QUESTIONNAIRE – MAGNETIC TEST

1 What are the limitations of magnetic particle inspection and liquid penetrant inspection?
magnetic particle inspection limitations:
It is restricted to ferromagnetic materials
Answer
liquid penetrant inspection limitations:
only superficial defects are detectable
2 What are the main limitations of magnetic particle inspection?
Answer It is restricted to ferromagnetic materials
What surface preparation is required on a material before magnetic particle or liquid
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penetrant inspection?
Answer The surface must be free of oil, grease, water, or other contaminants
4 What determines the strength of the magnetic field?
Answer
5 What devices could you use to verify magnetic field strength & orientation?
Pie gage Indicator for strength
Answer:
Shims (castrol stripes) for orientation
6 Can heat have an effect on the results of a magnetic particle test?
Answer Yes
PLEASE REPLY “TRUE” or “FALSE”
7 When parts are to be welded after magnetic particle testing, residual magnetism may attract
the filler material. This aids in the disposition of weld metal improving the weld quality.
Answer TRUE
PLEASE REPLY “A” or “B” or “C” or “D”.
When magnetic field is induced in a part with prods spaced at 6 inches apart, the field is
considered a:
8 a) Solenoid field
b) Distorted circular field
c) Longitudinal field
d) Yoke field
Answer
An electric yoke produces:
a) a longitudinal field
9 b) a circular field
c) alternating field
d) a swinging field
Answer:
In what directions should the object be magnetised and tested to complete magnetic particle
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examination?
Answer
If you were inspecting an item using the prod method and located a weak crack pattern,
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where would you place the prods to obtain a stronger location?
Answer Perpedicular to crack
PLEASE REPLY “TRUE” or “FALSE”
12 A longitudinal magnetized part retains a more objectionable residual field than a circular magnetized
part?
Answer FALSE
PLEASE REPLY “TRUE” or “FALSE”
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Discontinuities parallel to the magnetic field produce the strongest indications?
Answer FALSE
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When a vague indication is found parallel to the applied magnetic field, how can a clearer indication
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being obtained?
Answer Repeat the test with 90º rotation of the yoke
What is the rule of thumb used to determine the amperage for the dry, prod method of
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magnetic particle inspection?
Answer
16 How can arc burns be prevented when using prods?
Answer Wearing googles or safety glasses
17 What are the disadvantages of using prods for inducing a magnetic field?
Answer: Can cause arc burninig
18 Surface defects are more clearly defined by A.C. or D.C. current
Answer AC
The “skin effect” in MPI is associated with what type of magnetizing current ? AC, DC, half-
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wave rectified AC or Fill wave rectified alternating current?
Answer: AC
Which of the following surface or near surface types of discontinuities ferrous material is least
detectable by dry magnetic particle inspection?
20 a) Tight cracks
b) Scattered porosity
c) Forging laps
d) Undercut
Answer