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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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5.1.3 <strong>Testing</strong> for surface-breaking flaws<br />

5.1.3.1 Introduction<br />

<strong>Eddy</strong> current testing for surface breaking flaws is one of the major<br />

applications of eddy current testing. It is widely used for the detection of<br />

fatigue and corrosion-related cracks in aircraft maintenance, and for the inservice<br />

testing of welded structures for cracks. Penetrant and magnetic<br />

particle testing are also used to detect surface flaws, and have the advantage<br />

that the entire surface of complex shaped parts can be examined in one test.<br />

<strong>Eddy</strong> current testing can be used to test the whole of the surface of simple<br />

shaped parts, but for more complex shapes, it is appropriate only when<br />

testing a small area, usually a location where cracks are known to occur. The<br />

advantage of eddy current testing over penetrant testing is that it can detect<br />

flaws even if they are blocked with contaminants, and can detect flaws below<br />

paint and other coatings.<br />

Hints: ET is more restricted by part geometry, unlike PT & MT.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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