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DY-CHECK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
- Inspection for Defects (Materials Engineering)
- Nonferrous Metals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visible dye penetrant inspection
1, record 1, English, visible%20dye%20penetrant%20inspection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- red penetrant inspection 2, record 1, English, red%20penetrant%20inspection
correct
- red dye penetrant method 2, record 1, English, red%20dye%20penetrant%20method
correct
- Dy-check 3, record 1, English, Dy%2Dcheck
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Visible dye penetrant inspection makes use of a penetrant that can be easily seen in daylight or with visible light. The penetrant is usually deep red in color so that the indications produce a definite red color as contrasted to the white background of the developer. 1, record 1, English, - visible%20dye%20penetrant%20inspection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dy-check : trade name for a method whereby the piece is immersed in or brushed with a red penetrant fluid. The excess is wiped off, and a fluid suspension of white powder is applied to the surface. After the surface is dry, the red dye creeps out of the openings, coloring the white coating and outlining the defect. 3, record 1, English, - visible%20dye%20penetrant%20inspection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
- Détection des défauts des matériaux
- Métaux non ferreux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- essai rapide autonome
1, record 1, French, essai%20rapide%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essai rapide autonome. Cet essai utilise un liquide d'imprégnation intensément coloré à la lumière ordinaire, et de composition telle que la présence d'huile ou de rouille plus ou moins humide dans les fissures ne l'empêche pas d'y pénétrer; la coloration évite toute confusion avec d'autres traces éventuelles de liquide. 1, record 1, French, - essai%20rapide%20autonome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
- Inspection for Defects (Materials Engineering)
- Nonferrous Metals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- red penetrant fluid
1, record 2, English, red%20penetrant%20fluid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- red dye penetrant 2, record 2, English, red%20dye%20penetrant
correct
- red penetrant 1, record 2, English, red%20penetrant
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dy-check is the trade name for a method whereby the piece is immersed in or brushed with a red penetrant fluid. The excess is wiped off, and a fluid suspension of white powder is applied to the surface. After the surface is dry, the red dye creeps out of the openings, coloring the white coating and outlining the defect. 1, record 2, English, - red%20penetrant%20fluid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
- Détection des défauts des matériaux
- Métaux non ferreux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- liquide pénétrant rouge
1, record 2, French, liquide%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9trant%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La surface de la pièce examinée est traitée (...) par une solution (...) Après cette imprégnation le liquide en excès est soigneusement enlevé de la surface, et on répand sur celle-ci une poudre très fine qui absorbe le liquide résiduel retenu dans les fissures. Le liquide ramené ainsi à la surface est mis en évidence par le contraste de couleur (par exemple, liquide pénétrant rouge sur la poudre de fond blanche (...) 1, record 2, French, - liquide%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9trant%20rouge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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