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Lec1 PT
Lec1 PT
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The method has high sensitive to small surface
discontinuities.
The method has few material limitations, i.e. metallic
and nonmetallic, magnetic and nonmagnetic, and
conductive and nonconductive materials may be
inspected.
Large areas and large volumes of parts/materials can
be inspected rapidly and at low cost.
Parts with complex geometric shapes are routinely
inspected.
Indications are produced directly on the surface of the
part and constitute a visual representation of the flaw.
Aerosol spray cans make penetrant materials very
portable.
Penetrant materials and associated equipment are
relatively inexpensive.
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Only surface breaking defects can be detected.
Only materials with a relative nonporous surface can be
inspected.
Precleaning is critical as contaminants can mask defects.
Metal smearing from machining, grinding, and grit or vapor
blasting must be removed prior to LPI.
The inspector must have direct access to the surface being
inspected.
Surface finish and roughness can affect inspection sensitivity.
Multiple process operations must be performed and
controlled.
Post cleaning of acceptable parts or materials is required.
Chemical handling and proper disposal is required.
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