinding cracks
If an overall pattern (sometimes circular lines) appears on the test surfaces, how should the inspector reprocess the test piece?
a. Demagnetize the piece
b. Retest at a higher amperage
c. Retest at a lower amperage
d. Part is not testable
c. Retest at a lower amperage
A prime consideration when selecting a powder to be used as a magnetic particle medium is to select a powder that:
a. will adhere to the surface being tested.
b. provides a low contrast to the surface being tested.
c. provides a high contrast to the surface being tested.
d. requires a high demagnetization current to remove it.
c. provides a high contrast to the surface being tested.
When testing for fine shallow surface cracks, the preferred magnetic particle test method should be:
a. dry alternating current
b. dry direct current
c. wet alternating current
d. wet direct current
c. wet alternating current
Which of the following is an advantage of the dry method over the wet method?
a. It is more sensitive to fine surface cracks.
b. It is easier to use the field inspection with portable equipment.
c. It is faster then the wet method when testing a number of small parts.
d. It is more capable of providing full service coverage on irregularly shaped parts.
b. It is easier to use the field inspection with portable equipment.
When testing a bar with a length-to-diameter ration of 4 in. in a 10 turn coil, required current would be:
a. 45,000 A.
b. 18,000 A.
c. 1125 A.
d. Unknown, more information is needed.
c. 1125 A.
Internal splines and holes drilled parallel to, or near, test surfaces will cause:
a. sharp, well defined indications directly aligned with the part’s internal contours.
b. broad, fuzzy indications directly aligned with the internal contours.
c. distinct indications not aligned with the part’s internal contours.
d. no indications.
b. broad, fuzzy indications directly aligned with the internal contours.
A limitation of magnetization techniques is that:
a. regardless of part size, the part cannot be painted.
b. the coil must be of maximum diameter in relation to the part.
c. the effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil.
d. small diameter parts must be placed close to the center of the coil.
c. the effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil.
The term used to refer to the total opposition to flow of current represented by the combined effect of resistance, inductance, and capacitance of a circuit is:
a. inductive reactance
b. impedance
c. reluctance
d. decay
a. inductive reactance
A 3500 ampere-turn coil shot is required to be performed in a 5-turn coil after a head shot of 800 A using the wet continuous method. In order to properly conduct the coil shot it is necessary to:
a. demagnetize the part between the head and first coil shot.
b. check the part for residual magnetism with a field indicator.
c. remove all residual wet magnetic particle field from the part using clean, dry absorbent rags.
d. place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the head shot indications.
d. place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the head shot indications.
A desirable property of magnetic particles used for either dry or wet method is the they:
a. be toxic.
b. be non-ferromagnetic
c. possess high retentivity
d. possess high permeability
d. possess high permeability
External poles which are too strong to permit good inspection of a part are more likely to result when using:
a. longitudinal magnetization
b. polarized magnetization
c. residual magnetization
d. circular magnetization
a. longitudinal magnetization