LIQUID PENETRANT METHOD Lesson 2 Page 15 Quiz 2 Wire brushing is a common and acceptable method of surface cleaning @ test part that Is to be penetrant inspected. ‘A good exhaust system Is recommended when working with cleaning solvents. Vapor degresing is often used to remove oxidation, rust and scale before a part is penetant inspected. Parts that have been painted usually cannot be inspected with penetrants because suitable paint removing techniques have not been developed. Detergent cleaning is acceptable for postcleaning but should neveer be used for precieaning because it may affect the emulsifier during the the penetrant test. Etching is often effective in precieaning a part that has been machined to a specific tolerance by surface ginding. Only visible dye penetants are avallable in portable kits because fluorescent dyes will not function in pressurized spray cans. Dry developers are usually only used with visible dye penetrants. Emulsifiers and solvents are both commonly used in penetrant testing as postcleaners. |. Wet developers should never be used when they will come into contact with gaseous or liquid oxygen because of the results caused by oxygen and water mixing, Emulsifiers must have high penetrating characterstics to emulsify penetrants that lie in fillets and cornes. . The black light used in fluorescent penetrant inspection is not hazardous to the human eyes if the correct filter is in place and not broken or cracked. Penetrant materials are often placed in groupings that will assure a valid test with materials that ae compatible with each other. Nonaqueous developer refers to a powder that is applied dry. Post-emulsifiable penetrants are usually soluble in water after the application of an emulsifier. . Water-washable penetrants are commonly used with either a visible or fluorescent dye. Flashpoint refers to the lowest temperature at which vapors will ignite when exposed to flame.