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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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5.2.2.3 Specific test applications for non-ferromagnetic bars<br />

(a) Measurement of diameter<br />

The main effect of variations in diameter is to vary the fill factor, but a significant<br />

second effect is to change the value of f/f g . A decrease in diameter decreases<br />

both the fill factor and the f/f g ratio, so the operating point follows a locus slightly<br />

above the fill factor locus, shown as a dashed line in FIG. 5.41a. For the<br />

accurate measurement of diameter, f/f g should be greater than 4, so that the<br />

angle between signals from diameter variations and conductivity variations is<br />

reasonably large, allowing them to be reliably separated. If the sole purpose of<br />

the test is to measure the bar diameter, a very high frequency, giving an<br />

operating point well down the impedance curve, is preferred. Under these<br />

conditions, diameter and conductivity signals are well separated, the penetration<br />

is quite shallow, giving enhanced sensitivity to the bar surface and enhanced<br />

sensitivity to fill factor, as well as reducing conductivity variations in the material<br />

below the bar surface. In addition, at operating points low on the impedance<br />

curve, sensitivity to conductivity variations is quite low (see FIG. 5.42).<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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