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Magnetic Particle Testing
Magnetic Particle Testing
1 ) To examine a bar 15 long and 2 in diameter using a 7-turn coil and head stock
magnetic particle machine , What amperage will be used for circular magnetization ?
5 ) During the inspection of a tubular product by the direct passage of current , which
are the faults which cannot be detected by this method ,
a. External faults parallel to the direction of current flow
b. External faults perpendicular to the direction of current flow
c. Faults on the internal wall parallel to direction of the current flow
d. Both b & c
6 ) Which of the following grades of steel lends itself most favorably to the detection
of faults by MPI ,
a. Highly alloyed steel
b. Non alloyed steel with low carbon content
c. Slightly alloyed steel
d. Non alloyed steel with high carbon content
7 ) Some limitation of coil magnetization techniques are that :
a. Coil must be of minimum diameter in relation to the part
b. The effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil
c. Small diameter part should be place close to the coil
d. All of the above
9)
The current requirement to carry out MPT on the above sketch component by circular
magnetization with direct current would be ,
a. 4000Amp.
b. 6000 Amp.
c. 1800 Amp.
d. 8000 Amp.
14 ) You have to measure the value of the single phase sinusoidal A.C. current using a
shunt and an appropriate instrument used in of the following configuration A,B,C or
D . Which of the configuration to use for measuring the R.M.S. value ?
a. Moving the coil instrument with switch in A.C. position
b. Moving the coil instrument with switch in D.C. position
c. Ferromagnetic instrument
d. A + C are the correct answers
15 ) What type of current is the most suited during magnetization by solenoid when
searching for surface defect which give little residual magnetization ?
a. Alternating
b. Full wave rectified
c. Half wave rectified
d. Direct
18 ) When a bar is magnetized by passing a current , the magnetic field created in the
bar is :
a. Greater in the center
b. Greater in the surface
c. Uniform in the section
d. Greater at the ends
19 ) A paramagnetic body is characterized by :
a. A very low negative susceptibility independent of temperature
b. A very low positive magnetic susceptibility dependent of temperature
c. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on temperature
d. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility independent on temperature
23 ) Among the following , the best type of current for detection of fatigue crack is :
a. Half wave direct current ( HWDC )
b. Alternating current
c. Direct current
d. Half wave alternating current
25 )Which type of magnetic particle equipment can be used for testing all types of
small and large job.
a. Portable equipment
b. Stationary universal machine
c. High frequency power unit
d. Automatic machine
26 ) If the same amperage is passed through a 1 diameter bar and a 2 diameter bar
of the same length , Which of the following statements is most applicable , relevant to
the magnetic field at the center of the bars ?
a. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of 1 bar will be one half that
of the 2 bar
b. The strength of the magnetic field at the center of the 2 bar will be one-half
that of the 1 bar
c. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of both bars will be zero
d. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of 1 bar will be approximately
one-fourth the value of the 2 bar
27 ) Why are large soft areas such as lead or copper braid used for surface of
headstocks ?
a. To increase the contact area and reduces the possibility of burning the part
b. Because of their low melting point
c. Because they help heat the metal , Thus facilitating magnetic induction
d. To increase the contact areas and flux density
28 ) A coil shot is required to perform after headshot using the wet continuous method
in order to properly conduct the coil shot it is necessary to
a. Remove all residual wet magnetic particle fluid from part using clean ,dry
absorbent rags
b. Demagnetized the part between the head and the coil shot
c. Place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the head
shot indication
d. Non of the above
40 ) Magnetic particle testing can be used for plated parts provided the plating
thickness is less than :
a. 0.04 inch
b. 0.03 inch
c. 0.008 inch
d. 0.004 inch
43) Probably the most convenient and, by far, the most widely used method for
preserving indication and patterns is the:
a. Lacquer transfer technique
b. Photographic technique ( Fluorescent )
c. Transparent tape transfer technique
d. Photographic technique ( Non fluorescent )
44 ) The input current requirement for MT equipment depend in part upon the :
a. Duty cycle required
b. Shop electrical services
c. Prods spacing required on average production part types
d. Size of current cable