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Electromagnetic Testing Chapter 3- Electromagnetic Testing

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The rate of change of the opposing field is exponential and slows down as the<br />

magnetic field of the test piece approaches zero; this increases the<br />

measurement accuracy of the Hall effect device or flux measuring probe. The<br />

coercive force required to reduce the residual flux of the test piece is<br />

calculated, stored, and digitally displayed by the microprocessor-controlled<br />

electronics.<br />

Sophisticated PC-controlled BH meters have been developed that<br />

automatically plot the BH curve of various ferromagnetic materials and<br />

provide a printable display of important magnetic characteristics.These<br />

instruments typically measure the BH characteristics of magnetic alloys, tapes,<br />

powders, toners, inks, floppy disks, rigid disks, and small samples. Encircling<br />

coils for leakage flux testing typically magnetize tubes, rods, and bars.The<br />

number of turns of wire, current strength, and length of the coil determines the<br />

strength of the magnetic field inside the induction coil. For greatest<br />

effectiveness, the part to be magnetized should be near the inside wall of the<br />

coil. Relative motion between the test part and flux sensor is necessary to<br />

obtain a response from a flaw.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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