Magnetic Particle Testing

Magnetic particle testing (MPI) is a non-destructive testing process for detecting surface and shallow subsurface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and some of their alloys.

The first step in a magnetic particle inspection is to magnetize the component that is to be inspected. If any defects on or near the surface are present, the defects will create a leakage field.

After the component has been magnetized, iron particles, either in a dry or wet suspended form, are applied to the surface of the magnetized part. The particles will be attracted and cluster at the flux leakage fields, thus forming a visible indication that the inspector can detect.

Magnetic Particle Workshop preparations

NDT specialist using a Radiometer to check the ambient white light level in preparation for a magnetic particle inspection. A colleague at the background has just finished his magnetic particle testing control checks ready to do what he does best.

Magnetic Particle Testing

NDT specialist running the magnetic particle test.

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We are an NDT company approved by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority www.kcaa.or.ke (KCAA) and Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority www.tcaa.go.tz (TCAA) as an AMO to offer specialized services of non-destructive testing in the aviation industry.

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