Magnetic Particle Inspection

Nondestructive Testing: Magnetic Particle Inspection
Magnetic particle testing is ideal for identifying surface or near-surface discontinuities in parts and assemblies whose materials have a certain degree of magnetism, such as billets, bars, castings, forgings, fasteners, weldments, brazes, and extrusions. In magnetic particle testing, finely divided magnetic particles, applied to a component during magnetization, are attracted to and form the pattern of any magnetic field leakage created by discontinuities. These iron particles may be applied dry or wet, suspended in a liquid, colored, or fluorescent.

Stork's ASNT-certified nondestructive testing experts
Stork inspectors are certified to American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III and Level II. By examining the nature, location, and extent of an indication, our highly trained and experienced inspectors can determine the origin and cause of both surface and near-surface discontinuities. Stork  operates full-service NDT and magnetic particle inspection laboratories that utilize a variety of advanced equipment capable of performing quality inspections for virtually any form of ferrous material, component, or assembly.

A partial list of equipment includes:

• Magnaflux MD3-1060L 5600 Amps
  A multi-directional stationary mag machine that features a 100-inch bed. This state-of-the-art equipment facilitates high-quality inspections in half the time of a conventional mag unit and reduces handling requirements, thereby decreasing lead times and increasing productivity.
• Magnaflux 5600 Amps with 1,000 Pound Hoist 
  Also featuring an 100-inch bed and multi-directional testing capabilities, this unit accommodates exceptionally heavy test specimens. In addition, both mag machines are forklift accessible, facilitating testing of parts up to 12,000 pounds.
• Hand-held Yokes, Prods, and Cables
  These portable devices accommodate onsite inspections of larger components.

Stork supports today’s precision aerospace, military, nuclear, and commercial industries with Magnetic Particle Inspections and other nondestructive testing (NDT) services.

Download:

• View Nondestructive Testing (NDT): Magnetic Particle Inspection brochure (pdf)

Stork locations offering Nondestructive Testing and Magnetic Particle Inspection services:

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