Quality Management System

Title:

EMIRATES TECHNO CASTING FZE-SHARJAH & L.L.C.-AJMAN, U.A.E

Ref. No.

Ferrite Count Measurement

Type of document

ETC / WI / Q15
Date

Work Instruction

Rev. No. 00

16.02.2012

Revision History
Rev 00 Date Reason for revision Revised by Approved by

16.02.2012 Initial Issue

Authorization Details
Description Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Name V K Pilania Prashanth E Raja M Title Metallurgist Lab Incharge QA Head & MR Signature Date

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Quality Management System

Title:

EMIRATES TECHNO CASTING FZE-SHARJAH & L.L.C.-AJMAN, U.A.E

Ref. No.

Ferrite Count Measurement

Type of document

ETC / WI / Q15
Date

Work Instruction

Rev. No. 00

16.02.2012

Scope
This procedure is aimed to measure the ferrite count (ferrite percentage / ferrite number) in the stainless steel.

Responsibility
Test Lab In-charge / Metallurgist

Apparatus
Fischer Feritescope MP 30

Reference Materials:
ASTM E 562

Procedure
A. Test Sample Analysis
1. Calibrate the instrument before initial use to measure the ferrite content in austenitic and duplex steel according to the magnetic induction method. 2. The calibration should be performed with three standards of austenitic resp. duplex steel with delta ferrite contents of approx. 10 %, 30 % and 80 % as well as a Fe base marked in equivalent ferrite numbers. The calibration procedure is outlined in the specification manual. 3. Locate the area in the testing piece where ferrite count has to be measured. Inspect visually for fissures, which can indicate low ferrite levels. 4. Testing area should be polished to have a smooth and continuous surface. 5. Select the application mode whether ferrite percentage or ferrite number has to be measured.
6. Bring the probe into contact with the material surface and hold it in place

until an audible sound is heard. This should take no longer than three seconds.

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Quality Management System

Title:

EMIRATES TECHNO CASTING FZE-SHARJAH & L.L.C.-AJMAN, U.A.E

Ref. No.

Ferrite Count Measurement

Type of document

ETC / WI / Q15
Date

Work Instruction

Rev. No. 00

16.02.2012

7. Record the ferrite count (FN or %) reading. Perform five successive

measurements in the same area by lowering the probe perpendicular to the specimen. Record each measurement.
8. Measurements can be downloaded via installed software to printer and

computer.
9.

Report the statistical evaluation including minimum, maximum and mean value, number of measurements, standard deviations. All the measurements should be recorded minimum for three years.

10.

Acceptance criteria
As per ASTM Std. & Customer Specification

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