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    Magnetic particle testing cannot be performed through nonmagnetic coatings thicker than 0.003 inches or ferromagnetic coatings thicker than 0.001 inches. Half-wave rectified AC current is best for the dry particle method while full-wave rectified AC should be used for the wet particle method when checking for subsurface defects. Standards organizations have different requirements for the minimum lifting force of DC yokes, ranging from 30 to 40 pounds depending on the leg spacing, so it is important to know which specification applies to a given project.

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    Magnetic particle testing cannot be performed through nonmagnetic coatings thicker than 0.003 inches or ferromagnetic coatings thicker than 0.001 inches. Half-wave rectified AC current is best for the dry particle method while full-wave rectified AC should be used for the wet particle method when checking for subsurface defects. Standards organizations have different requirements for the minimum lifting force of DC yokes, ranging from 30 to 40 pounds depending on the leg spacing, so it is important to know which specification applies to a given project.

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    Magnetic particle testing cannot be performed through nonmagnetic coatings thicker than 0.003 inches or ferromagnetic coatings thicker than 0.001 inches. Half-wave rectified AC current is best for the dry particle method while full-wave rectified AC should be used for the wet particle method when checking for subsurface defects. Standards organizations have different requirements for the minimum lifting force of DC yokes, ranging from 30 to 40 pounds depending on the leg spacing, so it is important to know which specification applies to a given project.

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    Coatings
    Unfortunately, ASTM E-1444 specifies that Magnetic Particle testing shall not be performed with
    nonmagnetic coatings (paint, etc.) in place that exceed 0.003" (0.08mm) in thickness, or
    ferromagnetic coatings (electroplated nickel, etc.) that exceed 0.001" (0.03mm) in thickness.
    That is not very thick! So be careful on those painted surfaces.......don't forget the chance of poor
    bonding on those thin coatings.
    Current Types
    ASTM E-1444 recommends:
    Half-wave rectified AC is best for the dry particle method.
    For defects open to the surface use AC only.
    When using Wet particle method for subsurface defects, use full-wave rectified AC.
    Yokes
    Funny, but look at the difference, Standards can make on a procedure:
    ASTM E-1444 requires DC yokes to have a lifting force of at least 30 lbs.(small spacing) and a 50
    lbs. lift for a large spacing of legs.
    ASTM A-275 requires DC yokes have a lifting power of at least 40 lbs at 3 to 6" spacing of legs.
    The ASME Boiler Code requires a DC yoke to have at least 40 lbs of lift at the maximum pole
    spacing.
    So watch which specification is being applied to your project.

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