Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI)
Used for the detection of surface and near surface flaws such as cracks and other discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials.
SST-NDT provides the following types of Magnetic Particle Inspection services utilising our wide variety of hand-held yokes, prods and cables to create both direct current and alternative current magnetisation methods:
- Dry powder
- Wet visible
- Wet Fluorescent
Key Points
- Quick and relatively low-cost method of inspection
- Provides immediate results that require minimal interpretation
- Can be utilised in almost all environments
- Can only be used on ferromagnetic materials (steel and iron)