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MAGNETIC INSPECTION FLAW INDICATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Magnetism
  • Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
  • Inspection for Defects (Materials Engineering)
DEF

The accumulation of ferromagnetic particles along the areas of flaws or discontinuities due to the distortion of the magnetic lines of force in those areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Magnétisme
  • Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
  • Détection des défauts des matériaux
CONT

En projetant à la surface d'une pièce défectueuse de fines particules magnétiques, celles-ci sont attirées et accumulées par le champ de fuite qui se comporte à leur égard comme un minuscule aimant. Cette accumulation visible des particules donne ce que l'on nomme le "spectre du défaut".

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