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Wet Magnetic Particle Testing and Dry Magnetic Particle Testing

Magnetic particle testing (MPT) is a nondestructive testing method used to detect surface and subsurface flaws in ferromagnetic materials like iron and steel. It works by magnetizing the material, causing any defects to disturb the magnetic field and reveal themselves. There are two types - wet MPT uses a liquid suspension of magnetic particles, while dry MPT applies dry particles to the magnetized surface. The procedure involves cleaning, magnetizing, and applying particles to the test area before inspecting for indications of flaws. MPT is a simple, fast, and effective way to test ferromagnetic materials widely used in industrial applications.

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Wet Magnetic Particle Testing and Dry Magnetic Particle Testing

Magnetic particle testing (MPT) is a nondestructive testing method used to detect surface and subsurface flaws in ferromagnetic materials like iron and steel. It works by magnetizing the material, causing any defects to disturb the magnetic field and reveal themselves. There are two types - wet MPT uses a liquid suspension of magnetic particles, while dry MPT applies dry particles to the magnetized surface. The procedure involves cleaning, magnetizing, and applying particles to the test area before inspecting for indications of flaws. MPT is a simple, fast, and effective way to test ferromagnetic materials widely used in industrial applications.

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Magnetic Particle Testing

Definition

Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) or Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) is one of the

most known nondestructive test for materials. It is used to detect flaws on both surface and

subsurface of the material, mostly on the ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and

some of their alloys. This test involves magnetizing the materials to produce a magnetic lines of

force or flux that will reveal the flaws that re not usually evident. MPT is a relatively fast and

easy test since the preparation of the degree of surface is not as critical as those in other

nondestructive test. It is one of the most used nondestructive tests for materials for its simple and

effective methods and is utilized in variety of applications. MPT has two classifications: Wet

Magnetic Particle Testing (WMPT) and Dry Magnetic Particle Testing (DMPT).

Procedure

Wet Magnetic Particle Testing and Dry Magnetic Particle Testing

1. Pre-cleaning: Fill a container with distilled water and an all-purpose cleaner in a 10:1 ratio;

Place the specimen inside the container; Place a container in an ultrasonic bath and fill it with

tap water up to the visible line; Turn on the ultrasonic bath and degas it for 5-10 minutes.

Once the degas in complete, place the specimen inside the ultrasonic cleaner; Set the sonics

for 10-15 minutes and press run to run sonics cycle; Rinse the specimen with distilled water

and reclean it with ethanol after; Dry the specimen.

2. Applying Suspension (for WMPT only) : Place the specimen in coil; Spray gently the

suspension on the specimen.

3. Applying Magnetizing Force. Apply magnetic force using permanent magnets,

electromagnetic yoke, or coil, into the specimen.


4. Applying Magnetic Particles (for DMPT only). Apply magnetic particles while the specimen

is still magnetized; Remove excess magnetic particles with light air.

5. Inspect the Specimen and Record the Observations. Inspect the welded parts and the large

areas.

6. Demagnitize. Turn the coil loosely; Energize the coil; Remove the coil and maintain a

distance of at least 3 ft.; Turn off the current

WMPT DMPT

References:

http://www.wermac.org/others/ndt_mpi.html
https://inspectioneering.com/tag/magnetic+particle+inspection
https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/faq-what-are-the-principles-of-magnetic-
particle-inspection-mpi-in-non-destructive-examination-nde
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~aurora/procedures/Ultrasonic%20Cleaning%20Procedure.pdf
https://www.ndeed.org/EducationResources/CommunityCollege/MagParticle/TestingPractices/
Wet%20Suspension.htm
https://www.ndeed.org/EducationResources/CommunityCollege/MagParticle/TestingPractices/D
ry%20Particle.htm

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